AFI App for Fall 2009

[Filipe]

I'm really, really, really sorry to hear that, Justin. Are you applying anywhere else?

Congratulations, AviQ. We're applying for screenwriting as well right? I see you're from Venezuela? That's nice!

KayS, AFI is definitely one of my top choices. USC is the only school I would consider in order to decline AFi's offer, for the same reason you pointed out: TV writing. But I'm absolutely 100% thrilled with AFI as well!

Thanks for the support, guys.

 

[AviQ]

Thank you guys for all the congrats!

Federico, hang in there! not only are you south american but you're living in my second fav place in the US, Pittsburgh! I hope you do get in!

Filipe!

I applied for Producing, so I may be producing one of your scripts?
I believe I'm the first I know of that has been accepted from my discipline in this forum?

Justin, I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get in, but keep trying if you really want to go. One of my buddies didn't get in the first year, same like you, after the interview and everything, and next year he got it!

 

[Justin18]

thanks for the kind words prof and filipe

maybe usc or fsu will come through

you guys are right...just gotta keep my head up theres a reason for everything

 

[Justin18]

good thought aviq

 

[Filipe]

I really hope USC or FSU works out for you, Justin!

 

[Justin18]

thanks filipe and you should celebrate tonight... afi or usc for you are two awesome options and now you've got one in the books

 

[Filipe]

Thanks, Justin. I'm definitely thrilled with AFI. But seriously, hang in there, man. It's still March.

I've applied to 5 schools, and besides AFI, I haven't heard a THING.

 

[Justin18]

thanks that means a lot to me

 

[wyeth1913]

I just got accepted into the producers program at the AFI. Now the fun starts with trying to find a place to live and figure out how I am going to pay for it!

 

[AviQ]

Oh another producer!

Have you heard of anyone else? I think you and I are the only ones in this forum!

Congratulations!

 

[Cutch]

Hey Guys,
I first of all want to thank everyone on this site for being so open during this stressful time. Congrats to all of those who have been accepted and for those who have not heard anything yet keep your head up, good things will come. I am from Canada and I got accepted to the producers program earlier tonight. I have been reading other international students who have been accepted and i'm curious how you guys are paying for everything? If you have any tips let me know because I have read other people saying that international students are no longer being granted loans from U.S. Banks. Let me know what you guys are doing. Maybe we can pool our ideas and make this process a little easier.

 

[AviQ]

Originally posted by Cutch:
Hey Guys,
I first of all want to thank everyone on this site for being so open during this stressful time. Congrats to all of those who have been accepted and for those who have not heard anything yet keep your head up, good things will come. I am from Canada and I got accepted to the producers program earlier tonight. I have been reading other international students who have been accepted and i'm curious how you guys are paying for everything? If you have any tips let me know because I have read other people saying that international students are no longer being granted loans from U.S. Banks. Let me know what you guys are doing. Maybe we can pool our ideas and make this process a little easier.

Hi Cutch Congrats! and welcome to the bunch I'm a producer as well.

I have to say I have been saving like for a long time now for this purpose and now its just when i made it so i could possibly think of this...
But yeah, it appears that rumor its true. :s

 

[AviQ]

I was thinking we should open a thread for the 2009 fellows?... I checked and of course its only been 3 days, there's none

so heres the link:
http://forums.studentfilms.com...&r=73010879#73010879

 

[SimAlex]

I first of all want to thank everyone on this site for being so open during this stressful time.

yeah, it's been an interesting ride. i just wanted to say -- i am insanely jealous of those of u who have gotten in, and i am definitely pulling for you to do the best work you possibly can -- however you define that, doing whatever kind of projects you want to do.

make mistakes, take risks, write a lot, and ENJOY it. you're going to school as much for your classmates -- who represent your budding professional creative partners -- as the education itself.

Good Luck AFI Fellows!

(oh yeah -- when u all are showrunners, and i'm still Sim the Peon, hire me!!!! )

 

[MovieLover]

Hey wyeth1913 and AviQ, congrats! I'm also a producing applicant, but applied quite late in the process and I now have my interview on Friday. It will be phone interview, since I'm in Spain. AviQ, I see you are from Venezuela, that's exciting!Wyeth, where are you from?? Anyway, I hope my interview goes well and we can meet in August in LA! Wish me luck!

 

[Taylor Magyar]

Congrats to everyone who has heard so far! Just wondering, how many cinematography applicants have heard back??

 

[AviQ]

Originally posted by MovieLover:
Hey wyeth1913 and AviQ, congrats! I'm also a producing applicant, but applied quite late in the process and I now have my interview on Friday. It will be phone interview, since I'm in Spain. AviQ, I see you are from Venezuela, that's exciting!Wyeth, where are you from?? Anyway, I hope my interview goes well and we can meet in August in LA! Wish me luck!

Good luck in your interview! Just be natural and sincere and it will go well. I think producers got nice interviewers, so don't fear!

I hope you get selected coming from "La Madre Patria" and all LOL

Break A leg!

 

[Hong]

Originally posted by Taylor Magyar:
Congrats to everyone who has heard so far! Just wondering, how many cinematography applicants have heard back??

Just call admissions, they will tell you the result.

 

[J.M.]

Have any directors heard anything this week? Or should I start giving up hope...?

 

[mkench]

Directors will most likely not hear til April 15th. At least, that's what it says on the website. From what I remember from reading last year's posts, directors were notified mid-april.