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Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU MFA
I always knew that NYU was going to be a long shot. Even with a letter of rec from an NYU professor. Never heard anything from when i applied till I got my notification.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYFA MFA in Filmmaking
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
NYU TISCH - GRADUATE FILM MFA
For the visual sample, they said you could either submit a collection of photographs or a short film, but not both, which was confusing since I initially wanted to submit a short documentary. I chose not to because it included both photographs and video, as they typically do. I wasn't blindsided...
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Waitlisted (After Interview)
AFI - PRODUCING MFA
The application is quite short, which made me nervous because I don't have a strong visual portfolio, such as short films outside of school assignments. But I did appreciate the three short questions I had to answer, as other schools didn't ask anything outside of portfolios.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Producing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 11, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
BROOKLYN COLLEGE FEIRSTEIN - MFA FILM
There weren't many required elements of the portfolio, which had pros and cons because I liked being able to submit what I felt was my best work, but I was anxious because I didn't know exactly what they wanted.
- Film Program & Degree
- Brooklyn College Feirstein - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 19, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 12, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY - MFA FILM
The application process was smooth. The portfolio wasn't too big, but I still felt like I could showcase my work. My interviewer followed up after I was admitted and wrote a very nice email.
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 15, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 29, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 19, 2026
Admitted (w/o Interview)
Chapman
I applied and was reached out to by the director of my program to say he had recommended me for admittance to the admissions office. I had the opportunity to tour the school and visit him, as well as zoom and ask questions. He has also put me in touch with former and current students to learn...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Production Design MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
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Denied (After Interview)
American Film Institute
I was a bit stressed about the introductory video, but was very happy to get an interview. My interviewers were intense but very interesting people who I enjoyed talking to. They suggested that if I were accepted, I would need to take an architecture course over the summer, as my background is...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Production Design
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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Waitlisted (After Interview)
NYU Tisch Dramatic Writing 2026
Waiting to hear back. Smooth process, strong interview, still stressed as hell. Got the impression that admissions should be returned sooner than later in order to acommodate upcoming NYU strike.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 6, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
CHAPMAN - FILM MFA DIRECTING
registered for virtual interview
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 4, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
AFI FILM MFA DIRECTING
didnt get to work on application as much as i wanted to.didnt get to work on application as much as i wanted to.didnt get to work on application as much as i wanted to
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Directing
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
AFIC-Editing
Awesome! I am a second time applicant so I bring everything fast. The interviewers are nice and they really want to help you in your professional life.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Editing
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 12, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 16, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
Chapman screenwriting
I liked the given prompts, it wasn't that much.
Felt like the application process was a bit similar to USC.
Haven't heard anything from them yet, will update once I do.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
Chapman Editing MFA
Less materials required compared to other programs.
Fairly easier to prepare the application.
Took about 2 weeks to prepare.
Prompts were fairly straight-forward.
The only difficulty I had was the personal statement, which I had to re-write to fit the prompt.
You are given more space to work...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Editing MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 29, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
Admitted (After Interview)
Chapman MFA Screenwriting FALL 2026
LThe application process was pretty straightforward and very well organized. I had a few questions along the way, and the admissions team was always quick to respond and really helpful throughout.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
Boston University Screenwriting MFA Fall 2026
The application process was pretty easy and straightforward. The only thing I didn't really like was the Kira assessment, but it's cool that you get to interview and show yourself and your work without waiting for an interview, so that's cool, but at the same time, I think they can do without it.
- Film Program & Degree
- Boston University - Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 24, 2025
Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA MFA Cinematography
Cinematography essay was fun to complete. Submitted resume/cv. Think there was also a reel or short film submission. Interview in on March 8 and notified of acceptance a couple days later.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
Admitted (After Interview)
USC MFA Film Production
Writing samples and short film completed. Fun to create a short film based on the prompt. Writing samples submitted. Interview in late January, notified of acceptance on March 1.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
Admitted (After Interview)
NYU MFA Graduate Film
All submitted before deadline. Very straightforward application. Writing samples submitted. Interview in mid February, decision notification on March 13.
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
Admitted (After Interview)
Chapman MFA Cinematography Fall26
It was not that hard. A resume, a portfolio list, and a <20min work (or a reel) were required. I submitted a 2min reel instead of a 10min short film because I thought a reel might help them know me better.
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Cinematography MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 13, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 16, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
AFI Cinematography 2026
Submitted before due date. 1060 assignment on disappointment completed. Interview in late January and decision notice on March 16.
Was same process as last year.
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Cinematography
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
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