AFI 2012 (2 Viewers)

[khomya]

Yesterday I scheduled an interview for 20th of March.
For Directing.

 

[freakyfreddy]

Originally posted by freakyfreddy:
Did anyone go to the thesis showcase last night?

I guess not. I haven't heard back yet for the directing discipline so I think I'm a reject. I am still on the fence on whether or not I actually need to go to film school. After seeing these films I will probably reapply next year. With the same diffidence toward film school.

The films looked very professional. All of them very impressive. Some I liked more than others (Nani was my favorite, Bosco's Guitar was my girlfriend's favorite) and the Lion Shadows had wonderful cinematography.

I just wanted to post this because all of those who were accepted should feel very confident about your future as a film maker and looking at the resume of some of the fellows; I think most probably didn't need AFI. Some I could tell knew that and acted like they were the #$%^.

I need AFI/film school. I'm not good enough technically yet. But those of you all-stars that have worked in the industry or graduated from a film school with a ton of accolades why do you feel you need to go back to film school? I just want a sense of what you experienced at work or after film school that made you feel that you needed more. If you don't feel comfortable posting the answer on the board just send me a PM.

Little background on myself- I never went to film school, I have never worked in the industry. I just have friends, books on filmmaking, a DSLR, FCP, audio and lighting equipment. I submitted two shorts and I graduated from UCSD with a biology degree.

Thanks for reading this long post hope to hear back from my fellow movie lovers.

 

[Paul J.]

Not going so far as calling my self an all star but I might have one perspective on your question.

I live in Finland and have been working in the industry after graduating in a local film school. However those whom I work with are either former schoolmates or contacts I made while participating in internships during my studies. Now would I move to the States - my professional network would be zero.

So you see going to school is not 100% about honing ones technical skills - I think that continues throughout your life. It´s also about building a long lasting network of likeminded people that, together, can achieve tons. And that network grows with every job you do after school as well.

This at least is my two cents. Am seriously thinking of hopping over at some point and... well.. no matter how much experience at that point, I think this is the way I´ll end up going as well

 

[alidir08]

For those who got accepted CONGRATS!!! Everyone else like me who is waiting keep your fingers crossed. I am waiting to hear back on Directing and no Directing applicants have posted saying ether they got in or not. I am still very confident.

 

[ignatiusreilly]

Got the acceptance e.mail on Thursday, there are no words to how ****ing happy I felt. Best of luck to everyone still waiting. (Screenwriting)

 

[Smiley]

Hey guys, I was accepted for screenwriting in the AFI but I have decided I'm going to Columbia (it was my first choice from the beginning). So I guess this means there'll be a place available for one of the waitlisters

Best of luck for everyone! It's an amazing program.

 

[msinla]

Accepted for editing. Very excited, looking forward to meeting you all.

 

[BRooney]

Good luck at Columbia Smiley, did my undergrad there. You'll enjoy Dodge.

 

[Che Gray]

@khomoya just to clarify did you get a call from AFI yesterday to make this interview? Are they still calling for interviews? I'm so confused... Anyway, good luck!

 

[khomya]

Yes, they called me and offer to run interview on 23rd of March. But at their empty timeslot it would be 2AM at my place. So they say that they will find another time and in couple of hours I received a letter with convenient time on 20th of March.
So the interview is tomorrow!!!

 

[newstyle]

got accepted as an editing fellow!!

 

[ignatiusreilly]

Wouldn't someone like to start a Facebook group for accepted 2012 students so we can get to know each other??? I would but Facebook is not usually kind to me when I show initiative.

 

[monkeysontoast]

Done!

Class of 2014 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AfiClassOf2014

 

[khomya]

Just had an interview.

I was told that the results will be on 2nd of April.

Waaaaaaiting...

 

[alidir08]

April 2nd will be the greatest day of my life I feel very confident and hope the best to everyone who is waiting on that day.

 

[alidir08]

@khomya how did your interview go? You interviewed for directing right?

 

[khomya]

I think it went well.

But for 80% of the time my web camera was off. And for 50% of the time AFI`s web camera was off.
Due to the bad quality of video & sound.

But despite that - it was an interesting conversations about what I want from Program and why I choose AFI.

 

[yonkondy]

Interviewed today at noon in LA with Peter and Barbara.

Went really well. Pretty standard questions. I spent a lot of time explaining my ever-evolving approach to directing -- then somehow got into how I would have directed Michael Cimino's 'Heaven's Gate' differently, with examples. Haha.

I'm certainly looking forward to April 2nd.

 

[alidir08]

do oyu guys think being one of the first interviewed or one of the last is better?

 

[khomya]

I hope that the last ones - have better chances

But honestly - I think its no difference.