UCLA 2010 (3 Viewers)

[David G]

Hey guys--- I made the group "UCLA MFA Screenwriting 2012." Join and make yourselves admin.

 

[jefcostello]

Willie G: In 2001, Dimension Films announced that there was a remake of Dolemite in production, starring LL Cool J in the lead role. However, details released about it signaled major differences that would severely tone down the adult (and possibly politically incorrect) nature of the original film, such as making Dolemite not a pimp, but rather an individual framed for a crime he had not committed. However, due to massive delays, LL Cool J is no longer attached to the project."

it's just waiting to happen Willie you write I'll direct - forget LL.

 

[endeleo]

Where's the 2014 Production/Directing group!?!? Wow, that just kinda hit me, 2014? Do we have a tally of how many of the accepted 18 are posting here?

 

[Jonathan Mooney]

Just out of curiosity how was everybody notified? I have yet to receive an acceptance or a rejection.

 

[maltesefalcon]

Email. Maybe they're still deciding? I found out I was on the waitlist at USC after others had already heard yea/nay.

 

[Jonathan Mooney]

Email with a link to grad site or a personal email?

 

[WillieGreen]

Originally posted by jefcostello:
Willie G: In 2001, Dimension Films announced that there was a remake of Dolemite in production, starring LL Cool J in the lead role. However, details released about it signaled major differences that would severely tone down the adult (and possibly politically incorrect) nature of the original film, such as making Dolemite not a pimp, but rather an individual framed for a crime he had not committed. However, due to massive delays, LL Cool J is no longer attached to the project."

it's just waiting to happen Willie you write I'll direct - forget LL.

LOL sounds good! Daniel Peck and I will write it with you at the helm.

 

[WillieGreen]

Originally posted by Jonathan Mooney:
Email with a link to grad site or a personal email?

Quick email signed by Hal and Richard via the TA.

 

[Daniel Peck]

so many people in Destin recognize what a big deal this is, and I've spent so much time trolling this board that I'm too deep in the forest to see the trees. This is mind-blowing news.

ANYONE who got less than good news from UCLA, I'm sorry. Try again next year, if only because the "yes" news is so worthwhile.

@ WillieGreen: Dolemite remake is absolutely a "go". Who you waiting for, anyways?

 

[WillieGreen]

Not waiting on anybody. I'm done-zo.

100% Bruin.

 

[Neville26]

Got. In.

All smiles here on the western front.

 

[WillieGreen]

Originally posted by Neville26:
Got. In.

All smiles here on the western front.

That's what I'm talkin' about, brotha.

Congrats!

 

[Impossible Protagonist]

Congrats to everyone.

Since I got no email either way, and found a new letter at my pre-rejection link, I'm assuming I'm out. This was my only year, so i guess I'll be pursuing some other field.

Good luck to everyone. I'm really happy for all of you.

Just out of curiosity, did anyone get in who was "accidentally" rejected the first time?

 

[dfp7882]

I'm in!! Congratulations, everyone, and I look forward to meeting you in the fall if you decide to attend UCLA. I know I'll be there. Random question: are we all dudes?

 

[pleiades]

Congrats to all of you!!! That is so exciting!!

 

[David G]

are we all dudes?

Yeah, I think so. I'm just reminding everyone who plans on going in the fall that there's now a UCLA MFA Screenwriting 2012 facebook group.

 

[underwood no. 5]

Originally posted by Impossible Protagonist:
Congrats to everyone.

Since I got no email either way, and found a new letter at my pre-rejection link, I'm assuming I'm out. This was my only year, so i guess I'll be pursuing some other field.

Good luck to everyone. I'm really happy for all of you.

Just out of curiosity, did anyone get in who was "accidentally" rejected the first time?

I was also "accidentally" rejected, and now see via the app site that I've been purposely rejected. What a raw deal we got, IP. I would rather they'd told us outright rather than making us go thru the interview. Still, I learned a lot thru the interview and from being on campus, so at least I know what I was rejected from. All best to you!

 

[WillieGreen]

Originally posted by Impossible Protagonist:
Congrats to everyone.

Since I got no email either way, and found a new letter at my pre-rejection link, I'm assuming I'm out. This was my only year, so i guess I'll be pursuing some other field.

Good luck to everyone. I'm really happy for all of you.

Just out of curiosity, did anyone get in who was "accidentally" rejected the first time?

Sorry to hear that, man.

Remember what I said, though. You can carry over your recommendations to next year.

If you choose not to reapply, PLEASE don't give up. Continue to write in your spare time.

There are 1,001 ways to break in.

 

[WillieGreen]

dfp, congrats!


underwood, sorry to hear that. I hate how they jerked you around like that. You're going to USC, right? I'm sure that softens the blow. Good luck on the other side of town!

 

[bbaler4444]

Now that ya'll screenwriters have gotten your acceptances...what do you guys think of the showrunner track? I'm in the producers program and definitely plan on pursuing it.