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FSU MFA 2026
The interview was great! It felt like a...
- Film Program & Degree
- Florida State University - MFA Production
- Applications Submitted
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Aug 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 5, 2026
Interviewed
Chapman - Directing MFA
Chapman's application was a lot of fun. I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Chapman - Directing MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 20, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 26, 2026
Interviewed
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Made some changes to my personal statement...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Applications Submitted
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 11, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 6, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 7, 2026
Admitted (After Interview)
DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
The application was really straightforward...
- Film Program & Degree
- DePaul - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 23, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 22, 2026
- Interview Date
- Jan 28, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 17, 2026
Denied (w/o Interview)
UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
The application process was fine, was able to...
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Applications Submitted
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Oct 18, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2026
Latest Film School Reviews
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UC Riverside
Fully Funded Screenwriting MFAHi! I'm a second year at UCR MFA Screenwriting. Here are the basics - UCR paid me $3.9K a month for doing nothing in my first year, and the same amount in my second year for becoming a TA. Even in my second year, TAships are not time-consuming. You have an option to take a third year, which a... -
UC Irvine - Department of Film and Media Studies
Not the worst, not the best..Overall, my experience at UCI for my Film and Media Studies BA was a positive one. The FMS department is considered part of the school of humanities, and UCI very clearly gives more funding priority to the STEM programs 😅 but the professors and students I was able to connect with really made the... -
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...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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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
- Views: 21K
- Reaction score: 4
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 AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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- 21 min read
- Views: 25K
- Reaction score: 5
- Reviews: 1
Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
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
- Views: 10K
- Reaction score: 1
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 Emerson’s School of Film, Television and Media Arts: Admissions Advice and Program Insights (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 22 min read
- Views: 4K
- Reaction score: 1
Emerson College has expanded its Department of Visual and Media Arts into the new School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, marking an exciting... -
How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 15 min read
- Views: 4K
- Reaction score: 1
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 USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
- Svaja Paka
- Updated
- 33 min read
- Views: 100K
- 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...
Film Student Interviews
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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 Adriano Mirchou, LMU Graduate Film Production Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 6K
- Reaction score: 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA, the hub of the film industry, Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television was ranked by Hollywood... -
Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
- Chris W
- 7 min read
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- Reaction score: 16
- Comments: 5
“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... -
Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
- Views: 3K
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... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
- Chris W
- 12 min read
- Views: 14K
- 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... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
- 2 min read
- Views: 3K
- 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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Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook
- briolson
- 2 min read
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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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- Reaction score: 2
- Reviews: 1
- Film School
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
- 2 min read
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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
- 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... -
Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?
- briolson
- 3 min read
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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
- Comments: 2
- 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
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- 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
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- Photography
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- Citizenship Requirements
- None
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- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 83
- 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
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- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 55
- 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
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- No Requirement
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- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
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- 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
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- No Requirement
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- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
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- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 159
- Views: 2K
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UC RiversideFully Funded Screenwriting MFAHi! I'm a second year at UCR MFA Screenwriting. Here are the basics - UCR paid me $3.9K a month for doing nothing in my first year, and the same...- produwrite
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UC Irvine - Department of Film and Media StudiesNot the worst, not the best..Overall, my experience at UCI for my Film and Media Studies BA was a positive one. The FMS department is considered part of the school of...
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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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