UCLA MFA Screenwriting 2020

[Shade]

Yeah, I was firmly expecting more interviews last week but I've given up at this point.

I still think it's weird they only interviewed 50 people and most of them submitted a film in their app. Only a couple of people who interviewed submitted pilots with their applications, and Phyllis, head of film, was in all of the interviews whereas Neil, head of tv, was only in about half of them.

I still think that was weird but, at this point, I've given up. I don't think they'll send out more from here to next week.

 

[FirstTimer]

Hi all, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I figure I would've loved to know when I was in your position a few years back. I asked a classmate of mine who has some knowledge of this year's process, and there isn't a second round of interview notices planned. And, they did indeed decide to trim down the interview pool this year. Hope this at least helps ease some minds. Best of luck!!

 

[JoanCrawford]

Oh, well! Life goes on.

Thank you for the reconnaissance, @FirstTimer.

 

[Shade]

Hi all, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I figure I would've loved to know when I was in your position a few years back. I asked a classmate of mine who has some knowledge of this year's process, and there isn't a second round of interview notices planned. And, they did indeed decide to trim down the interview pool this year. Hope this at least helps ease some minds. Best of luck!!

That sucks for thanks for letting us know! Knowing is always better than not knowing.

 

[DGorham95]

I got an interview in 2018, didnt apply for a year to improve while doing UCLA's Professional Program for TV writing, and no interview this time. Granted, one of my recommenders submitted the letter 25 days late so I might have been disqualified, but might as well just write something new and try again! We'll get 'em next time. I wish everyone who got interviewed luck!

 

[SS66666]

Should be any day now

 

[mjweerts]

I got an interview in 2018, didnt apply for a year to improve while doing UCLA's Professional Program for TV writing, and no interview this time. Granted, one of my recommenders submitted the letter 25 days late so I might have been disqualified, but might as well just write something new and try again! We'll get 'em next time. I wish everyone who got interviewed luck!

It would be incredibly frustrating to have a letter come in late like that. I might have gone nuclear. Especially since you'd taken so many steps to improve for this cycle. I'm really sorry about that. Your attitude is inspirational, though! And with that kind of positivity and drive, you will get into UCLA, and much more.

 

[mjweerts]

Should be any day now

Fingers crossed, for all of us.

 

[DGorham95]

It would be incredibly frustrating to have a letter come in late like that. I might have gone nuclear. Especially since you'd taken so many steps to improve for this cycle. I'm really sorry about that. Your attitude is inspirational, though! And with that kind of positivity and drive, you will get into UCLA, and much more.

That means a lot, thank you!

 

[Jakefilmnerd]

Today's the day.

 

[mjweerts]

Today's the day.

Do you know this for sure? Or is this positive thinking? Either one is great with me! I'm checking everywhere for updates at this point.

 

[Maurizio L.]

Today's the day.

Is it? Don't give me hope....

 

[Jakefilmnerd]

Did you guys not get emailed ?

 

[Maurizio L.]

umm... no...

 

[Jakefilmnerd]

I didn’t either. I’m just keeping us on our toes LOL. I’m making the bold prediction that it’s either gonna be today or March 3rd for some reason.

 

[mjweerts]

Did you guys not get emailed ?

Please I beg you tell me everything about this email.

 

[Maurizio L.]

I didn’t either. I’m just keeping us on our toes LOL. I’m making the bold prediction that it’s either gonna be today or March 3rd for some reason.

LOL. You have to be right eventually

 

[mjweerts]

I didn’t either. I’m just keeping us on our toes LOL. I’m making the bold prediction that it’s either gonna be today or March 3rd for some reason.

Oh! I think you are going to have to buy Maurizio and me a coffee at orientation for this cold-hearted third act rug pull.

 

[Jakefilmnerd]

I will!! hopefully we all get there!

 

[Jakefilmnerd]

Well looks like it’s confirmed that we have to wait prolly 2 more weeks lol