UCLA Interviews?

[Winterreverie]

Does anyone know what to expect from the UCLA interview? I'd really appreciate the help!

 

[Winterreverie]

The tone was very casual. Don't over prepare (I think I did!).


Rockstar, I wore a nice black dress and a tailored jacket and good wedge shoes. I also brought a dorky pair of tennis for wandering around the campus prior to the interview... if you do that, believe me, you'll need them.

 

[rockstar]

Thanks for the advice If you don't mind me asking, what kinds of questions did they ask you? I know for the directing program, they asked you to prepare a pitch as well. But were there standard questions like strengths/weaknesses and how did you come to the realization that you want to be a [insert dream job here]?

 

[Winterreverie]

Ask me this again in a private question-- not to be a jerk, but I don't want to give too much free info to other directing canidates who search this site. Actually, strike that, I was advised to do so by friends. =)

But since I know you're not going into directing I'll be glad to help you get the edge.

 

[Jayimess]

sa,

the 24th is a SATURDAY!!

I'm pretty sure it was just a typo, but would hate for you to miss the interview.

 

[Winterreverie]

Sa are you sure your interview is in May? They told me they'd have made a decision by April.

 

[Winterreverie]

Sa, What program are you going into thats interviewing so late? I think they also group interviews by discipline.

 

[sa]

I'm interviewing for MFA Production/Directing. They are holding interviews in NY on March 24-25. I'm sorry, I'm such a jerk for confusing you all. MARCH 24-25. I should learn that sneaking posts while at work is not good for you or me.

 

[Jayimess]

Sa,

No worries, just wanted to make sure everything worked out for ya!! I didn't even notice the MAY part, just the Sunday part.

Who's interviewing you? I'm with Hal Ackerman and Richard Walter on Saturday.

 

[Jayimess]

David told me in the initial email, actually.

 

[Winterreverie]

Anybody else want to share their interview stories? Anyone have any new news?

 

[rockstar]

So I had my interview today. It was definitely exhausting - I have been preparing for the last few days and mentally, I'm just tired. As mentioned by Winterreverie, it was pretty casual. I was surprised that they didn't ask me more questions and it felt like it was over really quick. But yeah, there weren't any surprises in terms of the types of questions they asked. Denise Mann, the head of the Producer's Program said that they were going to wrap up interviews these next couple of weeks and we should find out the beginning of April. SO yeah, that was my interview - overall, it went okay; but it's always hard to tell with these kinds of things, yeah?

 

[Winterreverie]

I felt exactly the same way. Wiped out! And its true, people keep asking me how it went and I say "Well I know it wasn't BAD but other than that I don't know much." 21 out of 65 is not good enough odds for me to make a decision. How can you know?

 

[Jayimess]

Aaaagh! My UCLA interview is Saturday, I fly to Manhattan in eight hours.

I am so nervous. I won't be back on before then, but if you think of it, try to throw some positive energy my way....

Thanks.

Jessica

 

[ar]

Posts: 33 | Location: Davis, CA

I applied to the Screenwriting MFA but haven't received an email or call. Does anyone knows if they're also interviewing Screenwritng MFA aspirants? Please let me know.... Does anyone knows if they're done with the selection?
Thanks

 

[rockstar]

I don't think I've heard anything about the screenwriting applicants yet. But I assume that most have been contacted already because interviews should be going on these next few weeks and in some cases, through beginning of April. Decisions go out in April. You can always try contacting the program rep.

 

[ar]

thank you rockstar... we'll see what happens

 

[Sixto]

I see some of you have already had your interviews. Mine is the first week of April. Im a candidate for an MFA in Production/ Cinematography, so I don't believe I am competing for any of your spots. I would like any input you gained on your interview at UCLA. It would be hghly appreciated! If you want you can just send me a message in private. Good luck to all!

 

[sa]

Incidently, I had my interview with UCLA today for production/directing and they told me I would hear back after April 24.

 

[Jayimess]

I interviewed for UCLA's MFA Screenwriting program yesterday.

I was told I would be notified in mid-April.

 

[rockstar]

Anybody have stories to share about how it went?