Columbia 2012 Applicants

Unfortunately, I got a rejection letter today. What a long wait. Anyway, I am glad this is over.
Good luck to all others on the waitlist.
 
The problem with film schools is you have no idea what they are looking for. Even if you are the most brilliant young filmmaker today, they have their own set of criteria. I remember being given a tour by an NYU alum and he said he had never touched a camera in his life before NYU. Who knows what goes into their decision making process? There is never any feedback, just a standard letter written by someone's secretary.
 
Andy2011, no! sorry to hear you got rejected. I can't believe it! I saw your other post where spent last summer on the waitlist and thought you probably get admitted like arsee talked about since they wanted to hold onto you last year.

Plus you'd think they'd at least pay you some respect and not reject you so late after they wailisted you last year.....jeese. At least it is over. I feel the same way.
 
Pebble, thanks for your concern. Good luck for your next year application. I think I am going to skip film schools and make movies. :) I would like to thank the Webmaster for creating this wonderful place for us. Good luck for all and good bye.
 
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Any idea how my screenwriters are waitlisted at Columbia? And how are you waitlisters doinh? has anyone one been let off the waitlist yet?
I'm waiting for NYU.
 
Originally posted by marty_mcfly:
The problem with film schools is you have no idea what they are looking for. Even if you are the most brilliant young filmmaker today, they have their own set of criteria. I remember being given a tour by an NYU alum and he said he had never touched a camera in his life before NYU. Who knows what goes into their decision making process? There is never any feedback, just a standard letter written by someone's secretary.

So true. My brother-in-law recently got into a bunch of prestigious law schools after the previous year he was flat out rejected from every one he applied to. His solution? He studied for the LSAT's more, got a better score, and then they were practically banging the door down. There isn't any magical test to study for when it comes to film score, when I'm rejected I'm left to my own reasoning as to why. Even worse, improvement isn't necessarily something that can come from work. In theory I could spend my entire life redrafting scripts, tweaking them, editing, etc. and still never have "it". Law school? Grad school? Generally if you work hard enough at these eventually you'll get there, they are the direct result of how much you want it. Film school? Wanting it only takes you so far, some of us will never get there because we lack that "it" factor, that thing that sets us apart from the rest. Not to mention how incredibly subjective the entire process is. There is a very real possibility that what one guy at UCLA thinks is hot garbage someone at NYU could think is genius, on some level this is exciting, but on another it's frightening.
 
Hi dudes,

I have a question about one of the writing requirement from Columbia. I'm working on the film scenario now, which is giving you an openning and asks you to follow the scene. My question is during the 2-3pages writing, can I change the location of the story? Does it count a change of scene? Can I change the scene in this assignment?
I'm So confused, hope somebody can help me!
 
hello,aNDu2011,I am apply for the CP in columbia, I accepted an interview now, could you give some advice, and what kind of the questions in the interview. I am nevious cause my English so rusty, thanks so much!!
Originally posted by Pebble:
Can't believe you both haven't heard! My hunch is you'll get admitted really soon. I'm sure the class has some spots open from people turning down their offers. Good luck to you both!
 
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