AFI Fellows 2009

[AviQ]

Hi guys!

So being that results are being handed and delivered, I think it would be great to get onto the planning and sharing for all fellows of this coming Fall.

Housing?
Funding?
LA Madness?
etc...

 

[Filipe]

Hey Avi,

I think we could begin by introducing ourselves.

My name is Filipe Domiano, I'm 25, I'm from Brazil and I'm a screenwriting fellow.

I have absolutely no clue about housing so any tips would be really great.

 

[AviQ]

Well Hi Filipe and Jake!

My name is Avi Quijada, I'm 27 (and now apparently the oldest ) i'm from Caracas, Venezuela. I'm a Producing Fellow.

I'm trying to get to Cali around mid July, I might probably have some work to do over there for my current job during those months so I'll be around... and have been looking at housing around the Los Feliz area which is kind of ideal since AFI would be just a few steps away.

I'm also thinking of sharing, I might have 2 roommates in mind already.

 

[Filipe]

Fortunately I've been granted a scholarship from Fulbright so I'm beyond thankful that I don't have to worry about financing.

I'll check the website, JG, thanks. I know nothing about LA, but people have been saying Los Feliz is a great place to live. (Too bad it's far from the beach... hehehe)

I also assume most people have cars, right? Or can you make do with public transportation?

(JG, being from Austin, have you considered UT MFA? I've heard it's awesome!)

 

[Filipe]

I've been practicing brazilian jiu jitsu for a couple years now and I really like it. Have you studied any at all?

Actually I haven't, but I've practiced boxing for a couple of years.

Why have you chosen AFI particularly? I'm just curious since I might have to decide between AFI and some other school.

 

[carhyu]

Wow, Fullbright scholar in the house! That's so cool you don't have to worry about funding..

 

[carhyu]

Are you guys already locking down housing?? I guess I should get on CL soon.

 

[ProfUnrath]

Hey, guys; nice to have a space to talk amongst ourselves. (I feel awful for the people who went through the same stuff but didn't get in...) Anyway, thanks for starting the thread, Avi.

My name is Rod Peyton, and I'm a Screenwriting Fellow. I'm 28 years old, and will be coming to LA from Minneapolis, MN.

In regards to housing, my wife and I are keeping an eye on apartments, and playing a delicate balancing act with the transition out of our current jobs.

 

[Filipe]

Thanks Jake. It makes totally sense.

 

[dumbdoggie]

Hi Everybody,

I'm a cinematography fellow for 2009 ... just got my acceptance along with you guys. High-five.

I'm interested in being kept in the loop for housing. I'm relocating from New Zealand which is a bit complicated to begin with and won't have much time in August. I don't really know LA very well either so could use some advice on the best areas to live near school.

If interested I'm up for looking for places together or at the very least sharing some leads. It'd be good to have a place to shuttle to stepping off the plane.

Michael

 

[AviQ]

Hi michael, hi everybody!

In response to your housing question, I've been recomended, Los Feliz, Hollywood and Silver Lake if you have a car.

i'll be sure to keep you guys informed if I get any other info, but I think the Cali located felows can actually give us more light into it!

 

[Filipe]

Congratulations Michael!
My sister has just returned from a cruise around NZ. She just loved it!

 

[carhyu]

Hey all! Avi, Michael, if any of you guys find any good housing, please do post any leads. I'd love to find roommates too =)


The summer will be here before we know it. I don't know LA very much, but I'm sure we'll get acquainted sooner than we know it.

Also, is anyone taking out the tuition on all loans? For some reason I got nervous in the interview when they said, some people can't attend because they don't have enough money to cover the tuition. That could be me!

For anyone interested, I found www.scholarships.com has a lot of matches if you need extra funding..

-Carol

 

[Filipe]

Don't worry, Carol, I'm sure you'll figure it out!

 

[eliya]

hi there
I am Eliya... just had my interview this monday... did all of you guys got your answers already?
does any of you know of funds that are still open?
and AVI - R you Israeli as well ? are you in the US already?

 

[carhyu]

Hi Eliya! I think most if not all of us got decisions already.

Filipe, thanks! You're right, the ducks will all line up soon enough!

 

[ChristopherB]

Greetings to All,

My name is Christopher Babers. I'm 28. I'm joining the fellows this year in the cinematography MFA program. HIGH FIVE, Michael.

This is really great to have a forum like this to connect with the incoming class. Congrats to everyone accepted so far...

Since I'm from Los Angeles. Maybe I can key you in on the geography around AFI...by no means am I the authority on how to get around L.A., but perhaps I can be of some assistance.

 

[AviQ]

Originally posted by eliya:
hi there
I am Eliya... just had my interview this monday... did all of you guys got your answers already?
does any of you know of funds that are still open?
and AVI - R you Israeli as well ? are you in the US already?

Hi Eliya!

No I'm Venezuelan, AVI stands for my 2 birth names, that I don't use (Ana Virginia)
But its nice to meet you!
I get that confussion all the time!

Avi

 

[wyeth1913]

Hey guys,

My name is Max Wyeth and I am finishing up my undergrd in MO this May and will be attending the AFI as a producing fellow this fall. Looking forward to meeting/working with all of you!

 

[Filipe]

Guys,

does anyone know when classes start? I read somewhere that classes last year started on August 18th, but aren't classes supposed to start in September?

And one more thing: we have full classes during the summer terms, right? That's why they say it's a "five semester program", isn't it?