LMU Film & TV Production MFA - 2022

[scaldwellkerson]

I also applied to Writing and Producing but haven't heard anything yet. Also I didn't see a thread for it but there seems to be a solid amount of us who applied so should we make one?

Yeah it seems pretty silent from both sides and there weren’t lot of us who applied to the production program so we might not be the best bunch to judge

 

[Chris W]

I also applied to Writing and Producing but haven't heard anything yet. Also I didn't see a thread for it but there seems to be a solid amount of us who applied so should we make one?

Sure. Go for it!

 

[BottleCityJay]

Just got my interview request for TV Writing, check your emails!

 

[wuzpoppin]

Just got my interview request for TV Writing, check your emails!

thanks for the heads up, just got mine too (for tv writing/producing)!

 

[scaldwellkerson]

I received my interview notification as well for film and television production. Best wishes to everyone

 

[happiernow]

just got the interview request for film and tv production, good luck everyone!

 

[Ricmr]

Hi! I just got my interview request! Good luck to everyone

 

[Lu Li]

Got the interview request! Let's rock the interview!

 

[0rang3.chan]

no notification do people get in without an interview? Is that common?

 

[Chris W]

no notification do people get in without an interview? Is that common?

Yes. See stats on link below:

Loyola Marymount University - School of Film and Television Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

64%

Admitted

165 out of 258

16.7%

Waitlisted

43 out of 258

19.4%

Not Admitted

50 out of 258

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

 

[ajcurrie]

Class of 2020 here. You can totally get in without an interview. Loads of us did, including myself. Good luck all!

 

[Chris W]

Class of 2020 here. You can totally get in without an interview. Loads of us did, including myself. Good luck all!

You already went to LMU? Can you review the program if you did?

 

[scaldwellkerson]

My interview is this week and I’m feeling positive, would anyone like to post their Unforgettable Moment? I’d love to read some of yours

 

[e96]

no notification do people get in without an interview? Is that common?

When I attended an info session to meet faculty at LMU, they said not to get stressed if you don’t receive an interview because they don’t interview everyone!

 

[e96]

Also received an interview! So excited

 

[scaldwellkerson]

Had my interview today it was very nice and painless. It’s super short so if you think you’ll have questions for them make sure you ask the most important ones to you first because it’s literally 15 minutes and most of it is them asking you questions.

 

[BottleCityJay]

Had my interview today it was very nice and painless. It’s super short so if you think you’ll have questions for them make sure you ask the most important ones to you first because it’s literally 15 minutes and most of it is them asking you questions.

Do you mind sharing some of the questions they asked you?

 

[scaldwellkerson]

Do you mind sharing some of the questions they asked you?

~What attracted you to their program?
~What are your inspirations for storytelling/what types of stories do you want to tell?
~LMU is highly collaborative, what aspects of collaboration do you like (this I’m not remembering correctly but it’s something along these lines)
~What is your area in filmmaking that you want to focus on getting better at and what area of filmmaking are you interested in pursuing in the program?

 

[lskel]

Just had my interview with Prof Gino Brancolini (head of the grad film/tv production dept) and he is SO nice. Those 15 minutes went by quickly. He asked me:

- Why LMU?
- What are my strengths in filmmaking and were do I need work?
- Which specific discipline am I most interested in?
- LMU is focused on social justice. What's my involvement in social justice efforts?
- What kind of stories am I drawn to/do I want to tell?

And then I was able to ask him a few quick questions. For a couple of my questions (re: the editing track), he responded "shoot me an email and I'll connect you with the person in charge of that to get you an answer" and I know I shouldn't be blown away by that bc that is a very normal human response, but it seemed extra kind at the time. Anyway, it was super casual and easy going, and his sweet little kitty made an appearance.

Good luck, everyone! You got this!

 

[e96]

Did anyone ask for their emails? I completely forgot to and they are not listed on the site