2011 Acceptances

[ColoradoGuy]

23 yrs old. Undergrad drama major at Tufts.

AFI Directing: Accepted
UCLA Directing: Accepted

Only applied to those. Going to AFI.

 

[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

 

[cinegirl1999]

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.

 

[jumpcut]

updates guys? i guess now is the time when people start making decisions and wait list positions open up...

 

[junni731]

Hi!

USC - rejected (directing)
Chapman - Accepted (editing)

Undergrad: Film studies with 3.08 gpa.

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!! ^.^

 

[Jams]

Hey Jon Sams Here

FSUFilm BFA Program - Accepted

Super Excited

 

[Ananthak1412]

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!

 

[Captain Dogneck]

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.

 

[Max Keller]

23 Year old with a B.A. in Film Studies (all theory)

USC: Rejected
UCLA: Interview, Rejected
Chapman: Interview, accepted

I'm SO excited to start at Chapman in the fall!

 

[rcross11]

26 with a BA in Film Production.

I applied to Chapman with an emphasis in directing and was accepted. No interview.

 

[CelieTiger]

LMU: rejected
SCAD, Pepperdine, Miami, Chapman: accepted


Now, to figure out where to go...

 

[eaglefan129]

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