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Directing: AFI - accepted Columbia - accepted NYU - interviewed
25, undergrad from Polish National Film School in Lodz. (editing)
I spent less than a week writing everything for a submission since I didn't expect to be accepted at all (I was going to apply for MFA editing at AFI and Chapman but I didn't have films I edited). For AFI I sent only one film instead of two so I guess it doesn't matter. It was the raw cut (no sound, color correction, etc) of the film I shot at the beginning of November (my directing debut) - same one I sent to NYU and Columbia. here's a trailer - http://vimeo.com/17274186 All three interviews went great.
I'm going to Columbia since I think it fits me the most and it is hard to find a better school.
all the people applying in 2012 - PM me if you have any questions, this forum helped me a lot with all this waiting so I would like to help you as well
Good luck - it helps
Posts: 17 | Location: nyc | Registered: February 09, 2011
Originally posted by Felipetto: Directing: AFI - accepted Columbia - accepted NYU - interviewed
25, undergrad from Polish National Film School in Lodz. (editing)
I spent less than a week writing everything for a submission since I didn't expect to be accepted at all (I was going to apply for MFA editing at AFI and Chapman but I didn't have films I edited). For AFI I sent only one film instead of two so I guess it doesn't matter. It was the raw cut (no sound, color correction, etc) of the film I shot at the beginning of November (my directing debut) - same one I sent to NYU and Columbia. here's a trailer - http://vimeo.com/17274186 All three interviews went great.
I'm going to Columbia since I think it fits me the most and it is hard to find a better school.
all the people applying in 2012 - PM me if you have any questions, this forum helped me a lot with all this waiting so I would like to help you as well
Good luck - it helps
Felipetto. You should go to AFI!!! It's the Best film school in the world.
Posts: 19 | Location: Los Angeles | Registered: March 23, 2011
I knew what I wanted, and didn't want to waste my time and money if the school's program wasn't strong enough, so I chose carefully and only applied two schools.
If I want to make it Hollywood, I must stay in Cali, so didn't applied to other states. Everybody knows about USC and its excellent reputation in directing. Since I graduated from Chapman undergrad, I knew its editing and cine emphasis are top of the line.
Anyway, good luck to everyone!! ^.^
Posts: 3 | Location: Los Angeles CA | Registered: May 20, 2011
22 Yr Old From Hyderabad, India. Undergraduate degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering.
5 years into short filmmaking. Involved in Writing/Production of commercials, short films and a TV Show.
CalArts - Accepted with Scholarship (Film Directing) Utah - Accepted with Scholarship/Stipend UT Austin - Rejected Iowa - Rejected
I did not apply to any of USC, UCLA, NYU, etc primarily because i knew i couldn't afford any of those. After missing those deadlines finally decided to apply to CalArts. Sent a different portfolio package to CalArts from the ones i sent out to the others. Looks like it made a difference.
Also, I may be the only who applied to Utah. Looks like it's a lame ass school. Just for back-up anyway!
Posts: 42 | Location: Hyderabad, India | Registered: February 09, 2010
I was accepted to AFI and Columbia for Creative Producing and will be going to Columbia next year. In my assessment, Columbia University currently has the finest film program in the country. I look forward to meeting Felipetto and the rest of you who choose CU for your MFA.
Posts: 2 | Location: New York | Registered: March 15, 2011
Originally posted by Munky the robot: I am a 25 yr old grad. I worked here n there on commercials docs and directed a music vid.
SCreenwriting applicant Applied to AFI,UCLA,USC, NYU, COlumBIA,BU,CHAPMAN
AFI- waitlisted n finally ACCEPTED UCLA- rejected USC- rejected NYU- ACcepted Columbia- Rejected BU- Accepted- what BU are you talking about? Chapman- Not heard
Posts: 16 | Location: Upstate NY | Registered: May 11, 2011