AFI 2011

[filmdirector2011]

Originally posted by BBQshow:
I've been reading that the interview is like orientational rather that Q & A format, well I have to say NOT IN MY CASE.

I just had the interview and oh my god, they asked who was (I can't remember the name), who was the man in the poster behind them and A LOT of questions of my portfolio in terms of "what do you think is the most important thing a long the proccess?", "why did you do this?", what do you wanted to say with that?". "do you have any other interests apart from films?, "do you read?".... etc

I mean, they were certainly tryign to bring something out of the interview. It wasn't chill at all.

Anyway, I tried my best, now wait until the 15th of april.

BBQShow, who did you interview with?

 

[RobbieBlock]

So looks like we wont know till mid to late april? Was hopin they would let you know as soon as someone declines their offer.

 

[filmdirector2011]

Originally posted by BBQshow:
@filmdirector2011

I interviewed with Peter Markham and a girl that i don't remember her name, she had glasses and she was blonde (looking at the Faculty pictures on the website it could be Penney Finkelman even though she looks very different now, so don't take me too serious)

Anyway I don't think the interview went well, they asked me if I knew two directors and I didn't, I think I showed a very childish side of me, not happy.

And I repeat, I found the interview very Q & A format. Am I the only one???

Who was it that was quizzing you? Was it the woman?

 

[filmdirector2011]

Originally posted by BBQshow:
@filmdirector2011

It was the man. Why that interest?

Because all my AFI friends have said that it was a conversational interview, and they were interviewed by men. just thought it was interesting to hear differently, figured maybe because someone new was involved.

 

[filmdirector2011]

Maybe AFI staff has been following this thread, and now after reading about what we know about the interview process, they have decided to change it up.

 

[midlands]

As an alternate (screenwriting) I've thought about sending more writing samples along with an interest letter... No more than 5 or so pages, I would think.

Anyone think it makes any sense to do this (in order to, hopefully, bump oneself up the waitlist)?

On the one hand, AFI presumably knows enough about you as a screenwriter already from the application and interview. On the other hand, it couldn't really *hurt*, can it?

 

[FilmSchoolDad]

I definitely agree with filmdirector2011 about the AFI staff following this thread. It would make total sense that they would want to feel the "pulse" of their admissions process by using this web site for that feedback. I thoroughly believe that all of the film schools do that.

 

[BBQshow]

I don't think they are changin their interview methods because they are reading at this site that everybody found the interview like a conversation. First of all because that's not a negative thing. Maybe they asked me so many questions because they had doubts about me (I repeat I don't have much film experience and I applied to the directing program).

 

[UCFfilmgirl]

Accepted Producing applicant here! I received my acceptance e-mail last Tuesday and I am still floating on cloud nine. If there are any Producers who were accepted, or really any discipline at all, I would love to get to know you! Please feel free to send me a private message with your e-mail address through this blog & I will e-mail you back.

Looking forward to getting to know you all

 

[KrisKelvin]

Originally posted by UCFfilmgirl:
Please feel free to e-mail me at any time at

You should get rid of the "@" and ".", and change them to "AT" and "DOT". Otherwise, you will likely get a lot of spam.

 

[UCFfilmgirl]

Oh wow, thanks! I didn't know that. I appreciate it.

 

[bryanh]

Hi UCFfilmgirl,

I too am an accepted Producing Fellow at AFI!

I actually just registered to this forum and also just wanted to say hello to everyone!

 

[UCFfilmgirl]

Does anyone know the date that school begins for this upcoming Fall 2011's incoming class? Thanks!

 

[Private Witt]

Congrats to all that got accepted! I received my notification on the 15th as well and (hopefully) will be joining the incoming class as a screenwriting fellow!

 

[Colin Oh]

Originally posted by UCFfilmgirl:
Does anyone know the date that school begins for this upcoming Fall 2011's incoming class? Thanks!

