NFTS Applications 2021 - The one where the world seems to be on fire.... (4 Viewers)

[Pluto]

has anyone heard anything for screenwriting?

Haven’t heard anything yet I sent my application in right at the end of May for screenwriting, so just over 3 weeks now. My dashboard still says selection panel. It would appear some specialisms are hearing back quicker, or I’m already on the rejection pile!

 

[wizard08]

Had the interview for Editing today, there were 3 people and they were quite cold throughout, but don’t let that discourage you! I think it is just their way of checking how you handle pressure and some criticism

 

[Haruki]

Had the interview for Editing today, there were 3 people and they were quite cold throughout, but don’t let that discourage you! I think it is just their way of checking how you handle pressure and some criticism

Did you have the head of editing Richard Cox and some two other tutors? Or was there anyone from admissions, former alumni, etc?

 

[Jacobbbb]

has anyone heard anything for screenwriting?

Nooooooooooooo. Nada.

 

[wizard08]

Did you have the head of editing Richard Cox and some two other tutors? Or was there anyone from admissions, former alumni, etc?

Yes Richard Cox and two tutors

 

[RG2029]

Did you have the head of editing Richard Cox and some two other tutors? Or was there anyone from admissions, former alumni, etc?

How do you know so much? Even the heads of other departments haha

 

[RG2029]

Did you have the head of editing Richard Cox and some two other tutors? Or was there anyone from admissions, former alumni, etc?

Did they show you a film and ask you to comment?

 

[RG2029]

Nooooooooooooo. Nada.

Screenwriter must not have gone to interview stage! Same for DF

 

[wizard08]

Did they show you a film and ask you to comment?

Yes you get sent a pdf with 3 links to films, you choose the one you’d like to watch and analyze

 

[Deleted member 24636]

Fellas, fellas, fellas! (This includes you, fellas without y chromosome)

Repeat after me please: We. Will. Never. Know.

We will never know the exact process times, we will never know the logic they use to grade us, we will never be thoroughly prepared, and once the results finally come, we will never know why they were what they were.

If I can tell you something from a lifetime of rejection (and working in HR), it is this: You are not in control of the process. Let go.

Let go, because the only thing you are doing is giving yourself anxiety, stretching time and, if you are rejected, creating a future psychological storm for yourself. Just let the fokin go.

It will never be 100% up to us to get accepted, just as it will never be 100% because of us if we are rejected.

So, want some cinnamon rolls while we wait?

 

[Unfortunately]

So, want some cinnamon rolls while we wait?

I'm more or less genetically coded to never turn down cinnamon rolls. So, yes.

 

[RG2029]

Fellas, fellas, fellas! (This includes you, fellas without y chromosome)

Repeat after me please: We. Will. Never. Know.

We will never know the exact process times, we will never know the logic they use to grade us, we will never be thoroughly prepared, and once the results finally come, we will never know why they were what they were.

If I can tell you something from a lifetime of rejection (and working in HR), it is this: You are not in control of the process. Let go.

Let go, because the only thing you are doing is giving yourself anxiety, stretching time and, if you are rejected, creating a future psychological storm for yourself. Just let the fokin go.

It will never be 100% up to us to get accepted, just as it will never be 100% because of us if we are rejected.

So, want some cinnamon rolls while we wait?

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Emotionally, mentally and physically I know all this ... but it has been quite fun to analyse and get a spy gate community going about something we are all so powerless in.

You are 100% right though - it is whipping up a storm.

Send one a those cinnamon rolls this way and lets all just chill. We can get our trauma drama from 'I May Destroy You' and 'Russian Doll'

 

[dub123]

Also how many members of the committee have to watch it? Surely a few editing / producing people who have analytics and are invited to interviews would know this - how many views did you guys have before being asked to interview?

Producing course doesn't require visual materials - just essay questions and a written creative proposal. So honestly no idea!

Interview tomorrow, eek...

 

[Deleted member 24636]

Emotionally, mentally and physically I know all this ... but it has been quite fun to analyse and get a spy gate community going about something we are all so powerless in.

You are 100% right though - it is whipping up a storm.

Send one a those cinnamon rolls this way and lets all just chill. We can get our trauma drama from 'I May Destroy You' and 'Russian Doll'

I mean, I agree! Being here and talking to people is great, especially seeing stuff like our shorts or portfolios (although I wish more people had posted theirs) After all "Suffering with friends is half suffering" and things like talking about our interviews (when they god damn happen) is very useful and cathartic. Sort of like comparing answers after an exam hahaha

However, I had to write the above post because the tone was going from "jittery" to "panicky" and that is never a good sign.

I hope we can all avoid going down that road.

 

[shish]

You're all talented filmmakers no matter what happens! Remember, anything you produce will always be better than Game of Thrones season 8

 

[omggirlz]

Hi I feel like this will prove to be a very stupid question but were screenwriting applicants meant to have got their references in to the Registry at the same time as the overall application was sent off? Or will the school notify our referees in their own time?

 

[Deleted member 24636]

You're all talented filmmakers no matter what happens! Remember, anything you produce will always be better than Game of Thrones season 8

HA!

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still hurts T.T

 

[ChrisL297]

Hey!
I am actually in a very similar place. I have an offer from MetFilm but find it super sketchy that I need to pay 5k upfront to secure my place. The interview was also conducted by a single administrator with no one from the department itself and it was basically me repeating everything I had written in my personal statement... I obviously don't want to put all my eggs in one basket and count on NFTS accepting me but I also don't want to pay 5k this instant, feels very manipulative!
I'd say if not NFTS, go for LFS.

Hi there, sorry for the late reply but here's an update. I got my place at the LFS and went for that because the interview just really made me feel like they had the student's interests in mind more than the Met did and LFS seem less money-minded tbh. And I totally agree with you about the manipulative aspect of the Met, really seems like they're trying to pressure students into accepting.

Wish you all the best, I'm very excited to start at LFS

 

[wizard08]

Hi I feel like this will prove to be a very stupid question but were screenwriting applicants meant to have got their references in to the Registry at the same time as the overall application was sent off? Or will the school notify our referees in their own time?

They tell you to ask your referees to send their letters when you get your interview date

 

[TheUnenlightenedOne]

Hey y'all, just checking in re MA Screenwriting applicants, anyone heard a peep yet? I applied on May 30th so hoping we will hear something any day now.