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| I'm applying to UCLA for screenwriting (among LOTS of others), though I'm definitely not expecting to get accepted. Though I just registered, I came across this site several months ago and it has been extremely helpful. Hopefully I can provide some pointers of my own concerning how to get into film school this time next year, though right now I'm only hoping for one school to give me a chance. But yeah, from what I've gathered UCLA will be the most difficult at least when it comes to my particular situation (applying straight from undergrad, not a film major, VERY minimal industry experience). Still, I figure I've got nothing to lose by trying...well, except the application fee lol  | | | | Posts: 151 | Location: Solaris | Registered: September 17, 2010 |
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| Hello fellow applicants, Alright, so question for you all. I'm also applying for screenwriting and was looking over the requirements. The website says: "Samples of creative writing such as screenplays, short stories, plays, poetry, etc. Please submit by mail." Does anyone know if there any minimums or maximum page limitations? Is it really free-for-all as it seems to imply? Every school asks for such varied quantity of sample writing that I cannot gauge as to what the appropriate amount is. I was thinking perhaps just the 1st Act of my screenplay (around 30 pages) Thanks in advance. Let's get this thing going! > | | | | Posts: 29 | Location: Far Far East | Registered: November 24, 2009 |
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| Hey silverlain,
I have the same question, since everywhere else makes it very specific (10 pages, 20 pages, a full script in some cases). I was actually planning on contacting the department with some other questions (whether it's okay if one of my recs is mailed, what to do if I can't acquire an unopened transcript from an institution where I studied abroad, etc.), and will probably ask this.
UCLA doesn't have that many supplemental materials--in fact, isn't it just the personal statement and writing samples? I know my credentials make it sound like I'm a total amateur, and seeing as UCLA apparently takes people who are already familiar with screenwriting (whereas USC accepts general storytelling potential from what I've heard), I think it would help if I sent a feature script to show I'm familiar with the basics (at least I think, lol). | | | | Posts: 151 | Location: Solaris | Registered: September 17, 2010 |
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| quote: Originally posted by KrisKelvin:
Hey silverlain,
I have the same question, since everywhere else makes it very specific (10 pages, 20 pages, a full script in some cases). I was actually planning on contacting the department with some other questions (whether it's okay if one of my recs is mailed, what to do if I can't acquire an unopened transcript from an institution where I studied abroad, etc.), and will probably ask this.
UCLA doesn't have that many supplemental materials--in fact, isn't it just the personal statement and writing samples? I know my credentials make it sound like I'm a total amateur, and seeing as UCLA apparently takes people who are already familiar with screenwriting (whereas USC accepts general storytelling potential from what I've heard), I think it would help if I sent a feature script to show I'm familiar with the basics (at least I think, lol).
Don't be afraid to send a lot. They'll stop reading whenever they want. Don't be afraid to send a little. If it's strong, they'll notice. Bottom line, send your best stuff. Don't send what you think will "impress" them. Nobody knows. Submit the work you're proud of. Good luck, future Bruins! | | | | Posts: 245 | Location: Los Angeles | Registered: March 21, 2009 |
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| quote: Originally posted by KrisKelvin:
Thanks for the advice, Willie. I take it you're currently in the MFA screenwriting program at UCLA? I'd do just about anything to get in there or USC, though I'm trying to be realistic. But I guess SOMEBODY has to get accepted, right?
Yeah, I go to UCLA. Despite the odds, people actually do get in. No reason it can't be you. Just make sure your voice comes through in your personal statement and samples. | | | | Posts: 245 | Location: Los Angeles | Registered: March 21, 2009 |
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| quote: Originally posted by fobshady:
willie green,
how is being in the MFA program compared to being in the professional program?
It's full-time so you have to balance other classes with writing, although if you're working while doing the PP, you're already used to the juggling act. Plus, everyone is gung ho about writing. In the PP, you'll find a lot of people who are just feeling things out, and discover they can live without writing. | | | | Posts: 245 | Location: Los Angeles | Registered: March 21, 2009 |
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| Hi guys, quick question: Is the application due by the midnight between the 31st and the 1st, or the midnight OF the 1st? Trying to figure out the deadline down to the minute because I live in a different time zone Oh and WillieGreen, Thanks for answering my question up there. I decided to send in my first act only with some short fiction that I wrote as they are my best work! | | | | Posts: 29 | Location: Far Far East | Registered: November 24, 2009 |
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