Graduate Filmmaking Admissions
The UNCSA School of Filmmaking offers a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Creative Producing or Screenwriting.
Admission to the UNCSA School of Filmmaking is based on the UNCSA online application, required application documents and video essay, portfolio, academic merits and interview.
Dates and Deadlines
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Interview Dates | |
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Early Application Date |
Monday, November 2, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST) |
Interviews are held virtually, over Zoom.
Dates are subject to change or rescheduling. |
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Application Deadline |
Wednesday, January 20, 2027 (11:59 p.m. EST) |
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Applications submitted after January 20, 2027 |
If selected, interviews will be scheduled individually at a mutually convenient time. |
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Early Application Date
To meet the Early Application Date and be considered for admission, applicants must submit all of the following by November 2, 2026:
- UNCSA online application
- application fee
- required application documents (including letters of recommendation)
- video essay
- portfolio
Applicants who meet this deadline will be reviewed and provided instructions for scheduling an interview.
Application Deadline
To meet the deadline and be considered for admission, applicants must submit all of the following by January 20, 2027:
- UNCSA online application
- application fee
- required application documents (including letters of recommendation)
- video essay
- portfolio
Applicants who meet this deadline will be reviewed and provided instructions for scheduling an interview.
Admissions Criteria
Prerequisites
Applicants to the graduate Filmmaking programs are required to have completed a bachelor's degree or be scheduled for completion of a bachelor's degree prior to the upcoming fall semester.
GPA
Minimum college GPA of 3.0
Test Scores
GRE Scores (Optional)
The GRE is not required for admission, but scores will be considered. If you choose
to submit scores, please have official scores sent to the Office of Admissions.
International Applicants
International applicants are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores. Minimum
score requirements for international students are:
- TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 79
- IELTS Academic: 6.5
- Duolingo English Test: 100
Completed Application, Fees & Required Documents
- Complete the online application.
- Pay your Application Fee: $95 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $130 for
international applicants or non-resident aliens. Application fees are non-refundable.
Payment Options-
Online: Follow payment instructions at the end of the application or on your Admissions Portal.
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Check or Money Order (through a U.S. bank): Make payable to "UNCSA" and include your full legal name. Mail your payment and full legible name of applicant to the Office of Admissions.
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International Applicants: Use Flywire to pay your application fee online through an international bank or pay by check or money order through a U.S. bank as listed above.
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- Upload all Required Application Documents prior to your listed application deadline.
Please note: If you are applying to two different UNCSA art schools (Design & Production, Filmmaking and Music) you will need to complete a second application and pay a second application fee.
Channon Burroughs
Filmmaking Admissions Counselor
I'm here to help you apply for admission into the School of Filmmaking. Please let me know if you have any questions!