Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2022 entry

[Lunathena]

Also starting my application this week. Haha! The pressure is on.

Omg, I feel so relieved to know I'm not alone haha. Good luck!!

 

[Chris W]

Deadline is December 15, 2021 @ 11:59 PM

Deadline is coming up! How's everyone's application coming?

 

[fosteli124]

wrapping up the final edits hoping to have it submitted this Friday!

 

[FuschiaFlows]

In the weeds with the creative materials. Definitely gonna be pulling a few all-nighters but the ideas are there!

Two Questions:
Is anyone submitting a resume? I realized that Screenwriting / Directing doesn’t require or ask for one. Kind of a bummer cause I feel like mine would have been pretty strong.

Is anyone not submitting visual material as a Screenwriting / Directing applicant. It’s apparently not required but strongly encouraged.

 

[mcama]

I didn’t submit a visual component last year (was waitlisted) and I won’t be this year.

 

[FuschiaFlows]

I didn’t submit a visual component last year (was waitlisted) and I won’t be this year.

Interesting! That's reassuring - I may not either. And, you were applying as a directing / screenwriting applicant I assume?

 

[Pk1990]

I have a rather dumb question... for those who applied to directing stream and added videos to your creative portfolio.
1. While uploading videos there's a checkmark that says representative work. I'm assuming that means " you made this "???

2. The other requirement is uploading a list of contributions. Is there a format for doing this?

 

[Browncapital]

This might be a stupid question but is it okay if your creative portfolio is compromised of different genres?

Also it says a log-line should be included in the screenplay for the dramatic writing sample. What does or should that look like?

 

[Bergmanbaby]

This might be a stupid question but is it okay if your creative portfolio is compromised of different genres?

Also it says a log-line should be included in the screenplay for the dramatic writing sample. What does or should that look like?

I think they actually prefer to see variety within your portfolio in terms of genre so that's good. also googling loglines for the structure will help

 

[fosteli124]

The deadline is tomorrow how is everyone doing?!

 

[JHD]

I finished my personal essay only to just discover that it has to be in courier which has put it a page and a half over the limit

 

[Chris W]

I finished my personal essay only to just discover that it has to be in courier which has put it a page and a half over the limit

Well better to discover now than after submitting!

 

[JHD]

Well better to discover now than after submitting!

Very true!

 

[fosteli124]

I finished my personal essay only to just discover that it has to be in courier which has put it a page and a half over the limit

the same thing happened to me

 

[audr3y]

I finished my personal essay only to just discover that it has to be in courier which has put it a page and a half over the limit

Where did you find this information?

 

[audr3y]

Where did you find this information?

Just kidding! I found it!

 

[JHD]

Just kidding! I found it!View attachment 2732

Yeah, I don't know why that didn't register in my head. I've never written an essay in Courier so I guess that's why. Lucky for me every other aspect of my application is done and submitted. Really nervous about this one though.

 

[Casper]

does anyone encounter problem with english proficiency when uploading?
i upload a duolingo test but it still shows error.

 

[Chris W]

Deadline day! Please don't wait until the last minute. Good luck!

 

[Yang Qian]

does anyone encounter problem with english proficiency when uploading?
i upload a duolingo test but it still shows error.

View attachment 2733

I submitted TOEFL score and it says please allow up to 2 weeks for the English proficiency requirement to be verified. I think they are going to verify this after the fee payment.