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Hi,

I'm interested in pursuing an MFA in screenwriting.

Many of the programs (like AFI, UCLA) have pretty open-ended portfolio requirements for Screenwriting MFAs....ie just give us a good story.

But in reality, do they frown upon other forms of creative writing (novels,poems, short stories) in favor of actual scripts? Anybody know?
 
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Everything I've read and gleaned from this board and other sources says that they actually LIKE non-script creative writing materials. In theory, they can teach you to write a script but they can't teach you to tell a good story.
 
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I sent scripts and poetry to UCLA and USC, and just a script to AFI.

I was accepted into all three.

Several of my classmates at USC, where I chose to attend, did not send any script pages at all. The "Creative Challenge" portion requires you to write two scenes in script format, so USC really can see your scope that way if you choose not to send any script pages in your creative sections.

Go with what best shows your storytelling ability and talent, creative abilities.

Best of luck.
 
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Great, thanks for the advice!!!
 
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