AFI 2011

[cinegirl1999]

how dare you talk to me that way?
if there's an film school daddy, then I'll be happy to be Mommy

 

[cinegirl1999]

I know someone connected with the school and they said that they have been reading our posts and that some were rejected because of what they wrote.

Remember guys, be nice to each other and ALWAYS support each other no matter what! You only have each other.

 

[BBQshow]

Originally posted by cinegirl1999:
I know someone connected with the school and they said that they have been reading our posts and that some were rejected because of what they wrote.

Remember guys, be nice to each other and ALWAYS support each other no matter what! You only have each other.

Noone in this threat talked to anyone in a mean way (just robert powell a bit) so you don't need to give advices. And it looks you give advices about being nice and you do sound a bit smart ass....

By the way, I sent you the link of my short film because you wanted to share materials.... and i never heard back from you, that's very kind and fair thing to do.

(y)

 

[random]

Congratulations to everyone!

I finally get accepted in editing. Excited, can't sleep anymore, waiting so long for this day.

 

[cinegirl1999]

congrats @random!!! Be sure to join the AFI Incoming Fellows Facebook group which is ONLY for incoming fellows:
https://www.facebook.com/home....200484556638402&ap=1

@BBQshow you're mean to me

 

[Jerry Bruckheimer Fan]

Hey Random congrats! Did you receive an email or phone call? Also, when did you receive the email/phone call?

I've still heard nothing. Hopefully, tomorrow, I'll know.

 

[cinegirl1999]

You'll find out by April 15th, Friday. If you don't hear from them by then you should call them.

 

[BBQshow]

Originally posted by cinegirl1999:
You'll find out by April 15th, Friday. If you don't hear from them by then you should call them.

cinegirl aren't you going to NYU? Why you keep posting about AFI and informing people?

You sound so suspicious!I hope my suspicious are wrong... I ****ing hope it because you know who I am . ALthough I have nothing to hide... but, not cool.

 

[cinegirl1999]

hmmm I wonder who on this forum is a representative of AFI...

 

[Nova]

@BBQshow - just ignore her. Don't feed the trolls.

 

[KrisKelvin]

Originally posted by cinegirl1999:
I know someone connected with the school and they said that they have been reading our posts and that some were rejected because of what they wrote.

Of course! That must be why I wasn't accepted. Hmm, let's see. Prior to being waitlisted, I wrote such things on here as I was applying for screenwriting, that I was interviewed, and that I was counting down the days until we would hear. Obviously, not only are habitually busy AFI professors prowling this site...not only are they taking the time to read these posts, trace my IP address, and figure out who I am...but they are also offended by my honest and objective retelling of what happened at my interview.

Really, I somewhat agreed with several of your earlier posts, but based on these later ones--and what others are saying about you asking to see their work yet reneging on your promise to show them yours--you seriously are coming off as a troll. Plus, if you're going to NYU how come you haven't made a single post there yet bombard this board with instructions about how those who are going to AFI should behave?

 

[KrisKelvin]

On another note, have any screenwriting alternates heard anything yet? Or have any admitted screenwriting fellows not accepted their position? I called AFI and was told they notify people immediately after anyone turns down their acceptance, implying that either (a) they had a 100% yield, (b) they've already called the alternates who got in, or (c) a bunch of those who were accepted haven't yet responded. I'm guessing either (b) or (c) but don't know which one.

Oh, and I almost forgot: congrats to everyone admitted recently!

 

[ColoradoGuy]

KrisKelvin you rock.

I've tried to resist the cinegirl convo but alas the urge has won out. Please cinegirl, leave this thread alone. No need to stir up fights. It's not productive.

Side note, Forum Rules

 

[midlands]

Screenwriting alternate, haven't heard anything. Not too optimistic (based on higher up on the thread, there are a LOT of alternates, conceivably even everybody they interviewed who wasn't straight-up accepted) -- but you never know.

I'm going to guess it's closer to (c), though -- I would bet that the majority of people don't official enroll (including paying the deposit or whatever the process is) until right at April 15.

A question for anyone/everyone: Schools generally specifically say that they can't answer individual questions about one's applications, but perhaps the fact of being an alternate gets a foot in the door with regard to asking about why you didn't get in. So -- do people think it would be okay, if we got waitlisted but ultimately don't make it in, to ask about what was good and bad on your application and for recommendations on how to improve your application if you apply in the future?

 

[RobbieBlock]

Well I sure do hope that they don't contact people right after slots are opened, because if that is the case it is not looking too good for us alternates.

On a sidenote now I am paranoid for anything I have said that could be taken the wrong way in regards to AFI on this forum.

 

[KrisKelvin]

I think it's okay to ask your interviewer. Of course, you should be tactful about it and express that you want to know because you want your application for next year to be great (which I'm assuming is true). Worst thing that happens is they say they can't tell you, however even then you've shown a desire to improve and I believe that's something for which they're looking.

For what it's worth, the alternate letter was very specific with April 18th, and seeing as no one has said they got in off wait list yet I'm pretty sure they're going to tally the numbers end of day tomorrow or over the weekend and make calls/send emails Monday. What concerns me is how many, because no one has said definitively they're turning down their spot. Still, I'd be surprised if there weren't at least a few.

 

[random]

@ cinegirl1999:
Thanks, I would join the group as soon as I find a way to login Facebook (it's blocked in China)
Also, congrats to you for being accepted by NYU!

@ Jerry Bruckheimer Fan:
I missed the first call from Phil at 5pm, April 13 (LA time), and got another call from Aldana(I guess she's a secretary) at next morning. After that, I received the notification email from Karin.
Wish you could receive the call/email soon!

 

[gzeshDP]

Hey, sorry to hijack the thread for a hot minute, but does anyone know what date the fall school term begins for AFI? I know the month is August but I can't seem to find information beyond that, even in the application. Thanks.

 

[ColoradoGuy]

Originally posted by gzeshDP:
Hey, sorry to hijack the thread for a hot minute, but does anyone know what date the fall school term begins for AFI? I know the month is August but I can't seem to find information beyond that, even in the application. Thanks.

http://www.afintranet.org/ Not sure the fall info is there, but the past calendars are present.

 

[WhetCherry]

Hello All!

I've been lurking around the last couple days and just wanted to let you know that I've been accepted for Screenwriting. I was an alternate, I received the call a little passed 4 this afternoon from an 'unavailable' number. It's funny because I've been missing a call from unavailable since 4/13, no voicemail, thought it was a debt collector, thought nothing of it.

Yeah right! I went right on to this forum and searched for said missed unavailable calls in the previous posts.

I got the same missed call yesterday and my phone was right next to me, on silent!!! I was getting my Netflix fix.

Took my phone with me to the gym today, full volume, Karin got me on the eliptical. I ran out the door and around my apartment complex, showed absolutely no restraint with my enthusiasm + endorphin high. I was bubbling over with sweat and good times.

I also locked myself out of the gym.

Good Luck to those still waiting and I can't wait to meet everyone soon.
To those who didn't get in this time around, Don't Fret!!! I was rejected last year, my first time applying. Represent yourself in your work honestly and you will get in next time.


Here's to more debt!
Cheers!!!