AFI 2011 (2 Viewers)

[afi_ian]

Originally posted by AmyLoreen:
I got accepted a few weeks ago to AFI's screenwriting program and I couldn't be more excited! I'm a forum virgin, so I wanted to lay myself out here! Hi everyone! I started a facebook group called American Film Institute Upcoming 2011 Fellows, so if you get accepted, you should join and drink the punch!

AmyLoreen I searched on Facebook but couldn't find any group with anything resembling the name American Film Institute Upcoming 2011 Fellows.


Also seen it misspelled a bunch of times so just thought I would mention it in case you have to send a mail but but it is Karin with and i and not Karen.

 

[HI FILM]

Friends, When is the day we are expecting to hear decisions for directing applicants?

 

[ColoradoGuy]

Originally posted by HI FILM:
Friends, When is the day we are expecting to hear decisions for directing applicants?

April 15th

 

[HI FILM]

too far

 

[filmdirector2011]

Anyone else going insane from all the waiting? Two weeks seems like an eternity! And I had my interview but I'm STILL recovering from my nervousness.

 

[R. Sid]

@BBQshow

That's the thing. I didnt get a call for an interview. I havent been told that I am rejected either. Havent heard back, period. My friend applied with me and he got his reject. I called them up and they said I will get to know on April 15th. But since I didnt get the interview call, it means ill be getting the reject on 15th right? I dont have my hopes up so either way I just want to get it over with and start working on next years application.

 

[filmdirector2011]

@R. Sid: What did your friend apply for? If he applied for screenwriting, producing or cinematography, those applicants were notified on March 15th. Did you apply for directing?

 

[R. Sid]

Oh that makes sense then. My friend applied for cinematography. I applied for directing.

 

[AmyLoreen]

Try going to this link? http://www.facebook.com/#!/hom...roup_109938462422725

 

[HI FILM]

6 days to hearing back.

 

[cinegirl1999]

Please help. Does anyone know anything about student loans? I am already $30,000 in debut. Do you think they will let me take out another loan for AFI? What do they look for in your credit report? I have paid on time for everything.

Anyone here ever taken out a HUGE student loan before? Is it easy?

PLEASE WRITE BACK!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Munky the robot]

cinegirl1999 methinks you need a co- signer.

But then again I am not American and this is just what I have learnt on the internet. I could be wrong. I think you guys have something called Stafford loans.

Google it

 

[Robert Powell]

Originally posted by cinegirl1999:
Please help. Does anyone know anything about student loans? I am already $30,000 in debut. Do you think they will let me take out another loan for AFI? What do they look for in your credit report? I have paid on time for everything.

Anyone here ever taken out a HUGE student loan before? Is it easy?

PLEASE WRITE BACK!!!!!!!!!!

If you can showcase to the school that you can not only pay for school, but pay or successfully fundraise the enormous amount of money that comes with producing a good thesis, I can't imagine why they would care, even if you're in debt. As long as you can showcase that they aren't in a financial risk in taking you, I can't imagine why not, however thats easier said than done, AFI is outlandishly expensive, especially considering all the hidden costs of the school and living in LA

 

[KrisKelvin]

Originally posted by Robert Powell:
They just extended the time for Producers and Writers to send in their deposits

Hey Robert (or anyone who knows),

I wasn't aware of this, but as a screenwriting alternate I was told in my letter that they would let me know on April 18th whether I'd made it off the wait list. Does this mean that date is being pushed back?

 

[Robert Powell]

Originally posted by KrisKelvin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert Powell:
They just extended the time for Producers and Writers to send in their deposits

Hey Robert (or anyone who knows),

I wasn't aware of this, but as a screenwriting alternate I was told in my letter that they would let me know on April 18th whether I'd made it off the wait list. Does this mean that date is being pushed back? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, 9/10 times when AFI gives you a notification date, it's pretty definitive. That date you gave is beyond the April 15th deadline for Prod/S.W. to submit tuition. Good luck though man...

 

[KrisKelvin]

Originally posted by Robert Powell:
No, 9/10 times when AFI gives you a notification date, it's pretty definitive. That date you gave is beyond the April 15th deadline for Prod/S.W. to submit tuition. Good luck though man...

