AFI 2011

[birdude]

It looks like AFI's interviewing screenwriting applicants first. However, I did receive a two-page letter describing financial aid options. I was kind of apprehensive initially, thinking it was a letter of acceptance/rejection or something, but it's nice to have some kind of feedback. Has anybody else received a similar letter?

 

[Jerry Bruckheimer Fan]

Yeah, a letter was sent to my house today regarding financial aid, etc. I also called the AFI Conservatory admissions office a few days ago. They said they were only scheduling interviews for producers and screenwriters for now (now as in a few days ago). I've read some of the earlier posts and that a couple of directing candidates have received a call to interview and I'm a little confused about that. For the most part, the people on this thread that have interviewed or will interview are indeed screenwriting and producing candidates.

 

[birdude]

Originally posted by Jerry Bruckheimer Fan:
Yeah, a letter was sent to my house today regarding financial aid, etc. I also called the AFI Conservatory admissions office a few days ago. They said they were only scheduling interviews for producers and screenwriters for now (now as in a few days ago). I've read some of the earlier posts and that a couple of directing candidates have received a call to interview and I'm a little confused about that. For the most part, the people on this thread that have interviewed or will interview are indeed screenwriting and producing candidates.

Huh that's interesting. Going off past threads, we should begin hearing around now or mid-February. My concentration is cinematography. What's yours, Jerry Bruckheimer Fan? (I'm assuming you really are a fan haha)

 

[Munky the robot]

kris,

Hmmm i hope ur right bout both the things. There's going to be a loooot of nail biting I guess for the next few weeks I guess. I m so glad there's quite a few of us sailing in the same boat.

 

[Jerry Bruckheimer Fan]

Actually, I just got a call for an interview about an hour ago from Shawn Marek, the admissions processor at the AFI Conservatory. I guess now (as in today, if not earlier) they are scheduling interviews for directing candidates. Anyway, I'm very excited and happy about this opportunity. Good luck to everyone!

By the way, I am indeed a Jerry Bruckheimer fan, Birdude. Haha!

 

[Cahoots07]

Wonder if that means they aren't calling for screenwriting interviews anymore (for New York). anyone know?

 

[KrisKelvin]

Originally posted by Cahoots07:
Wonder if that means they aren't calling for screenwriting interviews anymore (for New York). anyone know?

When I was originally contacted for my interview, I was offered end of January/early February but was also told there would be a "later round" of interviews for screenwriting. There's still over a month until decisions are made, so I wouldn't give up hope just yet.

 

[birdude]

Originally posted by Jerry Bruckheimer Fan:
Actually, I just got a call for an interview about an hour ago from Shawn Marek, the admissions processor at the AFI Conservatory. I guess now (as in today, if not earlier) they are scheduling interviews for directing candidates. Anyway, I'm very excited and happy about this opportunity. Good luck to everyone!

By the way, I am indeed a Jerry Bruckheimer fan, Birdude. Haha!

Congratulations! That's very exciting. Did you schedule an interview time in one phone call?

Haha And I do kind of admire Mr. B(ruckheimer), JBF.

 

[Guy Forget]

Originally posted by Cahoots07:
Wonder if that means they aren't calling for screenwriting interviews anymore (for New York). anyone know?

I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, but I got a call on Monday for a screenwriting interview in NY. For what it's worth, my last recommendation wasn't submitted until mid-January (there was a 2/1 deadline for recs), which I figure explains the later call.

 

[Jerry Bruckheimer Fan]

Thanks, birdude. Yeah, everything was done on the phone, with an email to confirm things. What's going on with you?

 

[birdude]

Originally posted by Jerry Bruckheimer Fan:
Thanks, birdude. Yeah, everything was done on the phone, with an email to confirm things. What's going on with you?

Good news! I got a call earlier today for an interview. Unfortunately I'm really busy at the end of February and early next month, and we couldn't find a time that worked initially. So I won't be able to set up the interview until tomorrow. They offered Skype or a phone call as alternatives, but I'd much rather do this in person.

 

['K' Chang]

Hi, people!
I applied to AFI producing.
Seems not many things are going around in this thread... I am an international, got an interview offer last month, and had a skype interview on the 3rd this month. They said the decision will be made by March 15. Already got rejected from UCLA producers program, I am expecting to get into either AFI or USC.

FSU interview is upcoming, but they have not yet noticed me the date.

 

[apple]

>K Chang

Hi. Did you have an interview for USC? Was it Skype interview?
I don't know much about USC Peter Stark. My international friend applied to Peter Stark and he said the notify date is 23rd. USC processing is fast.

 

[HI FILM]

I got the call. I applied for Directing. I have my interview in coming weeks. Can people share what they are asked in interview?

 

[apple]

>Hi Film
I applied Producing.
They may ask you " Tell me about yourself ?" and " How do you pay? "

When did your application and recommendation letters complete?
One of my good friend applied to Directing and he didn't get the call yet.
He dropped off his application Dec 1st and his last recommendation letters were sent after Jan 20th.

 

[HI FILM]

Hi Apple,

I completed everything around January 17.

 

[apple]

>Hi Film

Thank you!
I hope your interview is going well
Good Luck .

 

[RobbieBlock]

Soo if my phone is broken and I can't receive calls and I miss theirs... am I screwed?

 

[KrisKelvin]

Originally posted by RobbieBlock:
Soo if my phone is broken and I can't receive calls and I miss theirs... am I screwed?

Yeah...you might want to email admissions and let them know the situation. They do call to schedule interviews, and if you don't call back they'll probably assume you're not interested.

Btw, for screenwriters we should be hearing a month from yesterday. Nerves building!

 

[RobbieBlock]

Just got the call today, looks like its the second wave of calls, got my interview.