Chapman Directing 2022 entry

[Micky lol]

Honestly, it’s so hard to tell with these online stats and I don’t trust it’s accuracy entirely. But using your energy to worry isn’t super helpful! The application process is out of our control at this stage and so I’d take it easy and just know that whatever is meant to be will be

You are definitely right! Thanks！

 

[krbee]

I think it’s uncommon for Chapman for directing candidates to interview so I wouldn’t worry.

Everyone who gets into Chapman's directing program has to interview. But they probably will send out another round of them after they're done with this first round, I bet.

 

[e96]

You are definitely right! Thanks！

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You are definitely right! Thanks！

Everyone who gets into Chapman's directing program has to interview. But they probably will send out another round of them after they're done with this first round, I bet.

Where did you hear this? I can’t find anything on the site so I’m just curious! Did you speak with admissions about this?

 

[krbee]

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Where did you hear this? I can’t find anything on the site so I’m just curious! Did you speak with admissions about this?

That interview with admissions was about undergraduates. I went to Chapman for the screenwriting mfa, and all the directors I went with interviewed.

 

[e96]

That interview with admissions was about undergraduates. I went to Chapman for the screenwriting mfa, and all the directors I went with interviewed.

Thank you for the info!

 

[Micky lol]

That interview with admissions was about undergraduates. I went to Chapman for the screenwriting mfa, and all the directors I went with interviewed.

you said you have an interview with screenwriting MFA but not with directing? I think the interview with directing has not been sent out yet, there are so few people receiving the interview notification online…

 

[e96]

you said you have an interview with screenwriting MFA but not with directing? I think the interview with directing has not been sent out yet, there are so few people receiving the interview notification online…

No, this person is saying that during their time at Chapman as a screenwriting student, the directing students in the program all were required to interview to be admitted into the program. This person is applying now for the directing program at Chapman.

 

[emmk]

I had mine with Michael and Kevin. It was only around 20 minutes or so, virtually. They asked I think two questions each about what films I liked from last year and collaboration with a writer on the first cycle film. And I think they asked why I wanted to direct.

thanks for this info!

would anyone else be down to share their interview experience? would love to get a sense of whether it differs across diff profs. if not, np at all of course thanks!

 

[e96]

Just received an invite to a zoom masterclass, but I didn’t receive an interview I am confused to say the least! Has this happened to anyone else? Wondering if this link was sent to everyone in their system or if there was a reason they sent this.

 

[Xuejie Shao]

Just received an invite to a zoom masterclass, but I didn’t receive an interview I am confused to say the least! Has this happened to anyone else? Wondering if this link was sent to everyone in their system or if there was a reason they sent this.

Ys， it send to everyone.

 

[e96]

Ys， it send to everyone.

Yep realized I received one of these a year ago too

 

[Diba B]

Should I lose hope now? is anyone else impatiently waiting for an email too? I applied for film production with directing emphasis and I was confident about my application

 

[Micky lol]

Should I lose hope now? is anyone else impatiently waiting for an email too? I applied for film production with directing emphasis and I was confident about my application

Me too, I was confident about mine as well. But I think they probably have rejected me and I have started to prepare film production with cinematography in 2023. I remember it doesn't have interview and suits me better. Hope to see you in Chapman next year.

 

[e96]

Me too, I was confident about mine as well. But I think they probably have rejected me and I have started to prepare film production with cinematography in 2023. I remember it doesn't have interview and suits me better. Hope to see you in Chapman next year.

Last year, someone said on the forum that directing students were admitted without interview, or that an interview wasn’t needed. Something along those lines so I’m still holding onto that glimpse of hope

 

[Micky lol]

Last year, someone said on the forum that directing students were admitted without interview, or that an interview wasn’t needed. Something along those lines so I’m still holding onto that glimpse of hope

!!! I really appreciate your optimism! Your words are encouraging me all the time. I haven't lost hope although I am preparing for next year's program. Thank you told me this and I strongly wish we can be friends one day.

 

[e96]

!!! I really appreciate your optimism! Your words are encouraging me all the time. I haven't lost hope although I am preparing for next year's program. Thank you told me this and I strongly wish we can be friends one day.

I’m so glad!! And I was actually thinking like I wish I applied to both Directing and Cinematography, but not sure if you can apply to both specializations for the same year. I never asked
I do hope I’m accepted to one of my top three programs which is either LMU, Chapman, or USC, but if I’m not, I’ll attend one of the other programs I’ve been accepted to because I feel that whatever is meant to be is meant to be. But I also get that for others they feel genuinely in their heart that a specific program like USC or Chapman is right for them so by all means, if that’s you and you’re set on it, apply for Cinematography or reapply to Directing if not accepted the first time! Film school at the end of the day is about getting your foot in the door.

 

[Micky lol]

I’m so glad!! And I was actually thinking like I wish I applied to both Directing and Cinematography, but not sure if you can apply to both specializations for the same year. I never asked
I do hope I’m accepted to one of my top three programs which is either LMU, Chapman, or USC, but if I’m not, I’ll attend one of the other programs I’ve been accepted to because I feel that whatever is meant to be is meant to be. But I also get that for others they feel genuinely in their heart that a specific program like USC or Chapman is right for them so by all means, if that’s you and you’re set on it, apply for Cinematography or reapply to Directing if not accepted the first time! Film school at the end of the day is about getting your foot in the door.

I can't agree with you more!!! I only applied Tisch and chapman with directing and cinematography this year!!! If they reject me. I have to apply these programs next year. That's the worst result
I saw you already had interview about LMU. Congratulations!!! That's a wonderful film school and I believe you can get the offer.
So where I can contact you on social media? Ins, Facebook or Twitter?

 

[It_movie]

I’m almost certain they haven’t started sending out results yet

 

[e96]

I can't agree with you more!!! I only applied Tisch and chapman with directing and cinematography this year!!! If they reject me. I have to apply these programs next year. That's the worst result
I saw you already had interview about LMU. Congratulations!!! That's a wonderful film school and I believe you can get the offer.
So where I can contact you on social media? Ins, Facebook or Twitter?

Sorry I don’t feel comfortable handing out my social media on this site. And thank you!

 

[Micky lol]

Sorry I don’t feel comfortable handing out my social media on this site. And thank you!

That's ok and best wishes for you!