CalArts Film & Video MFA program

[RWF]

Is anyone else applying to the CalArts Film & Video MFA program. I wonder how hard it is to get into this particular program. Could someone who's gotten in share some info if possible.

 

[ragingdebull]

yeah I applied to this program too. no idea how hard it is and how many students they need. just received a receipt of my portfolio.

 

[sudarshansuresh]

Hello. I've applied to the Film Directing MFA at CalArts. Just received a portfolio receipt communication too. Haven't heard anything else. If I may ask, did you guys consider the Film Directing program as well before applying?

 

[RWF]

I considered it but ultimately I decided on the Film & Video program because it seemed more experimental and less rigid than the Film Directing program. To each his own I guess. I also got a receipt for my portfolio although the materials checklist online says that there are a few things still missing.

By the way, what did you guys send for you portfolio? Have you guys screened at festivals? Won awards?

 

[sudarshansuresh]

I haven't received a materials checklist yet (though the portfolio receipt email said I should receive one shortly). When did you receive the checklist?

My visual submission was a narrative short (no fests, awards or anything of the sort). I suppose your requirements were different?

 

[RWF]

Yeah the requirements were different I think. I received the checklist weeks ago. Maybe send admissions an email to check on that.

 

[ragingdebull]

anyone has any news?

 

[RWF]

I haven't heard anything and there are still a couple of things listed as missing on my materials checklist.

 

[stee0221]

I haven't heard anything either. Same story for me. There are a number of things listed as missing on my checklist that I submitted a long time ago...transcripts and recommendations. Cheers!

 

[ReneeM]

Hello everyone, I'm being lucky got an interview invitation on Mar.8th! Anyone else got an interview?

 

[ragingdebull]

Originally posted by ReneeM:
Hello everyone, I'm being lucky got an interview invitation on Mar.8th! Anyone else got an interview?

When did you submit all your materials, before the early deadline?

 

[film888]

Originally posted by ReneeM:
Hello everyone, I'm being lucky got an interview invitation on Mar.8th! Anyone else got an interview?

i think you applied for film directing? film/video applicants don't have interviews.. good luck though!

 

[ReneeM]

Originally posted by film888:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ReneeM:
Hello everyone, I'm being lucky got an interview invitation on Mar.8th! Anyone else got an interview?

i think you applied for film directing? film/video applicants don't have interviews.. good luck though! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ah..sorry,thank you!!

 

[lfreeman]

My interview is for the 8th as well. Nothing but fun all day, right?

 

[film888]

Has anyone heard from CalArts yet about acceptances/rejections?

 

[stee0221]

I haven't heard anything yet. I hope we will get a wonderful acceptance email soon!

 

[RWF]

I got in. Anybody else? I'm probably going to go here.

 

[film888]

Congrats! When did you find out? And by mail or email?

 

[RWF]

Thanks. Yesterday by email. The email asks you to log into the application status thing and there it tells you the decision.

Edit: Actually got a letter in the mail as well today.

 

[stee0221]

@RFW: When did you apply? I applied just before the January 1 deadline. I checked my application status, and it is still pending review or something along that line. Additionally, it looks like you're in CA. Have you been to the campus, and if so, what did you think? Cheers!