Search results

  1. sarahkwUT

    Feedback on Collaboration Essay Ideas? USC Film and Television Production MFA Application 2021

    Hi! I would bring your entire experience as an editor into an essay OR your experience in planning these events. I think I would lean towards the editor role and your lessons learned there. You'll be collaborating with a lot of people with a lot of opinions as a filmmaker and you can use your...
  2. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    I'm dying to be in LA and meet everyone, but with all the logistics and safety protocols... A few more months to let all of this sort itself out feels like the best idea for me!
  3. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    I'm in the Writing and Producing for TV program. We got an email (LMU email account) about them swapping our production class for the spec class we would take in the spring as production needs to be in person. We were instructed to sign up for an advising appointment and she asked during that if...
  4. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    During my advising appointment, I was told there would be an online AND in-person option for every single component of the fall semester. I'm marked as "online" and should be receiving an updated schedule soon. In-person is for sure an option for those who are able (or want to) make it to...
  5. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    I truly intended to start online as I'm eager to move out to LA, but the logistics were becoming too chaotic given COVID. It works out that I can continue to work through the end of the year, save a bit more money, and fly out to apartment hunt and hopefully sign a lease in person. My advising...
  6. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    I believe so. I asked about my financial aid package changing because of the online option I'm taking and she said there was no change as remote is just as much work - and in some cases, more - for the faculty.
  7. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    I decided to do the remote semester. I wouldn't have chosen that a month ago, but between the logistics of moving and the unknowns, it just feels like a better idea. I had my advising appointment today which was great - feeling good about my choice.
  8. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    I checked into it! I have a tiny dog though, and while Playa Del Oro does allow dogs, the graduate part of it doesn't. I'd make the argument that my dog is really a person but...
  9. sarahkwUT

    COVID Poll: Are you attending or deferring?

    I've decided to attend LMU virtually for the fall semester, had my advising appointment today. The logistics of moving from NC to CA were starting to get incredibly complex - and they're complex without the added bonus of COVID-19. Trouble finding a house, trouble getting a firm commitment from...
  10. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    I'm definitely looking at taking the online option at this point, which I would have NEVER said a month ago - the idea of moving across the country mid-pandemic is daunting, especially given how much trouble I'm having finding housing. I have my advising appointment tomorrow to talk about it.
  11. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    I did! From Patty - she wanted to know if I was okay with attending in person. I didn't realize there was an online option, but I'm toying with taking that option, given that the last 4 weeks are online anyway and moving across the country right now without the ability to visit beforehand feels...
  12. sarahkwUT

    LMU "Writing for the Screen" MFA Fall 2020

    I committed to LMU (but still technically also committed to USC - my LMU interview and acceptance came at the end of April). Just got an email from registration that basically said "a minor hiccup" caused them to put registration holds on our accounts until June. Not sure what's going on. The...
  13. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    So... Where should one look off campus around LMU? lol - got a pup coming with me so campus housing is a no go.
  14. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    @emski94 You've put my thoughts into words accurately here. People think I'm insane to even consider turning away from USC and a lot of the shows I love were written by their alumni. But I do have a feeling of being "just a number" there and kicked out of the nest at the end of year two. LMU...
  15. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    @emski94 I think its the fact that its USC. When I applied, I certainly didn't expect to get in, let alone to all 4 schools. Those were the first scripts I'd ever written. I don't love that LMU is a year longer, but as someone who is completely changing careers/leaving a full-time job, the fact...
  16. sarahkwUT

    LMU Film and Television Production-Fall 2020 Official Thread

    @emski94 Jenny is a saint. She's been incredible with me while I decide between LMU and USC (which I'm technically committed to, but LMU showed up with an interview request on April 15 and then interviewed me April 17th, admitted me a few hours later). She's answered a ton of questions and...
  17. sarahkwUT

    LMU "Writing for the Screen" MFA Fall 2020

    For me, the pull of LMU is that their program includes production and business classes. I wondered why it was three years over two and the explanation was sound - year one is theory, years 2 and 3 are writing and re-writing, and then you end the program by producing a pilot or trailer for your...
  18. sarahkwUT

    LMU "Writing for the Screen" MFA Fall 2020

    I interviewed on Friday at 2PM EST and had an admission letter in my portal by 8PM. I haven't gotten and "official" email yet, but have gotten the standard welcome emails from overall LMU. I had *just* chosen between USC and AFI (committed to USC), but LMU does offer a certain pull. I want to...
  19. sarahkwUT

    LMU "Writing for the Screen" MFA Fall 2020

    So. I assumed a rejection as I hadn't heard a peep and there had been no updates on my application. I got into 3 of the 4 schools I applied to and have committed to USC BUT I got an interview request Wednesday night for the TV and producing program, completely out of left field. So, I'm hopping...
  20. sarahkwUT

    2020 Decisions.... what has everyone decided?

    Well... I've paid my USC deposit after getting into Chapman and AFI as well, but LMU just came out of left field with an interview request, and so I'm hopping on Zoom with them this afternoon - can't hurt to hear them out? Or at least to find out if I went 4/4 on applications?

Latest Accepted Applications

View more applications
This Application in the Scattergram

Unlock Film School Admissions Insights

Stop guessing about your chances. See exactly where you stand with real data from 5,000+ applications by becoming a Supporting Member.

This Application in the Scattergram

  • See applications plotted by GPA + Film Experience
  • View real outcomes: Admitted, Waitlisted, Denied, Awaiting Results
  • Hover for full application details

+ 45 Exclusive Admissions Charts

Acceptance rates, reapplication success, interview impact, portfolio breakdowns, and more.

Instant access • Cancel anytime

Applications
Articles
Forums
Film Schools
Scholarships
Back
Top