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Admitted (After Interview) AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026
parisiantexan
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549
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Applying to AFI Cinematography. First time applying. Received interview, unsure of result yet.
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Cinematography
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 14, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 20, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
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Waitlisted (After Interview) AFI MFA Screenwriting - Fall 2026
Pryde Pierce
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2K
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1
Comments
9
First year applying for MFA programs. I submitted to the AFI MFA Directing program for Fall 2026 and now have also submitted for the Screenwriting program for Fall 2026.
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Screenwriting
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 26, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 15, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 27, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
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Denied (w/o Interview) AFI MFA - Directing
Pryde Pierce
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Views
871
Comments
4
First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Directing
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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Admitted (After Interview) AFI Conservatory - 2026...
msack42
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164
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1
The process was very smooth. I worked on it for many hours each day and found it very engaging and quite fun actually. I suggest starting as soon as possible and being original. Don't go with your first ideas, go with your tenth. Show them things they haven't read time and time again.
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Screenwriting
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 15, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 2, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted (After Interview) AFI Cinematography 2026
VinnieJacked
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Views
1K
Reaction score
3
Comments
8
Second time applying; got waitlisted last year
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Cinematography
Attempts
Second Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 26, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 20, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 26, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
Yes (DM me privately)
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Denied (w/o Interview) NYU - Film Production (2026)
featherless
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Views
407
Comments
2
First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
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Admitted (After Interview) AFI MFA Screenwriting
eepybee
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Views
211
Reaction score
2
Comments
2
Very straightforward application. Long wait for decisions!
Film Program & Degree
AFI - Screenwriting
Attempts
Second Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 15, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 30, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview) NYU FILM MFA
nter the date that the school contacts you to let you know their decision. (IMPORTANT NOTE: If entering a date if this field change the above PREFIX to the appropriate Admitted Off Waitlist Prefix)yup. Enter the date that the school contacts you to let you know their decision. (IMPORTANT...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Denied (w/o Interview) NYU MFA – Grad Film – Fall 2026
First time applying, and an interesting / time intensive application process. In lieu of a short film, NYU has you do a “Video Self-Portrait,” along with a few feature pitches, a short story, and a dialogue scene.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
grizzchan
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Views
362
Reaction score
1
Comments
3
First time applying - Ignore interview date
Film Program & Degree
UWM - Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Oct 4, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Mar 12, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 12, 2026
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grizzchan
Updated
Views
404
Reaction score
1
Comments
3
First Time Applying
Film Program & Degree
Duke - Experimental and Documentary Arts MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 6, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 11, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2026
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sgreina
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Views
204
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
So far so good. I can't say I remember much from the process, but fingers crossed, I hear back soon! I haven't had an interview and it's been a few months now so I'm definitely stressed
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 27, 2025
Interview Date
Mar 9, 2026
sgreina
Updated
Views
468
Comments
2
Application process was fine. I'm just waiting on updates/interviews since, nothing yet. USC is SUPER competitive so I'm hoping my submissions are strong. I did apply as an undergrad and was rejected :(
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 20, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 13, 2026
Admitted (After Interview) Art Center MFA/Film
Viper1
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Views
158
Reaction score
2
Comments
1
Requirements posted publicly were in fact what was required. Straightforward application, accessible for working professionals. Lengthiest writing portion was a treatment for a future project.
Film Program & Degree
ArtCenter College of Design (MFA)
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Jan 14, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 11, 2026
Denied (After Interview) USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Noahm
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Views
290
Comments
3
Made some changes to my personal statement from last semester applying to USC, and thrilled to have gotten an interview. The interview felt like it went well, but was short, around 15-20 minutes. The interviewer was very kind and quickly dispelled any anxiety I brought with me into the interview.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
Second Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 11, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 6, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 7, 2026
Denied (After Interview) USC Film Production MFA 2026
Preparing all the materials took a while such as planning for the 2-minute short film and writing all the required writing submissions. Planning ahead really helped me. The interview with a faculty member was super friendly and helpful. Long time waiting for this final decision.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Jan 7, 2026
Interview Date
Jan 9, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2026
Willing to share application materials?
No / Prefer not to share
Admitted (After Interview) NYU FILM GRAD 2026
keshuup
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Views
414
Reaction score
1
I applied with my photography rather than a film for this application as I put down that I was interested in the cinematography program. I talked about the history of photography in my intro video and wrote that one crazy prompt they had.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 4, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 25, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 13, 2026
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Admitted (After Interview) NYU Film MFA
parisiantexan
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Views
494
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1
Comments
2
Applied to NYU Film MFA with a primary interest in cinematography, though I'm also interested in directing. Received an invite for an interview on February 4. Still deciding whether I'll do in-person or virtual.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 4, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 23, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 13, 2026
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Admitted (After Interview) Columbia MFA Writing for Film & TV
eepybee
Views
211
Reaction score
2
Comments
1
Unique statement of purpose format, otherwise straightforward! Great interview.
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 3, 2026
Interview Date
Feb 26, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 12, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 12, 2026
Admitted (After Interview) Creative producing - Columbia
Amal Creates
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Views
186
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
First time applying. Very rigorous but enjoyed it.
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
Attempts
First Time Applying
Submission Date
Nov 14, 2025
Interview Notification Date
Feb 11, 2026
Interview Date
Mar 18, 2026
Decision Notification Date
Mar 12, 2026
Scholarship Notification
Mar 12, 2026

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