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Denied (After Interview)
Columbia writing for film & TV
I forgot to write the whole application in Courier, but everything else went pretty smoothly. I enjoy the treatment writing.
And that's pretty much it.......
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2026
Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview)
Chapman - Film and Television BFA
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Denied (After Interview)
USC SCA - Film and Television Production BFA
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- USC School of Cinematic Arts (BFA)
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Attending (Admitted w/o Interview)
Screenwriting - BU Fall 2026
First time applying, felt nervous about the KIRA assessment
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 31, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted but Not Attending (w/o Interview)
Writing for Film and Television - 2026 Fall Emerson
First time applying, semi self-taught with screenwriting (majored in American Studies), graduated undergrad in 2023.
- Film Program & Degree
- Emerson - MFA Writing for Film and Television
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 31, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
LMU Writing for the Screen MFA
Application process was smooth! I enjoyed it and the prompts and things they ask for were more flexible than some of the other programs, and because of that I felt like I was able to submit my best work. What stood out was the video introduction portion of the application I was a bit nervous to...
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Writing for the Screen MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
UT Austin - MFA Film and Media Production 2026
The application process was fairly straightforward. Most of my time was spent reviewing my projects and deciding which materials would be the best fit for the school. I also dedicated a significant amount of time to developing and refining my statement of purpose.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 2, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 25, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Stony Brook MFA Screenwriting - 2026
I really liked this application -- the short scene options were unique and I loved the video pitch (which I was initially most nervous about!). I appreciated the space for creativity. I also really appreciated their rolling admissions timeline and the efficiency of the process.
- Film Program & Degree
- Stony Brook - MFA Screenwriting
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 10, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Feb 10, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
UCLA - Producers Program
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
AFI PRODUCING MFA
1st time applying to AFI
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 13, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 16, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
AFI EDITING MFA
1st time applying to AFI
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Editing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 13, 2026
Attending (Admitted w/o Interview)
SAIC - Fall 2026 MFA: Film, Video, New Media, and Animation
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) - Film, Video, New Media, and Animation MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview)
NYU Grad Film
Straightforward, no frill application.
- 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 18, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
Columbia University — Creative Producing MFA
Definitely the application I put the most work into. Don't put it off until the last minute. I received an interview request in mid-February and received a decision on March 12. If you have any questions feel free to DM me!
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (After Interview)
Columbia Directing/Screenwriting MFA 2026
Although there were many different writing components to prepare, I genuinely enjoyed the process.
I was happy that the faculty responded positively to my film.
Instead of sending an email for the final decision, they sent me a Zoom link, and I was informed of my acceptance and scholarship offer...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 11, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 23, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 23, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA Directing/Film Production MFA 2026
Compared to other schools, the application requirements were quite simple, so I was able to prepare comfortably. I could focus on selecting and submitting the one story I felt most confident in.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 12, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Admitted (After Interview)
CalArts Directing/Film Production MFA 2026
I really enjoyed preparing my application. I was drawn to the program because it seemed more interested in who I am as a person rather than just my resume.
It required materials that other schools did not, but they were all things I could answer as long as I had a clear understanding of myself...
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 5, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 28, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Denied (w/o Interview)
AFI Directing 2026
I thought the five-minute short film I submitted was fairly strong. Overall, I felt that my written materials were solid as well, but I wasn’t satisfied with my self-introduction video since I had to prepare it in a rush.
As a student, I also felt that I might not yet have enough practical...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU Tisch Graduate Film MFA 2026
Because of the 15-minute limit, I couldn’t submit the short film I was most confident in.
I ended up submitting one I felt less confident about, so I feel that my abilities weren’t fully reflected, which I find disappointing.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 29, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Denied (w/o Interview)
USC Directing/Film Production MFA 2026
I didn’t feel very confident about my application since I had to prepare it in a bit of a rush. As expected, I was rejected.
My two-minute short film turned out fairly decent, but I was particularly lacking confidence in the self-introduction video, since I had to shoot it in a hurry.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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