AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

[pinsandneedles]

Thanks, you too!

 

[pinsandneedles]

Ath579: are you doing any kind of preparation? I'm hoping this is just a test to make sure we are not insane in person, or that someone else didn't write our applications for us.

 

[TheRealSV]

Pinsandneedles and athat579. Joe is so cool. I met him in June so just be relaxed if you can. He really is a nice guy and will make you feel comfortable. Go and kick butt in the interview! Hope to see you both in the fall. So looking forward to finding my writing partner, cinematographer and producing partner. Tired of doing it all. lol! I just want to direct.

 

[ath579]

@TheRealSv, Good to hear! I've heard great things from AFI in general.

@pinsandneedles, My main preparation is trying to relax haha. I figure they just want to see who would fit well within the program.

 

[pinsandneedles]

Anxiety is mounting! Is anyone planning on drinking beforehand?

 

[ath579]

I'm planning a nice breakfast lol

 

[Moira]

Congrats, RealSV! I think everyone is nervous at the interviews and no one gets the chance to say everything they need to. But I think you are understating, it sounds like they are pretty much taking you in, if you ask me

I'm still waiting for any mail from AFI. Getting nervous already... (Directing discipline)

 

[pinsandneedles]

I wonder when they will be contacting the rest of the directing applicants?

 

[pinsandneedles]

I feel like stalking the admissions office.

 

[Sherif001]

Well,
It Monday and still no word...

 

[ath579]

I may be wrong, so if anyone knows feel free to correct me, but I think AFI conducts interviews throughout the spring and accepts on a rolling basis?

 

[TheRealSV]

Originally posted by ath579:
I may be wrong, so if anyone knows feel free to correct me, but I think AFI conducts interviews throughout the spring and accepts on a rolling basis?

Yup rolling bases for all disciplines accept directing. I think the director applicants find out in April/May if they have been accepted.

 

[ath579]

In that case, when do they begin accepting students in the other disciplines?

 

[pinsandneedles]

They said in the interview that they are trying to notify by March 1st.

 

[TheRealSV]

Originally posted by pinsandneedles:
They said in the interview that they are trying to notify by March 1st.

Hey Pins! Did you have your interview? How did it go? What discipline will they be notifying by March 1st? Screenwriters?

 

[zf1987]

Hey guys,

So I also got a call yesterday, well an email since I'm an international student with about 8-9 hours time difference, and apparently I made it to the interview. I guess that's a step in the right direction

My interview is on Friday, I'm looking forward to that. I will also try to update you on what to expect from these interviews. I've applied to the Directing program.

I was wondering if anyone had any idea as to how many people get drafted for interviews, and out of how many? Any ideas?

 

[Moira]

As far as I know from last year's forums, there are about 600 applicants each year and around thirty are accepted. But I don't have any official numbers. Just rumors

Still haven't heard anything. My e-mail sound is making me crazy, haha.

 

[pinsandneedles]

@TheRealSV: The interview went okay I think, who knows! And yes, it was a screenwriting interview so I assume those are the ones they are contacting by March 1st.

 

[Sherif001]

What kind of questions were you asked?

 

[pinsandneedles]

They asked what films I liked and specific questions about what I'm doing. They tripped me up when they asked how I would choose between screenwriting and directing programs if accepted to both. Definitely stammered on that one. They also asked how I was planning to pay for it, which was a little strange.

Feeling now, in retrospect, that I blew it! Oh well, time will tell. March 1st will be the moment of truth.