AFI Fellows 2009

[tabbycat]

oh yeah - congrats brighteyes! I got too caught up in my own freaking out to remember to say that

 

[ezgi]

congratss brighteyes!!! that's great news..
tabby hang in there!

I read some of the directing applicants received an e mail last nite saying stg like, we know you got answers from other places, ours will come on April 15th.. brighteyes did you also get stg like that before your acceptance mail?

I think maybe they're only sending it to directing applicants and I haven't get anything like that..I don't know how to interpret it..but I don't think that it's a good sign not to get it

 

[tabbycat]

thanks ez - you too!! I think there was a theory that people who applied to other schools - like usc or ucla im guessing, which have early deadlines for telling them if you want to go there or not - got the email. It's possible, since they do ask you where else you applied on the afi app. I originally thought it was an "all directors" thing too, but who knows? did you apply to usc or ucla too?

 

[jean-paul]

For the Production Designers out there - it seems that notices are now going out. I just got my acceptance letter by email today!

 

[carhyu]

Congrats Bright eyes and Jean-Paul!

Hey Ez! Tabbycat! Don't worry, it's not over yet! I kept thinking I didn't get any kind of email like the rest were, but it eventually came. Ezgi! I was like you too, in that I only applied to AFI, so I was way too nervous in that interview.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[ProfUnrath]

Congrats to brighteyes and jean-paul! The crew's starting to come together!

 

[jackjesus]

yes there AFI Fellows. I was accepted to the Director's program on Thursday afternoon ( April 9th ). Anyone else heard?

 

[ezgi]

thanks carol! you're right it's not over yet..

jack- this is great! I think you're the first director that got accepted in this forum!!

 

[brighteyes]

Here is my email: On behalf of the Admissions Committee of the AFI Conservatory, congratulations on your acceptance as a Editing Fellow for the fall of 2009. The 2009-2010 Conservatory year should prove to be an exciting and eminently rewarding one for all of us. We are delighted that you will be joining the AFI program.

An official AFI Conservatory acceptance letter will follow, along with the confirmation of acceptance letter, via US Mail.

Please reply to confirm e-mail receipt. Again, Congratulations.

I just realize I forgot to reply to the email. Whoops! Anyway, good luck everyone!

 

[elliefent]

What's up guys! Future AFI Cinematography Fellow joining the group, also hailing from the ATX!!!

I look forward to meeting all of you and spending what will hopefully be some of the most ass-kickingest 2 years we've ever had!

 

[JG86]

elliefent,

Congratulations! It's nice to know I'll have someone to talk about how much I miss Austin with in the fall.

-Jake

 

[elliefent]

Jake,

we should get together for some drinks while we're both still here! I know I'm going to enjoy my summer to the fullest and savor the last days of sweet sweet austin-ness til the bitter end. And with all this rain, the "toobing" should be supreme this year!

-ellie

Originally posted by JG86:
elliefent,

Congratulations! It's nice to know I'll have someone to talk about how much I miss Austin with in the fall.

-Jake

 

[carhyu]

Hey Ellie,

You made me think of something. I've been feeling nervous as hell, like oh, it's going to be so hard, and stressful. I haven't even remembered the you're so right. It's going to be the most exhilarating 2 years of our lives! Thanks for that!

 

[ProfUnrath]

Congrats, ellie!

 

[ProfUnrath]

carhyu - I might have missed it in earlier posts, but what discipline are you in?

 

[ChristopherB]

JG, Avi, Felipe, Prof, brighteyes, pos, movie lover, Kret, Ellie, Faaa, Guy, Cary, Lu, Brian, Wyeth, Doggie, Jack, Jean”¦CONGRATS to you all for getting in”¦(whew!!! I hope I got everyone so far). My apologies for missing anyone else who's been accepted as well”¦

To re-introduce myself, My name's Chris and I'm going to be a cinematography fellow coming into the fold. I popped in about a month ago (lol”¦page 1) and it seems this group is growing quite a bit now.

I can't agree with you more Prof., It looks like everyone is coming together. I'm truly excited for all of us to make excellent
strides during our upcoming 2 year tenure at AFI.

I offered it up once and I'll do so again”¦
Being from Los Angeles, I'd like to offer up any assistance
(advice, info, NOT MONEY , etc.)to help in your transitions out here.

We should all endeavor to get together before DAY 1 as a few others have mentioned in this forum. Again, all my best to everyone and I'm truly honored to be apart of this diverse incoming class of filmmakers.

P.S. - I am wishing all luck to Hong, Tabby, Ezgi, Eliya, Hernan, Ryan, and all others waiting to hear back!!! Keep that positivity flowing.

C

 

[JG86]

Chris,

I'll be in LA all summer before we start in August and I certainly agree that we should have some kind of get together before Day 1.

-Jake

 

[ProfUnrath]

I'm planning on getting to the Southland at the start of August - or "when I throw off the shackles of my office job and leave Minnesota for ever," as I've taken to calling it.

It would be great to get together. I believe my high school marching band was bigger than the total student count at AFI, so we're lucky to not be at a big university. It'll be great to start discussing things and learning from one another.

 

[ChristopherB]

Great!!! We should consider organizing something official for Late July/Early August. I've noticed the official meet and greet they had at USC. We should put on something similar that is Officially Unofficial...



Btw, we're definitely lucky. We really will get the opportunity to develop close working relationships as a result of such a small student body. I've been obsessed lately in checking out other alumni of AFI, and I notice a recurring theme with Alums working together long down the road (i.e. Darren Aronofsky / Matthew Libatique). I'm hoping we all forge tight bonds.

I can't say it enough...but I'm so honored to be in the company of Alums and future AFI'ers.

C

 

[Lulu]

Hey guys! Congrats to all the official fellows! And good luck to all the others... I definitely agree that we should all meet up for a happy hour or something of the sort before day 1 of this madness begins..