Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2022 entry

[goob]

Had my interview the other day with Blair & Jeannie. Thought it went well and like others mentioned it was a quick and laid back chat. My interview wasn't recorded, but I saw them taking notes throughout. I appreciate the convenience of being able to do Zoom interviews, but it can be slightly maddening trying to decipher what their etiquette means! Good luck to everyone

 

[rac_98]

Had my interview the other day with Blair & Jeannie. Thought it went well and like others mentioned it was a quick and laid back chat. My interview wasn't recorded, but I saw them taking notes throughout. I appreciate the convenience of being able to do Zoom interviews, but it can be slightly maddening trying to decipher what their etiquette means! Good luck to everyone

That's great! Could you share some of the questions they asked??

 

[dchuang0710]

I just had my interview with Trey and George, they were very nice. They asked me about my short, my favorite film, and a film that I saw recently. I was very impressed when they identified the film that had the biggest influence on my short right away, you can tell they really care and are really knowledge about your apps.

I am not sure if my session was recorded, but hoping for the best.

 

[goob]

That's great! Could you share some of the questions they asked??

Very basic stuff. It was more like a conversation than a formal interview tbh. They're very kind and upfront that they're not trying to trick you -- just trying to get to know you and see if you're a good fit. They asked about my background, why I'm pursuing grad school, films/filmmakers influential to me, and what I write about & why. My biggest advice is to stay calm and be honest! It definitely seems like they'd prefer for people to speak off the cuff than have canned answers.

 

[FuschiaFlows]

Also had my interview already. Think it went well - they were really impressed with my ideas which was really reassuring. Fingers crossed!

 

[FuschiaFlows]

Does anyone interview date after 3/7? Just curious when interviews will end.

 

[mcama]

Also had my interview already. Think it went well - they were really impressed with my ideas which was really reassuring. Fingers crossed!

Who did you interview with?

 

[Jinna Dee]

Does anyone interview date after 3/7? Just curious when interviews will end.

My interview is going to be 3/13. kinda weird because it's on Sunday.

 

[Jinna Dee]

Also had my interview already. Think it went well - they were really impressed with my ideas which was really reassuring. Fingers crossed!

Did they ask you to pitch any new ideas?

 

[FuschiaFlows]

Who did you interview with?

Eric and Bette - they were lovely.

 

[Diba B]

Hey everyone! Did anyone get the chance to talk about the financial issues and paying for tuition in their interview?

 

[VBM]

Hey, had my interview yesterday, super nice! The questions were:
What are you up to right now?
I said I was writing some things so they asked what they were and I told them two things. They then gave feedback/advice on what I should work on.
Why an MFA and why move country to do it?
A specific question about something I said to do with science.
What films/filmmakers inspire you?
Any questions for us?

 

[StarkWayne]

Just had my interview... and the questions were pretty basic.
What are you up to now?
Why do you want an MFA
Stuff about my treatment and my 10-page script
What type of direction do I want to do
Is the 10-page screenplay my dream movie
If there's one existing movie that I wish I made it?

P.s. I had Eric and David.

 

[JJGitties]

Hi,

I had my interview with David and Eric yesterday. They were very sweet. Questions:
Tell us about the story of your screenplay, Where did the idea come from?
Tell us about the story of your feature film.
and some specific questions for me.

I asked about the scholarship and they said they have not seen any one who had won a full tuition amount which was not a good news for me.

I didn't find their emails to send thank you note. Do you guys have them?

 

[burungkilat]

I was sweating bullets when they told me to expand on my 1-page film treatment, I think I bombed that part. But the rest were pretty standard, like what am I doing now, what tv series/film inspire me. From my end, I asked questions like how can international students find success through the programme, can I toggle between screenwriting and TV writing.

My interviewers were: Matthew & Bette

 

[dchuang0710]

"As little as possible"

Love your user name Mr. Gitties. Best of luck to you!

 

[mcama]

Hi,

I had my interview with David and Eric yesterday. They were very sweet. Questions:
Tell us about the story of your screenplay, Where did the idea come from?
Tell us about the story of your feature film.
and some specific questions for me.

I asked about the scholarship and they said they have not seen any one who had won a full tuition amount which was not a good news for me.

I didn't find their emails to send thank you note. Do you guys have them?

They are avail on the Columbia directory.

 

[Bergmanbaby]

Hi,

I had my interview with David and Eric yesterday. They were very sweet. Questions:
Tell us about the story of your screenplay, Where did the idea come from?
Tell us about the story of your feature film.
and some specific questions for me.

I asked about the scholarship and they said they have not seen any one who had won a full tuition amount which was not a good news for me.

I didn't find their emails to send thank you note. Do you guys have them?

Wait what about the scholarship? They haven’t seen anyone ever receive a full scholarship or just not this year in the admissions process

 

[FuschiaFlows]

I know for a fact people have been given full scholarships before. It's extremely rare though and usually only awarded for those in particular circumstances.

 

[Bergmanbaby]

yeah same