Producers thread

[A.K.]

Congrats VEru, Can you give me information on your application as well. My email is Akil.Kurji@gmail.com

I actually got a letter today saying i got rejected. I went in for an interview and met with Richard. I thought I had a great shot as a 21 year old. My application was amazing but I didn't have time to study for my GRE's. I bombed it. I think that could be the reason why. I have produced 2 feature films but looks like I will have to shoot for the stark program next year. Any advice guys? Thanks.

 

[Kalie14]

Cabezon, I just saw the new Chapman thread. Eek! I'll def keep you posted...best of luck!

 

[joenyc]

Hey guys-
I got a call yesterday and have been accepted to the Stark Program.
Congrats to those accepted and good luck to everybody who has yet to hear/going to reapply.
This board has been very helpful in getting me through the waiting period!

 

[Jayimess]

These forums are crawled by humans bots, Google and otherwise. Some may be predatory.

Be careful about listing your email addresses!!

Congrats, condolences, and good thoughts to all of you.

 

[psufilmgirl]

Congrats Joe!!!!

Can you give us the details I your app? I'm just trying to get all my ducks in a row for next year!!!

 

[annqc]

Congratulations veru, lf47, and joe on being accepted.

I received my rejection letter in the mail today. I would sincerely appreciate any information regarding your application, background experience, and any advice you may have to offer so I may have some input on how to strengthen my application for next year. My email address is qchaudhary@gmail.com. Thank you.

To everyone else in the same situation, best of luck in reapplying! I have heard it's all about perseverance.

Best.

 

[Turu]

Hey Everyone,

I've been accepted into the Peter Stark Program too!

 

[Ysabelle]

Hi Turu,
When did you get the call?
March 3rd?
It seems they called everyone the same day and that if you haven't received a call by now it's not looking good

 

[Ysabelle]

Also Turu,
CONGRATS!!!! Sorry this whole process is making me mad and rude...

 

[LA Filmmaker]

Ysabelle -

I was the first one to post a rejection in this thread from Stark...

I definitely know how you feel... especially after getting my rejection... I really thought I had a great shot at getting in...

It does seem like they called everyone on the same day. But, you never know... so far there have been 5 people that got into Stark that are on this board. I wouldn't give up hope until you see a letter in the mail.

After I got my rejection letter, I was very upset... so don't feel too bad about the emotions, getting into Grad school is a huge deal..

The process is REALLY annoying, and a lot of times it seems like they don't really know what they want...

 

[MikeSter4]

So I want to know everyones opinion. Everyone I have worked with in the entertainment industry is wondering why I am going back to school. No one I have met yet on sets has gone to Grad school. Is this really an industry about who you know? Because I know for one that's the only reason I have been able to get work on a set.

I'm just so stuck and confused about what I want to do, because lets face it grad school is not cheep...

 

[cabezon]

You bring up a good point Mike. I think everyone here needs to be realistic about school and costs (especially with the economy in its current state). That's probably why they ask the infamous interview question... "Why are you here???"

umm....

Personally I'm doing this because I want to use it as a stepping stone: to network, build up my experience and hopefully find a job! On top of that I'd like to teach at the college/university level someday and an MFA can help with that (although its not required if you've won lets say.. an oscar)

I guess it all comes down to the individual and their goals. School isn't cheap (fellowship anyone???) and anyone who thinks that a degree will guarantee you anything needs to seriously think it over.

If school doesn't fit in your plans then use your money to make some movies. I'm sure you'll make the right choice!

good luck!

 

[Jazz]

Hey Everyone,

I received a call yesterday as well and was informed that I have been accepted to the Stark Program.

Congratulations to others who have got in.

As for the others my advice would be to make sure you are available on the telephone number you provided on your application. All the best to all who are waiting to hear from them.

 

[cabezon]

Congrats Jazz!

Seems like most (if not all) of the producing admits so far on this forum have been international students. Perhaps they are admitting the international students first?

Makes sense since internationals have to go through more paper work than us domestics.

Either way, good luck to all!

 

[Ysabelle]

Cabezon,

You are very right. Most of the admitted candidates are international.

I did however see someone from NYC posted their admittance...

Still it gives a little bit of hope to those who haven't received a call yet

 

[Jazz]

Thanks cabezon,

Interesting observation. I guess you are right.
All the best !!

Oh and Don't get me started on all the paper work

 

[LA Filmmaker]

I noticed the international thing too...

Stark only takes 25 people a year, and so far 6 people on this board that were accepted have been international.

 

[matt kendzior]

Hello all,

I am currently a first year in the UCLA Producers Program. If any of you have any questions about the program or the admissions process then please feel free to ask. I was in your shoes last year and I certainly know how it feels. Good luck to you all and don't be strangers.

-matt

 

[magadan]

Has anyone who interviewed for UCLA PP heard back yet?

 

[rkw]

Hi, Congratulations, LWarrenT! And to all that have been accepted into Stark.

I received a phone call from Richard on March 3rd that I was accepted into Stark Fall 09. I am 22, from Chengdu, China, and am now finishing the last undergraduate semester in Beijing.

It's my first time to surf this site. What a pity I've missed so much, waiting anxiously on my own... Hello to all, and can't wait to meet you all in class this fall.

-Robert

BTW, I haven't received any package from USC Graduate Admission yet... Only that phone call and an email from Stark so far. Has anyone in Stark received anything in mail already? International mails usually take only about one week to reach Beijing...