NYU Graduate Film 2022 (1 Viewer)

[inthemoodforlove]

I've been so drained from all the nerves and anticipation, I've found it hard to watch films/television or read books without thinking about these upcoming decisions. To try and combat this, I spontaneously went and saw the new Batman film in the cinema, and if you can, I would highly recommend seeing it! Fantastic film, beautiful cinematography, a brilliant score. If not Batman, I would recommend trying to see any film in the theatre if it's safe to do so where you are - being physically immersed in the movie-going experience really did the trick to reignite my love for film and remind me of all the reasons why I want to pursue this, with or without film school.

 

[inthemoodforlove]

Does anyone have any idea how the process works post-interview? Do they review your entire file again or is it more that the interview now plays the most important role in deciding the final cohort?

 

[Nidhi Kamath]

Hi folks.. I wanted to know 2 things

- If 1 hasn't got an interview yet does that mean they haven't been shortlisted ?
- When will the decisions come ?

Thank you and goodluck

 

[likeyou]

Hi folks.. I wanted to know 2 things

- If 1 hasn't got an interview yet does that mean they haven't been shortlisted ?
- When will the decisions come ?

Thank you and goodluck

Last year I received rejection without interview on 17 of March

 

[Nidhi Kamath]

Last year I received rejection without interview on 17 of March

Hi thanks for the reply. Yea I figured on their website only finalists are interviewed. So technically I am not shortlisted So won't be waiting for the rejection letter.

 

[Nidhi Kamath]

Weird they replied saying the interview requests will be sent till mid march so guess I still have some hope

 

[ma98]

weird question but are all interviewed candidates either accepted or waitlisted?

 

[inthemoodforlove]

weird question but are all interviewed candidates either accepted or waitlisted?

Wondering the same thing, I haven’t seen too many NYU applications that interviewed and were denied

 

[Mos31203]

NYU is my dream school and the only school I applied to last year. I was devastated when I didn't even get an interview last cycle. Following NYU's rejection letter, I was in such deep despair and was seriously doubting myself as a filmmaker for a while.

After some very intense self-reflection and soul searching (even thought about just giving up filming all together and just go be a mom), I came to understand that if I truly love filmmaking, nothing is ever going to stop me from doing it. I took a scriptwriting class at a local universities, wrote more scripts, made a better short, and just kept on improving my applications.

I wish I can tell you that I got an interview with NYU this year, but I can't, because I did not. But what I can tell you is that so far I have been accepted into the 2022 film MFA program at USC, UT-Austin with fellowship and waiting on decisions from UCLA and Columbia after strong interviews.

I guess what I am trying to say is remember that you are in love with filmmaking not the film school. As long as you take that love for film with you and keep on creating, doors will open for you. They might not be the initial doors you were hoping for, but they will still lead you to a better place!

DM me if anyone wants some support or talk about films (especially horror films).

I had a similar experience back in 2020. I tried again last year and when I got my first rejection letter this time, I was very very devasted. But after a lot of conversations with myself and others, I kinda came to the realization that film schools aren't the end goal here. My ultimate goal is to enter this industry and keep making films.

I didn't get an interview request from NYU this year either, but I got accepted to the TRF program at Syracuse (also my dream school). Now I'm helping some friends produce a stage play in September and trying to write more stories before the program starts. Just wanna share my experience here as well because I know it feels terrible and devastating not hearing back from dream schools.

Also I'd love to have some suggestions on making horror films lol I'm scared of them but I do want to make one myself.

 

[It_movie]

Does anyone know when we’ll hear back?

 

[banastronaut]

Does anyone know when we’ll hear back?

Last year was around the 15th, so next week might be when we hear back.

 

[Bel225]

I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share any more about their application if they were successful in getting an interview? I didn’t get one last year and have been unsuccessful this year too. I did get an interview at Columbia and have been accepted for socdoc at SVA this year. Obviously NYU is extremely competitive but I’m curious as to what I’ve been getting wrong. Huge congrats to everyone who have gotten interviews - such an incredible achievement

 

[likeyou]

Hi guys,

I just had the interview. That was challenging but inspiring. With some questions, I got lost. But in general, they are very nice and friendly. Besides, I got some advice on coming prepared if I am accepted, which is priceless for me.

 

[Bergmanbaby]

Hi guys,

I just had the interview. That was challenging but inspiring. With some questions, I got lost. But in general, they are very nice and friendly. Besides, I got some advice on coming prepared if I am accepted, which is priceless for me.

wow, what kind of advice?

 

[inthemoodforlove]

I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share any more about their application if they were successful in getting an interview? I didn’t get one last year and have been unsuccessful this year too. I did get an interview at Columbia and have been accepted for socdoc at SVA this year. Obviously NYU is extremely competitive but I’m curious as to what I’ve been getting wrong. Huge congrats to everyone who have gotten interviews - such an incredible achievement

Right now, I'm honestly too much of a mess, spiralling between hope and despair - but I'd be happy to answer any questions/share my experience after I get some closure from all this. Feel free to send me a pm!

 

[Bergmanbaby]

If they said by March 15th then do we think it’s tomorrow… I can’t think about anything else right now

 

[e96]

I had a similar experience back in 2020. I tried again last year and when I got my first rejection letter this time, I was very very devasted. But after a lot of conversations with myself and others, I kinda came to the realization that film schools aren't the end goal here. My ultimate goal is to enter this industry and keep making films.

I didn't get an interview request from NYU this year either, but I got accepted to the TRF program at Syracuse (also my dream school). Now I'm helping some friends produce a stage play in September and trying to write more stories before the program starts. Just wanna share my experience here as well because I know it feels terrible and devastating not hearing back from dream schools.

Also I'd love to have some suggestions on making horror films lol I'm scared of them but I do want to make one myself.

I was accepted to Syracuse with a huge scholarship! Would love to chat with you about your experience because I’ll be between that program and DePaul if I’m not accepted to LMU.

 

[e96]

I was accepted to Syracuse with a huge scholarship! Would love to chat with you about your experience because I’ll be between that program and DePaul if I’m not accepted to LMU.

Ignore my comment since I see that you’ll be starting this fall. Congratulations!

 

[Mos31203]

I was accepted to Syracuse with a huge scholarship! Would love to chat with you about your experience because I’ll be between that program and DePaul if I’m not accepted to LMU.

Hey! I'm a bit curious, has the program told you how much the scholarship will be? I also got promised with that but I never hear back about it yet lol also if you got accepted it, you probably should consider joining their Facebook group and maybe we can chat there or here is fine but I'm not sure how it works.

 

[e96]

Hey! I'm a bit curious, has the program told you how much the scholarship will be? I also got promised with that but I never hear back about it yet lol also if you got accepted it, you probably should consider joining their Facebook group and maybe we can chat there or here is fine but I'm not sure how it works.

They sent me a separate email the next morning notifying me that I received a scholarship and with the exact amount. Can you send me a link to the group?