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USC SCA MFA - Film & TV Production
It was a process that had me creatively think...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 11, 2026
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Columbia Film MFA - Writing for Film & TV
I lost contact with one recommender and wasn't...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Writing for Film & Television MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Undergrad Program
- NYU Shanghai
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
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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
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Undergrad Program
- The University of Alabama
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USC SCA MFA - Film & TV Production
The most unique part of this application was...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 18, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
UCLA Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Screenwriting MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Undergrad Program
- Grand Valley State University
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
Latest Film School Reviews
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Howard University - Cathy Hughes School of Communications
A great introduction, but needs to be supplementedOverall, I loved my Howard film experience and wouldn't trade it for the world. Above all, it trained me to be scrappy and gritty, which are valuable traits to have in such a cutthroat industry. That being said, I think Howard needs to do more to bring its film school up to the level of other... -
Howard University - Cathy Hughes School of Communications
Howard University Film Production 2022-2025The Howard University TV/Film Production program is one I would recommend to any young black filmmaker trying to discover their voice while surrounded by like-minded individuals. The program is what you make it. If you want a well-rounded and rigorous experience, then you can have that by... -
Western Colorado University Graduate Program in Creative Writing - Screenwriting MFA
Professional, Industry-Level Training in an Inclusive Community of WritersI am honored to be writing this review for Western’s graduate program in Screenwriting, but I am really writing a review for the Graduate Program in Creative Writing as a whole. I cannot recommend this program enough, truly. It’s hard to describe just how much I learned and am still learning! I... -
Emerson College - School of Film, Television, and Media Arts
Good, but hoped for moreIt's been ten years since I graduated from Emerson College, but overall it was a good experience. I was a transfer, so most things I disliked came from that (living off campus and struggling to meet people). The biggest pros of Emerson are its student orgs and its post grad network. Student orgs... -
Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the Arts
MehSome non religious folks like myself find themselves on the fence about attending a religious college. I found one artist in res/teacher to be particularly problematic. She'd present pseudoscience as science fact. I just don't think this is appropriate at a university. You might also have a...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for... -
How to get Into FSU College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 13 min read
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- Reaction score: 2
- Comments: 1
Located in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is a diverse, budget-friendly film school with an... -
How to Get Into CU Boulder’s Film Program: Tips from Kelly Sears, Associate Chair (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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- 9 min read
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The Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder is a pioneer in avant-garde filmmaking, with a... -
How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
- Svaja Paka
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- 33 min read
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- Reaction score: 20
- Comments: 6
- Reviews: 5
Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by... -
How to Get Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 12 min read
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The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 10 min read
- Views: 10K
As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking...
Film Student Interviews
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Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
- Chris W
- 12 min read
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- Reaction score: 20
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 1
"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better... -
Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 8 min read
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“I've always loved film and television — TV has been my dream job ever since I was pretty young,” says Andrea Zevallos (FilmSchool.org member... -
Q & A With Juliana Lee White, FSU CMPA Graduate Production Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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- Reaction score: 2
- Comments: 3
Established in 1989, Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is located in Tallahassee and aims to help students master filmmaking... -
Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Writing for Film & Television Freshman at USC
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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- Reaction score: 3
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Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to music with AirPods... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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- Reaction score: 3
For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 5K
- Reaction score: 1
Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for...
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Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook
- briolson
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Favorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton Summer is a working professional who taught the basics of line producing. We used Movie Magic... -
My Second Year at Stony Brook
- briolson
- 2 min read
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I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix... -
That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
- briolson
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- Reaction score: 4
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Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a... -
Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...
- briolson
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Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive... -
Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?
- briolson
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My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to finalize my edit for the short film TASTE that I... -
My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC
- briolson
- 3 min read
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- Reaction score: 5
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- Film School
I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was...
Latest Scholarships
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Write & Direct Online Film School
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Academic Requirements
- No Requirement
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- US Citizen
- Canadian Citizen
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
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- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- writedirect
- Academic Scholarships
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Photography
- Radio
- Screenwriting
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
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- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
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- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- College Transcript
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- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Resume
- Screenplay
- Video Submission
- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 82
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 1
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 53
- Views: 2K
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Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard was...- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Resume
- Video Submission
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 112
- Views: 3K
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Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship
Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby...- Deadline
- May 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $1000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Communications
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- English
- Film
- Illustration
- Journalism
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- TV Journalism
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 158
- Views: 2K
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Howard University - Cathy Hughes School of CommunicationsA great introduction, but needs to be supplementedOverall, I loved my Howard film experience and wouldn't trade it for the world. Above all, it trained me to be scrappy and gritty, which are...
- Anonymous
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Howard University - Cathy Hughes School of CommunicationsHoward University Film Production 2022-2025The Howard University TV/Film Production program is one I would recommend to any young black filmmaker trying to discover their voice while...- RF2000
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Western Colorado University Graduate Program in Creative Writing - Screenwriting MFAProfessional, Industry-Level Training in an Inclusive Community of WritersI am honored to be writing this review for Western’s graduate program in Screenwriting, but I am really writing a review for the Graduate Program...- Mother Oak
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Emerson College - School of Film, Television, and Media ArtsGood, but hoped for moreIt's been ten years since I graduated from Emerson College, but overall it was a good experience. I was a transfer, so most things I disliked came...- MatthewCG
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Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the ArtsMehSome non religious folks like myself find themselves on the fence about attending a religious college. I found one artist in res/teacher to be...
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