AFI App for Fall 2009 (1 Viewer)

[ezgi]

Hey guys,
I had my interview on the phone, like 4 hours ago, I was all nervous and told them that. It was hard to hear sometimes.It was with Robert Mandel and Jim McBride. They tried to make me relax asking questions about weather or what time is it over here. They were friendly, most of the time I've talked. It was pretty short just 14 minutes, about why afi? what I read? what I watch? my previous favorite film? what I do in daily life, and of course how am I going to pay it. They mentioned about my work. asked me if I had any questions about AFI,and we also talked about a friend of mine who is a current fellow. I don't remember my answers but it was not bad at the same time not very good. They mentioned that directing students will wait till april 15 for the final results. I told them that I was waiting for this call like for five months so I can wait for another month
btw I agree with you J.M, this is literally driving me crazy too! I do also feel almost sick, but we have no other option, we will just wait, we have to..
hope everyone is doing good, and good luck to everyone!

 

[Joaquin]

Hey there, Faaa...

I applied for cinematography and did not get an interview.
Could you tell me more about your personal statement, experience, and reel.
I'm gonna try again later this year.
Thanks.

 

[Faaa]

Well, I have study quite a lot cinematography in Europe(University, seminar, film school) and I have worked too, but in small projects.I sent a 3 minutes reel and pictures, and I guess it was very short. They are expecting a 5 minutes reel so in case I will get accepted on the 2nd day class I should show my fellows a longer reel. They said that to me on the interview.

I guess that about the statement, the most important thing is to be very very very sincere. Why cinematography, who are you, what you want from life, what cinematography works you like,...
Of course you should try again, also because I guess they will see how really interested you are and it could mean being accepted!!

 

[Filipe]

Nice to know everything went fine in your interview Ezgi.

And good luck tou you, cinematography guys!

 

[SimAlex]

i'm beginning to think that i'm not getting a call b/c i'm not getting in. *sigh*

 

[Justin18]

just called afi admissions

she said screenwriting notifications will probably happen tomorrow because the fifteenth was a sunday

maybe they're teaching us how to maintain suspense in a scene through real life lessons ;0

 

[AviQ]

Oh these are good news to all screenwriters out there! Lets hope for other disciplines to be announced soon!

 

[tabbycat]

I'm excited for the screenwriters.. I'm pulling for everyone on this forum!

 

[ProfUnrath]

Originally posted by Justin18:
just called afi admissions

she said screenwriting notifications will probably happen tomorrow because the fifteenth was a sunday

maybe they're teaching us how to maintain suspense in a scene through real life lessons ;0

Thanks for the update, Justin; that's the first exhalation I think I've had in a week.

 

[tabbycat]

anyone know if they're still interviewing for editing? I mean, I'm assuming they are based on the dates they gave me to choose from. But I don't think I've seen any other editing applicants post yet. Editors, show yourselves! I'm curious how many applied this year..

 

[Filipe]

Hey Ezgi,

yes, there's the other guy from here who won the scholarship with me. But it wouldn't surprise me if it were just the two of us. I would guess you are the only one from Turkey, wouldn't you?

And don't sweat over your interview. Mine was short too. 25 min tops.

Whishing you the best of luck as well! =)

God, this wait is killing me!

 

[Filipe]

Justin18,

do you happen to know if by notificantions he/she meant "phone calls" or "mailing letters"?

I'm foreseeing a new day of "ring, phone, ring!"

 

[J.M.]

Haha a day of ring phone ring? More like the past month :-(

Oh dear. This isn't healthy.

 

[Justin18]

yeah she said if accepted notifications by phone and email...not sure which might be first

so ring phone ring and refresh refresh

sorry can't type much because of a busted laptop keyboard

i'm also pulling for everyone here ;0

 

[Justin18]

no prob, prof ... i feel you on that exhale comment

 

[KayS]

Hey guys,

I applied to screenwriting and I got an e-mail from AFI a little over 5 minutes ago saying I got in. Seems a bit odd since it is 8:00 PM over there, but they probably have a lot of notifying to do. Should be soon, guys!

 

[AviQ]

OMG Congratulations!!!!!!!
I hope I have your same luck and we can meet each other in a few months!

 

[JG86]

I've been accepted as well. I hope to see you guys in the fall. Good luck if you haven't heard yet. Congrats KayS.

 

[Filipe]

Congrats, Kays!
Now-- you wanna kill me? I have to check my e-mail obssessvely now!

Have you decided what offer you're going to accept? I'm sure it's a tough decision, but a nice one as well.

Let's hope we all get e-mails or phone calls tomorrow!

 

[AviQ]

Originally posted by JG86:
I've been accepted as well. I hope to see you guys in the fall. Good luck if you haven't heard yet. Congrats KayS.

Which discipline did you apply for?
Congratulations!