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Admitted (After Interview)
AFI Screenwriting MFA - 2026
I really liked the AFI application process. The interface was good, the materials requested were reasonable and I believe they can make a good assessment of each candidate based on what was asked.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 25, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (w/o Interview)
USC Screenwriting MFA - 2026
The application process for USC went well. I believe they have a good variety of materials where you can show your potential as a screenwriter, but I do recommend starting as soon as possible and dedicating a reasonable amount of time into polishing each material.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 11, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Chapman Screenwriting MFA 2026
I agree with what was said by most people, I think the process of Chapman allows you to show your work as a writer without it being too much. They asked for a statement of intent essay, a transformational moment essay, a creative portfolio, a narrative scene and letters of recommendation.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (w/o Interview)
EMERSON FILM AND MEDIA ART MFA
I enjoyed applying to Emerson. They had much more unique portfolio requirements. At a certain point, all the applications feel like they are asking the same questions, but Emerson was different. The questions they asked are below:
PROMPT #1: Who are you as an artist? How does the focus and...
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Feb 8, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 10, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
COLUMBIA MFA DIRECTING AND SCREENWRITING
I really wasn't interested in Columbia, so honestly, I can't remember that much about the application, but I enjoyed how it was a bit longer than others because it gave me the chance to really showcase myself.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 7, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA -2026
submitted
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
University of New Orleans - Film Production MFA 2026
The application was pretty straightforward. I already had a first draft of a screenplay written, so I had just under 6 months to make edits. However, it was the first feature I’d ever written and the subject matter was a bit more experimental than anything I had ever written.
- Film Program & Degree
- University of New Orleans - Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 25, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Waitlisted (After Interview)
UCLA Film Production MFA
The application process was fine. It had the least amount of work, since it was only based on the statement of purpose, a short film pitch, and the letters of recommendation. I was pretty happy with my short film pitch, but I was also worried that it wasn't enough to understand my taste and...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview)
Columbia Screenwriting and Directing MFA
The application process was fine, but definitely the longest of the bunch. This application was the one I put the most effort into, the most amount of work, and the one I felt best about. I was very happy with the materials I submitted. I was pleasantly surprised I got an interview, and I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
AFI Directing MFA
The application process was fine. I was working on my two short film samples simultaneously, with more of a focus going towards the longer piece. The 5-minute short, as a result, felt half-baked. If I were to apply again, I would only focus on the 5-minute, rather than feeling like I was...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU Graduate Film MFA
Application process was fine. This was the second-most extensive app of the schools I applied to. I worked on a short film during the process (about 15 minutes long) for my sample, while working on the other supplemental materials. I felt fairly proud of the work I submitted since I thought it...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
USC Film and TV Production MFA
The application was fine, mostly just focused on the two-minute short. I was working on a longer short at the same time and put more effort into that one, so I felt stretched thin with doing this short in the meantime. If I were to apply again, I would make sure to spend as much time as possible...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 15, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
York University Film MFA
This was my most grueling application as I had to submit a full length feature screenplay along with a short film and other writing samples. As well as a treatment for the thesis film.
- Film Program & Degree
- York University - MFA in Production
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 9, 2026
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
Emerson Film MFA
I submitted on the last possible day as they gave a 15 day extension on the original deadline. They waived the fee which was nice. Had no contact with anyone until i got the waitlist decision.
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - Film and Media Art MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 19, 2026
Denied (After Interview)
COLUMBIA MFA - FALL 2026
scared nervous. dont know what to expect. hopefully goes well. scared nervous. dont know what to expect. hopefully goes well. scared nervous. dont know what to expect. hopefully goes well.
scared nervous. dont know what to expect. hopefully goes well.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
Columbia Film MFA Screenwriting & Directing - 2026
Chunky application, which took the better half of last year to complete. First time applying. Only applied to Columbia. Fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone applying!
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
Interview Scheduled
NFTS Screenwriting MA
First time applying. Current student at NFTS (Short course: Screenwriting - Finding Your Voice)
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jun 25, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Jan 4, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
DePaul Screenwriting MFA
Pretty easy and straight forward application. The interview went well. At least I think it did lol I had researched professors a little prior to my interview. I recommend you do the same. One of the 2 interviewing me was someone I had researched and I think it helped with the process. They were...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 30, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 21, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Waitlisted (After Interview)
Columbia Screenwriting/Directing MFA
Really liked this application and I feel like it gave me an opportunity to showcase not only my visual samples, but also my writing styles.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 8, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview)
Columbia Directing and Screenwriting MFA
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 8, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
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