I think it's August 17. I think that's when boot camp starts.

 

[shiniun]

Hello everyone! I just got the admission from AFI,too. My discipline is Producing. Can't wait to see you guys!

Originally posted by bryanh:
Hi UCFfilmgirl,

I too am an accepted Producing Fellow at AFI!

I actually just registered to this forum and also just wanted to say hello to everyone!

 

[Kevinmark20]

Originally posted by BBQshow:
I've been reading that the interview is like orientational rather that Q & A format, well I have to say NOT IN MY CASE.

I just had the interview and oh my god, they asked who was (I can't remember the name), who was the man in the poster behind them and A LOT of questions of my portfolio in terms of "what do you think is the most important thing a long the proccess?", "why did you do this?", what do you wanted to say with that?". "do you have any other interests apart from films?, "do you read?".... etc

I mean, they were certainly tryign to bring something out of the interview. It wasn't chill at all.

Anyway, I tried my best, now wait until the 15th of april.

So, who was the person in the poster behind them? :S

Also, they asked you to NAME two directors or did they quiz you about which directors made which movies or something?

My directing interview is coming up on April 5th. I'm scared to death (already been rejected by USC). Any inside info you can give me would help a lot! I want to be as prepared as possible and plan for the worst! :S

 

[filmdirector2011]

Originally posted by Kevinmark20:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BBQshow:
I've been reading that the interview is like orientational rather that Q & A format, well I have to say NOT IN MY CASE.

I just had the interview and oh my god, they asked who was (I can't remember the name), who was the man in the poster behind them and A LOT of questions of my portfolio in terms of "what do you think is the most important thing a long the proccess?", "why did you do this?", what do you wanted to say with that?". "do you have any other interests apart from films?, "do you read?".... etc

I mean, they were certainly tryign to bring something out of the interview. It wasn't chill at all.

Anyway, I tried my best, now wait until the 15th of april.

So, who was the person in the poster behind them? :S

Also, they asked you to NAME two directors or did they quiz you about which directors made which movies or something?

My directing interview is coming up on April 5th. I'm scared to death (already been rejected by USC). Any inside info you can give me would help a lot! I want to be as prepared as possible and plan for the worst! :S </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't tell him, BBQShow. That would be cheating and not fair to the rest of us! In all kindness though, KevinMark20, good look with your interview. I have mine next week.

 

[BBQshow]

@Kevinmark20

I don't remeber because I was a bit nervous at that time and I just said "Oh really, ok". Anyway I am a bit paranoid about telling too much about me (I deleted several posts I had, just in case). But all I can tell you is not to worry and be yourself, is not an exam so probably you will be able to answer all the questions. I repeat, I just had like two questions I could either know or not, the rest was about my portfolio (why I did that in that way, how was the other thing, etc).

Good luck!!!! And don't over think, I think they al ready know if they will choose you even before the interview....



@filmdirector2011

Don't worry, you don't need to tell me what I should do I am al ready being carefull about what to say or not in the forum. About the cheating thing that's not my problem, I would have tell him if I would have remembered through private message (they are probably smart enough not to repeat the same poster) and I don't mind helping out a little

Bye!!

 

[xtrmn8ngangl]

Hello,

I had an interview last week in LA for directing. It was very much like what BBQshow mentioned and very much like my 2 pervious interviews at AFI. Very casual, but you do have to sit up straight if you know what i mean.

I was caught off guard by a couple questions but at the same time no difficult questions, just my opinion on things that came up during the conversation.

It is like any other interview for a creative profession, if you ask me.

unfortunately, I do not feel that i knocked their socks off. which is a disappointment, but last time i interviewed i thought we were soul mates, i walked out glowing, and i didn't even get waitlisted”¦

i wanted to post links to my visual submission films, but i was just curious about all this secrecy”¦ is everyone super paranoid or is that just my imagination?

why hasn't anyone posted their work?

i know im curious to see what everyone is making”¦