AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

[Khwilson28]

I got rejected from NYU today and I assume I'll be getting rejected from AFI as well; especially since I haven't gotten a call about an interview yet.

I'm a Directing applicant.

 

[TheRealSV]

Originally posted by pinsandneedles:
Hey out there, anyone had a directing interview lately? Getting a bit nervous! One of the guys was on the writing team for Return to Oz and Walk the Line, both great films.


Any tips??

Who are you interviewing with? In person or Skype?

 

[pinsandneedles]

I had my interview today, they told me I wouldn't be getting in because my films were puppetry films (no real actors). So frustrating because they said thy loved the films, that I'm really talented, and if they were buying raw talent they would take me, but they're not. Thy shut the door and said 'don't get lost in the drift.'

 

[visualEyes]

@pinsandneedles Wow, that's really rough. I'm sorry to hear that. I can't believe they would interview you just to deny you in the face like that. Keep your head up though, I'm sure you are a really talented individual.

 

[Yuri]

Originally posted by pinsandneedles:
I had my interview today, they told me I wouldn't be getting in because my films were puppetry films (no real actors). So frustrating because they said thy loved the films, that I'm really talented, and if they were buying raw talent they would take me, but they're not. Thy shut the door and said 'don't get lost in the drift.'

I have a hard time believing they invited you for an interview just to let you know they aren't going to accept you. If you had no chance of getting in, which is what you're saying they told you, why would they even waste their time with an interview. I'm not calling you a liar, but I'm not sure we're getting the whole story. Sounds extreme. What discipline was this for? If this is the case, however, I am really sorry this happened. Keep on keeping on!

 

[ark]

My heart goes out to you brother. That is so weird on their part. And cruel.

Don't worry yourself with it. And keep your chin up.

Originally posted by pinsandneedles:
I had my interview today, they told me I wouldn't be getting in because my films were puppetry films (no real actors). So frustrating because they said thy loved the films, that I'm really talented, and if they were buying raw talent they would take me, but they're not. Thy shut the door and said 'don't get lost in the drift.'

 

[TheRealSV]

Originally posted by pinsandneedles:
I had my interview today, they told me I wouldn't be getting in because my films were puppetry films (no real actors). So frustrating because they said thy loved the films, that I'm really talented, and if they were buying raw talent they would take me, but they're not. Thy shut the door and said 'don't get lost in the drift.'

Sorry but I too have e a hard time believing they would just be that rude and interview you just to deny you. If they know for a fact your not AFI caliber you wouldn't have gotten an interview. I've never heard anyone being told at the interview their decision of acceptance or not and never them saying rude comments.

 

[pinsandneedles]

They told me to apply next year with more experience working with actors, and that if they were buying talent they would take me, but that's not what they're doing.

 

[visualEyes]

Whats AFI looking for I wonder

 

[pinsandneedles]

I'm not lying, they said they should have warned me but they wanted to meet the person behind the films they watched but they will not be letting me in because I didn't have a reel with live actors! So frustrated. They also said that the interview went really well, and that I seemed really focused, but to apply again next year. And that they would be watching me, and to "not get lost in the drift".

My delusional self is partly thinking that they are playing mind games, and will ultimately let me in, but so weird that they would do that! They reiterated several times that I would not be getting in. I guess I should just accept what they said as reality. They also harkened back to the days of David Lynch, and how he didn't have an actor in sight on his reel, but those days are gone, and now they have so many applicants with professional acting that they can't accept people like that.

Wow.

Cruel joke. I felt like I might have been their comic relief for the day or something?

And ps- it wasn't about not being AFI caliber, it was about having talent without enough experience working with actors.

 

[freakyfreddy]

Hey pins have you thought about applying to CalArts? I think that would be a great fit for you, especially if you like animation.

 

[wannabe13]

@pins: who did you meet?

 

[dusty_rose]

@pins I feel for you, I can only imagine how heartbroken I would feel after such an experience. At least they recognized your talent! Try to stay positive


How did the other interviews go? @death and @kt how was LA? My interview was pushed back to March 20th...

 

[kt]

LA was good!

I think my interview went well enough and both of my interviewers were very nice. As an FYI I applied for the editing emphasis.

Like others said it ended up being very conversational including a pretty enjoyable part about my favorite films of the year and favorite TV shows. We also talked about my visual samples, if I was prepared to put in the time (at times 10-15 hours a day, 7 days a week), the competetive nature of the industry etc. Which of course I said was aware of and prepared for.

Overall I think it was a good experience. I thought the campus was pretty and the people nice. They only accept 14 editors a year so who knows, but I feel lucky enough to have gotten the chance to talk to them. Hope this helps and good luck with your interview dusty_rose!

 

[After5]

Hi, a producer applicant here. I'm so glad to find this site and now busy reading through this thread from the beginning. Does anyone know that the interview calls are over at this point? I've submitted my application on the night of December 1 and it was confirmed on 2/4/2013. I was also told that my application was under review on 2/28/2013”¦. Does this mean that I still have hope for a call or it's over at this point?

 

[DeathDealer]

Originally posted by dusty_rose:
@pins I feel for you, I can only imagine how heartbroken I would feel after such an experience. At least they recognized your talent! Try to stay positive


How did the other interviews go? @death and @kt how was LA? My interview was pushed back to March 20th...

I'm scheduled to interview in about a week's time. We shall see then!

 

[Fanfand]

Anyone apply screenplay writing? I receive a email to confirm my mail adress this morning for AFI, they did not interview me, is this for rejection letter? why so formal? Anyone else get the comfirmation of your mailing adress email? and it is not auto email it comes from the program coodinator

 

[After5]

Fanfand: No I've not received that email... but instead I got a letter informing about the financial aid through AFI. Same here, I haven't gotten any call for an interview.

 

[dusty_rose]

Hey @kt, that's awesome that you're into editing. Of all the film disciplines, I think it's the hardest for me. You have to be such a detailed patient person to do it well. 10-15 hours a day 7 days a week?! WOW!

Hopefully all goes well for both of us! Thanks for the feedback and well wishes

 

[dusty_rose]

@deathD good luck on your interview!