I think it's a good sign for everyone! It's a Zoom with Adam Salky and Karen Maruyama.
Not yet, at this point I feel like it would be something completely out of left field if it happens. I've written AFI off unless proven otherwise
Could you please share in detail what questions they asked? And any information they might have mentioned?
For sure, but just looking at the data on this site for Directing, those notifications rarely ever cross into February - so I was basing my comment off of that data
I definitely will. It's Thursday afternoon so I'll update you guys here after.
but other than that it was a super great conversation.
Wow, that seems like a great sign!! Like "we want to pick you, but how can we know you will pick us?" Is AFI your top choice? Also, how did they know where else you'd applied?So… I just had my interview for screenwriting and it was LONG!! Probably about 40 minutes or less but I think it went pretty well. One question however that really through me off but I think I answered to the best of my ability was “So we know you’re applying for other programs (Columbia, USC, etc.), can you tell how each one of them differs and where you see yourself? Cause chances are you’re getting into at least one so we want to make sure you know what’s right for you.” I was like????
I actually reused one of the scenes I had came up with for USC in my AFI application but made some slight changes to it. They must’ve picked up on it but thankfully they liked it cause it could’ve easily backfired.
How did they know you were applying to other schools?So… I just had my interview for screenwriting and it was LONG!! Probably about 40 minutes or less but I think it went pretty well. One question however that really through me off but I think I answered to the best of my ability was “So we know you’re applying for other programs (Columbia, USC, etc.), can you tell how each one of them differs and where you see yourself? Cause chances are you’re getting into at least one so we want to make sure you know what’s right for you.” I was like????
I actually responded to this in an earlier postHow did they know you were applying to other schools?
I was SO worried about a question like this, to the point where I left the “where else are you applying” question on the application blank.So… I just had my interview for screenwriting and it was LONG!! Probably about 40 minutes or less but I think it went pretty well. One question however that really through me off but I think I answered to the best of my ability was “So we know you’re applying for other programs (Columbia, USC, etc.), can you tell how each one of them differs and where you see yourself? Cause chances are you’re getting into at least one so we want to make sure you know what’s right for you.” I was like????
I bet they were curious to see how you too critique. I bet you handled it well since you appreciated the feedback. Is this your number 1 pick?
I think you're right! Yes it is. How about you?
Awww you're a shoo-in! Good luck! I didn't apply to AFI. I've just been watching the thread because I'm becoming more interested in the program.
That sounds like a good sign!! I'm curious about the interview order because I've seen you say your interview email is a few days before mine, but the interview date they gave me is earlier than yours. It seems like they have their own time schedule, and maybe we had different interviewers. I'm just guessing haha.So… I just had my interview for screenwriting and it was LONG!! Probably about 40 minutes or less but I think it went pretty well. One question however that really through me off but I think I answered to the best of my ability was “So we know you’re applying for other programs (Columbia, USC, etc.), can you tell how each one of them differs and where you see yourself? Cause chances are you’re getting into at least one so we want to make sure you know what’s right for you.” I was like????
