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Attending (Admitted After Interview)
LMU - Writing for the Screen - 2026
1st time applying to LMU’s SFTV program! I have my bachelors in creative writing from FSU and work as a freelance practical SFX artist! Loved the application for LMU as it allows you to show off who you are as a writer rather than conforming to prompts!
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Writing for the Screen MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
FAMU DCDM - 2026 - INTENSIVE PROGRAM
I loved doing the Intent for FAMU as it was very specific and the prompts encouraged me to elucidate about my artistic inclinations.
Except for that, I had all the materials ready in one form or the other. For the storyboard, I just grabbed screenshots from my short film and made it into an...
- Film Program & Degree
- FAMU - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 25, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
UCLA Production Design MFA
To showcase my 5 years of professional experience in the Korean film industry,
I carefully curated a comprehensive set of materials.
I submitted a CV that highlighted my practical work on set.
The most critical parts for me were SOP, PS, and the Portfolio.
In the statement of purpose and...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Production Design MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 12, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 6, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
AFI Production Design MFA
To showcase my 5 years of professional experience in the Korean film industry, I carefully curated a comprehensive set of materials. I submitted a CV that highlighted my practical work on set, alongside a Video Introduction where I shared my personal story and creative drive.
The most critical...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Production Design
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 19, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Waitlisted (After Interview)
USC MFA Film and Television Production - 2026
It's been good! It could've gone better, as I submitted extremely last-minute. I feel like the work I had submitted wasn't adequate enough or MFA material. Feel free to PM me, or would like to stay in touch!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 19, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Date
- Dec 19, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
Chapman University
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
Chapman Screenwriting 2026
The application process was very straightforward and clearly structured. It consisted of a statement of intent, a creative portfolio, a narrative scene, a screenplay, official transcripts, and a transformational essay. Overall, the process felt thorough without being overwhelming.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Columbia University - directing MFA
I got the zoom email and have video chat with Eric. He told me that I was accepted and they gave me 25k scolarship.
This was my second time apply and I was admitted last time. I didn't enter, instead, being an prodect manager for 3 years. Then I can't stand the life without creating, so I came back.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 24, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Chapman Film and Television Production MFA - Producing
Loved this application, super straightforward and easy application interface. Two treatments, portfolio available on request, resume, and personal essay. The biggest difference with the Chapman app is a transformational moment video that you must shoot and edit.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 24, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 20, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (After Interview)
Columbia Creative Producing MFA
Out of all my MFA applications, I would say Columbia's was probably the most extensive. Mainly written materials requested by application, but I really enjoyed creating them, treatments, 10 pages of script, a few pages of a prompt, resume, and portfolio.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Creative Producing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 11, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA Producer's Progrm
The application was on the longer side, but I liked the opportunities to showcase various samples of my work. The interview was short and sweet, four questions total, and 4 panelists.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
University of Colorado Boulder - Fall 2026: Art Practices
First Time Applying
- Film Program & Degree
- University of Colorado Boulder - MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 24, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted (w/o Interview)
FAMU 1 YEAR PROGRAM - CINEMATOGRAPHY
El proceso es neutral: recibes tus credenciales por correo para iniciar sesión, subes todo el material indicado en los requisitos de la convocatoria y luego simplemente esperas la resolución oficial.
- Film Program & Degree
- FAMU - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 25, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
DePaul MFA in Film and Television Directing - Fall 2026 Entry
It was a relatively easy application. There aren't many (or any, iirc) specific written supplements for the program, just a general "submit anything" portfolio and statement of creative intent.
The standout of the process has been how communicative and warm the grad admissions staff is. I was...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
MFA in Film and Television Production - Loyola Marymount University
First time applying. I applied on a whim because my friend recommended the program. Was a fun application though.
- Film Program & Degree
- LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Columbia University MFA Screenwriting & Directing
It was the one I had the most fun with both in terms of the writing submission and visual submission.
Interviewers were incredibly nice, it was very conversational which made me way more relaxed.
also Eric Mendelsohn will invite you to a zoom call to tell you the good news (usually a few days...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 23, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 23, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Chapman MFA Directing
Preparing for the application has really been a journey and I stressed out a lot for the past two years. I did a lot of research getting to know the school and what kind of applicant they are looking for.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 11, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 17, 2026
Denied (After Interview)
CalArts - Fall 2026 Film and Video MFA
idk I thought it went well, but maybe it didn’t. I don’t have Cali money anyway.
- Film Program & Degree
- CalArts - Film/Video MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 4, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 27, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 20, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
USC - Film production - 2026
I love applying to these programs because it makes me do interesting work and thought experiments. USC's application is a challenge because you have to convey a lot of information, meaning, and emotions in a short amount of time (short essay, short scene, and short film). But it was a fun challenge!
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 8, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 12, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
AFI - Directing - 2026
I love AFI's application. It's deceptively simple, but it forces you to be creative in both how you write your essay and in the film(s) you make. Overall, this process went well for me. It helped that I applied the year before, so I had 9 months (after getting the rejection the first time...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 18, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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