Thanks. Good to know, though I'm not optimistic since I've yet to see anyone who was accepted post that they're not going.

 

[Robert Powell]

Originally posted by KrisKelvin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert Powell:
No, 9/10 times when AFI gives you a notification date, it's pretty definitive. That date you gave is beyond the April 15th deadline for Prod/S.W. to submit tuition. Good luck though man...

Thanks. Good to know, though I'm not optimistic since I've yet to see anyone who was accepted post that they're not going. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't think this forum is a good representation of AFI or its applicants honestly, I personally hate most forums and am not sure why I'm on this one, probably because its a slow work week. but don't get your hopes up, placement in the writing program is bizarre, lotta things can happen, especially since writing attracts a lot of international students. A lot of bad film makers go to AFI, a lot of great ones get rejected, just keep trying man, keep refining your craft, totally not the end of the world if this year doesn't work out.

 

[cinegirl1999]

Originally posted by Robert Powell:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KrisKelvin:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Robert Powell:
No, 9/10 times when AFI gives you a notification date, it's pretty definitive. That date you gave is beyond the April 15th deadline for Prod/S.W. to submit tuition. Good luck though man...

Thanks. Good to know, though I'm not optimistic since I've yet to see anyone who was accepted post that they're not going. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't think this forum is a good representation of AFI or its applicants honestly, I personally hate most forums and am not sure why I'm on this one, probably because its a slow work week. but don't get your hopes up, placement in the writing program is bizarre, lotta things can happen, especially since writing attracts a lot of international students. A lot of bad film makers go to AFI, a lot of great ones get rejected, just keep trying man, keep refining your craft, totally not the end of the world if this year doesn't work out. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

@Robert Powell:
Of course there are bad and good filmmakers. It's a FILM SCHOOL. People go there to LEARN. Not everyone there is going to be the next Spielberg. Every film school is hit or miss. It's the same with the film industry, which AFI is a model of. Unfortunately they cannot accept everyone into their program.

Also, it's not only about talent. You may be a great producer/director or whatever discipline, but that doesn't mean you know how to work with people. That is why they INTERVIEW you. If they judged you only by your work, then that would not be right.

 

[cinegirl1999]

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I would also like to add, film school is NOT about being good or bad, it's about LEARNING. AFI is no different. So how dare you Robert go around judging people. We ALL have something new to learn and that the whole purpose of applying to film schools. If we were all good then why would we need to go to school? So I hope when you start school in the fall you will get off your high horse and start being humble. Yes, there will be the obvious great talents and the bad ones, but WHO THE F*&@ CARES?? WE SHOULD ALL SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER.

 

[afi_ian]

Originally posted by cinegirl1999:
Please help. Does anyone know anything about student loans? I am already $30,000 in debut. Do you think they will let me take out another loan for AFI? What do they look for in your credit report? I have paid on time for everything.

Anyone here ever taken out a HUGE student loan before? Is it easy?

PLEASE WRITE BACK!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Cinegirl,

tried to private message bout this but guess you have it turned off. Anyway financial aid office at AFI or any school really is just there as a tool to help you. save any merit or need based scholarships or grants offered by the school directly AFI will not be giving or loaning you money directly. If you are a US citizen or green card holder and are eligible for government loans such as stafford they will help determine your eligibility. If you don't qualify (which is more likely in the case you have too much money, or if you are still a dependent if your parents have too much money) then AFI financial aid office will help direct you to some private lenders that they have worked with in the past. Not sure about AFI, and likely not the case, but there have been some scandals in the past with colleges who take money from different private loan providers to funnel students to borrow money from them. private loans the rate will almost all cases be higher than government loans. during the application procedure they will likely run a credit and background check on you and may require you to have a cosigner. depending on the natural of your current 30k in debt, if it is for student loans you can postpone payment while you are attending school and then after school consolidate your two loans at the prevailing rate upon graduation (well actually 6 months after graduation on account of the grace period they grant).

As far as easy to get, I think you should be able to find a company to lend the money, but you have to be careful about the terms, i.e. the interest rate you have to pay, step up or default provisions, etc. So while like all of us I am sure you are excited to go and want to get the loans however be sure to look careful at the loan provider and the terms of the individual loan.

I am far from an expert but if you have further questions I didn't address message me and I will answer them as best I can.