AFI 2011

[BBQshow]

Originally posted by 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. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree and disagree with you. It's true, like it or not, that somebody can be good or bad at something so that means somebody can be a good or bad filmmaker as well as being a good or a bad waitress. The thing is that I don't think that AFI accepts people that are bad, maybe they accept people that you might not like their style as much as others but that doesn't mean he is bad at making films, maybe you just don't like it. So Robert, I don't believe that bad filmmakers get to be accepted in a school that recieves almost 500 applicants per discipline, honestly but anyway WHO KNOWS.

 

[cinegirl1999]

Originally posted by BBQshow:
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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. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree and disagree with you. It's true, like it or not, that somebody can be good or bad at something so that means somebody can be a good or bad filmmaker as well as being a good or a bad waitress. The thing is that I don't think that AFI accepts people that are bad, maybe they accept people that you might not like their style as much as others but that doesn't mean he is bad at making films, maybe you just don't like it. So Robert, I don't believe that bad filmmakers get to be accepted in a school that recieves almost 500 applicants per discipline, honestly but anyway WHO KNOWS. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

actually, nope. Not all 28 directors will be good. Not all 28 screenwriters will be good. Not all 28 producers will be good. HOWEVER, EVERYONE IS LEARNING, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SKILL LEVEL. We should support one another, REGARDLESS.

 

[cinegirl1999]

@BBQShow: You're not an idealist. You're naive.

 

[Felipetto]

Just got an email.

Accepted for directing. I'm international.

I sent my deposit to Columbia over a week ago so I'll be happy to give my spot away to one of the waitlisted.

Good luck!

 

[ColoradoGuy]

Accepted for directing. Congratulations everyone!

 

[CS]

Also accepted for directing. Congrats everyone!

 

[Insearchof_]

I just got the email too, I was accepted into the Directing program. I am extremely happy, it feels great to know that a school wants you, out of hundreds of people. Unfortunately I will be going to NYU. So hopefully this will make someone on the wait-list as happy as I am.

 

[xtrmn8ngangl]

My heart is broken.

I just received the Directing Alternate email.

good luck to those that are in.

 

[filmdirector2011]

I've been accepted as a Directing Fellow!

@xtrmn8ngangl - don't worry, you still have a shot! Two directors on here are passing up AFI.

 

[filmdirector2011]

Incoming fellows Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/home....roup_200484556638402

 

[GodIsACowboy]

Just got a call from Phillip Linson - accepted as an editing fellow! I'm pretty sure I also made him think I was a big weirdo because after thanking him like 5 times, my brain completely turned off, and I couldn't say anything else. Congratulations to all those accepted and best of luck to those still waiting to hear back!

 

[hohoho]

Accepted for Design.



Congratulations everyone!

 

[laurens488]

Excitedly accepted as a Production Design Fellow! Congratulations to everyone!

 

[Bouier]

Long time troller, first time poster.

Got the email this morning, accepted as a Directing Fellow.

 

[BBQshow]

Did everyone recieve an email? even the rejected ones?? anyone here??

I haven't recieve anything yet... I supose that means a NO

 

[Hongdong]

Also a lurker, also just got the call from Phil Linson accepting me into the editing program.

@GodIsACowboy-- your phone conversation sounds pretty much like mine. Just kept saying thank you until he hung up!

I actually went to AFI for my interview and when in LA I visited Chapman/USC/UCLA. I will say that I think AFI students have to work the hardest and the program is the most focused...that's the general feeling I got off of it because many of the students seemed present and they were tired! The cycle system seems like a very smart way to learn. The other school had their plusses and minuses and if anyone is interested in hearing them, please feel free to message me. Congratulations to all those who got in and best of luck to those waiting to hear.

 

[cinegirl1999]

CONGRATS TO ALL. I've been accepted to NYU so I'm going there instead even though AFI wanted me.

INCOMING AFI FELLOWS, BE NICE TO EACH OTHER. Remember, it's about LEARNING. Don't go there acting like you know everything. Be humble. Have fun. Make long lasting friendships. That is the most important in Hollywood, the relationships. Even if you are good, if you don't know how to work with people, forget about it.

Competition is healthy but not at the expense of friendships and your respect for one another.

 

[cinegirl1999]

also, you need to learn how to take constructive criticism and learn how to give it. CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM which means asking each other why we made certain choices and giving REASONS why something didn't work for you. Don't get all defensive on each other, ok? Remember, you are helping each other LEARN. And part of learning is giving each other CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK.

 

[cinegirl1999]

and don't be under illusion that you're better than everyone else. Everyone is different, ok? So just focus on your own talents and don't be a snob. However, be honest with each other and give constructive feedback, ok?

 

[Nova]

are you the new AFI mom? how weird.