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USC SCA SCREENWRITING MFA FALL 2026
The application process was great! I had a lot...
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- USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 15, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
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- Apr 29, 2026
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NFTS Cinematography MFA 2027
First time applying to NFTS
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Cinematography
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- May 4, 2026
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Aalto University / Master's Programme in Film and Television
This is my first time applying. The...
- Film Program & Degree
- Aalto University - Film and Television Producing MA
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Mar 17, 2026
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- Apr 8, 2026
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- No / Prefer not to share
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UCLA - Production/Directing - Narrative (2026)
First time applying.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
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- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 22, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 27, 2026
Attending (Off Waitlist After Interview)
UT Austin - MFA in Film and Media Production
First and only film school I applied for.
- Film Program & Degree
- UT Austin - Film and Media Production MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 30, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 22, 2026
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- Apr 22, 2026
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Aalto University / Master's Programme in Film and TelevisionThanks for adding... so I add it to the database correctly.. which of the following degrees was this for...
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Columbia University's School of the Arts
Undergrad program is for film criticism not production!Columbia is a great place to develop taste. It is not a good place to learn how to make. They explicitly state that their goal is to teach you what great filmmaking is, not teach you how to create it (as an undergrad). The MFA program is fine but the network is very, very poor. Barnard, however... -
USC School of Cinematic Arts
No better place to become a proIf you want to be a pro, there is no better entryway into the industry. If you want to be an artist, maybe not the best school for that. USC is not so flexible with pushing creative boundaries. It polishes students into "pro-ready" talents with a network to immediately dive into. It is... -
USC School of Cinematic Arts
Best Film School in the worldI am eternally grateful to everything USC has done for me, especially as an international student; it has closed learning gaps that would have taken forever to fill. The faculty is extraordinary, and the support from people in the school is unlike anything I have seen in other schools—an... -
Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the Arts
FTMA: Professional AND Personal GrowthFTMA was an integral part of my development process as a filmmaker and a human being. Through this program, I learned discipline, follow-through, TRUE teamwork and collaboration, and respect for ALL walks of life. I created life-long relationships with my professors, including Zeke Hawkins... -
Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative Writing
Great ProgramObtaining my MFA is something that I have considered for many years. However, it never seemed like the right time. Antioch made it the right time because the environment is supportive and brings the best work out of its students. The only competition is the competition between the levels of work...
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How to Get Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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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 Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
- Svaja Paka
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- 33 min read
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- 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 Loyola Marymount School of Film and Television: Tips from Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 12 min read
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Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television offers more than cutting-edge resources, award-winning faculty and panoramic views —... -
How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
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Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable... -
How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 15 min read
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Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school... -
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...
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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 Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
- Chris W
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“Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
- Chris W
- 12 min read
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- 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... -
Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
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After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
- 2 min read
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- Reaction score: 1
This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on...
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Flashbacks vs. Monologues and Other Points of Contention
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By James Napoli. Flashbacks Nothing provokes a more knee-jerk “don’t do it” reaction from screenwriters than the decision to include one or more... -
Surprise or Suspense
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By James Napoli As the head of our Screenwriting MFA at Western, I thought it would be interesting to post some articles on screencraft for your... -
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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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
- 3 min read
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- Film School
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...
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ESRA New York Program Scholarship
ESRA Film School offers to up to 5 applicants a reduction of tuition fees for a one year intensive Filmmaking program in New York city in...- Deadline
- Jul 17, 2026
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- Max Award Amount
- $5000
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Stony Brook Manhattan's MFA in TV Writing
Tuition remission and annual stipend available to reduce an already low tuition. With a .25 scholarship, in state tuition is basically free and...- Deadline
- May 15, 2026
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- $40000
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- TVProf
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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
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- Full Tuition
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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
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- Min 3.0 GPA
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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
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- Illinois
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Columbia University's School of the ArtsUndergrad program is for film criticism not production!Columbia is a great place to develop taste. It is not a good place to learn how to make. They explicitly state that their goal is to teach you...
- Anonymous
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USC School of Cinematic ArtsNo better place to become a proIf you want to be a pro, there is no better entryway into the industry. If you want to be an artist, maybe not the best school for that. USC is...
- Anonymous
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USC School of Cinematic ArtsBest Film School in the worldI am eternally grateful to everything USC has done for me, especially as an international student; it has closed learning gaps that would have...
- Anonymous
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Sacred Heart University - School of Communication, Media & the ArtsFTMA: Professional AND Personal GrowthFTMA was an integral part of my development process as a filmmaker and a human being. Through this program, I learned discipline, follow-through...
- Anonymous
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Antioch University - Low-residency MFA in Creative WritingGreat ProgramObtaining my MFA is something that I have considered for many years. However, it never seemed like the right time. Antioch made it the right time...
- Anonymous
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