UCLA MFA 2011 (Screenwriting)

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by WillieGreen:
To those who got an interview, good luck!

To those who didn't, hang in there.

Hey?WillieGreen. I'd like to ask you the procedure of the interview. I'm soooo nervous about the interview thing. Do you have any idea about what the faculty normally ask? It is a once-a-life-time oppotunity, and I'm so afraid that I might blow it away. Because I'm totally an ameteur and have no film-related degree or experience, I don't know if they may ask some professional questions that may needs background knowledge about film. Anyway if you don't know the procedures of the interview, would you please give me some advices about how to prepare for it? (besides "be honest with yourself or calm down and just breathe) Like recommand some books or some web about preparing the interview. Thanks so much!

 

[Turner]

For Screenwriting applicants with interviews- Just talked to Megan Green (about a non-related issue) and she confirmed that the NYC interviews will be held on March 25-26. Still no word on the LA interviews.

 

[WillieGreen]

Originally posted by Wenyi:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by WillieGreen:
To those who got an interview, good luck!

To those who didn't, hang in there.

Hey?WillieGreen. I'd like to ask you the procedure of the interview. I'm soooo nervous about the interview thing. Do you have any idea about what the faculty normally ask? It is a once-a-life-time oppotunity, and I'm so afraid that I might blow it away. Because I'm totally an ameteur and have no film-related degree or experience, I don't know if they may ask some professional questions that may needs background knowledge about film. Anyway if you don't know the procedures of the interview, would you please give me some advices about how to prepare for it? (besides "be honest with yourself or calm down and just breathe) Like recommand some books or some web about preparing the interview. Thanks so much! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


They switch up the questions, so there's really no way to prepare.

But honestly, it's not that kind of interview. It's not like a test where you have to answer a certain amount of questions right.

They're interviewing you because they like your writing and your personal statement. They want to get a sense of who you are.

The best advice I can give you is this: don't go in there waiting for the "interrogation" to be over. Act like you want to be there. Have some questions ready for them.

 

[lastofthepirates]

Turner, I know it's a stretch, but did you by chance ask if all the interview emails have gone out? I wouldn't think that you would, but doesn't hurt to check.

 

[Rook_Ledger]

I still haven't heard either. I'm in the professional program though and on Monday Hal started the class by saying that those who had been rejected to the MFA program should keep their spirits up...

I'm hopping there is going to be a second round of interview emails... but kinda doubt it at this point.

congrats to all those who got interviews.

 

[Turner]

Originally posted by lastofthepirates:
Turner, I know it's a stretch, but did you by chance ask if all the interview emails have gone out? I wouldn't think that you would, but doesn't hurt to check.

Unfortunately I did not think to ask that. Good luck!

 

[FilmClassicGirl]

I just checked my e-mail from UCLA and got the bad news: rejected.

I'm still remaining optimistic as I wait to hear from the other 4 schools.

Good luck, everyone!

 

[RJDee]

You're not alone, FilmClassic, I got the same email today for the Producer's Program. Good luck on getting better news from your other schools!

 

[FilmClassicGirl]

Thanks, RJDee! Same to you

 

[jackgradus]

Sorry to hear that, but good luck on your other applications.

Did you guys apply specifically to the producer's program? I applied for production/direction and haven't heard anything.

 

[FilmClassicGirl]

jackgradus, I applied for the Screenwriting program.

 

[jackgradus]

Thanks filmclassicgirl; I think RJ must've applied to the producer's program...?

 

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by WillieGreen:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wenyi:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by WillieGreen:
To those who got an interview, good luck!

To those who didn't, hang in there.

Hey?WillieGreen. I'd like to ask you the procedure of the interview. I'm soooo nervous about the interview thing. Do you have any idea about what the faculty normally ask? It is a once-a-life-time oppotunity, and I'm so afraid that I might blow it away. Because I'm totally an ameteur and have no film-related degree or experience, I don't know if they may ask some professional questions that may needs background knowledge about film. Anyway if you don't know the procedures of the interview, would you please give me some advices about how to prepare for it? (besides "be honest with yourself or calm down and just breathe) Like recommand some books or some web about preparing the interview. Thanks so much! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


They switch up the questions, so there's really no way to prepare.

But honestly, it's not that kind of interview. It's not like a test where you have to answer a certain amount of questions right.

They're interviewing you because they like your writing and your personal statement. They want to get a sense of who you are.

The best advice I can give you is this: don't go in there waiting for the "interrogation" to be over. Act like you want to be there. Have some questions ready for them. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks a lot. I guess I really need to relax and I had better start to prepare some interesting questions.

 

[Joe. Zen]

Originally posted by Wenyi:
I'm so glad that I got the email too. I am so excited and nervous. Since I'm a Chinese applicant and my undergraduate major is finance. QUOTE]

Hi, Wenyi, I'm from China,and I'm applying for UCLA too. but I applied for the Production program. Congratulations for your interview chance. I've just received the notification from NYU for an interview. But UCLA didn't give any reply yet...
May be we can exchange our msn or QQ? So we can talk more about the application.

 

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by Joe. Zen:

Originally posted by Wenyi:
I'm so glad that I got the email too. I am so excited and nervous. Since I'm a Chinese applicant and my undergraduate major is finance. QUOTE]

Hi, Wenyi, I'm from China,and I'm applying for UCLA too. but I applied for the Production program. Congratulations for your interview chance. I've just received the notification from NYU for an interview. But UCLA didn't give any reply yet...
May be we can exchange our msn or QQ? So we can talk more about the application.

I don't have a QQ, MSN:wwy881013@hotmail.com
I also applied NYU, But I haven't heard anything from them yet. Glad to meet you

 

[Flixwrider]

So...I didn't get accepted into the MFA program, but I just got an email for the Screenwriting Professional Program suggesting that I enroll...anybody been in the program before?

 

[fobshady]

doing the program now and it's great! my writing has improved a lot.

 

[FilmClassicGirl]

Flixwrider, I just got the same e-mail. Like you, I'm curious to know someone's thoughts on the program.

 

[FilmClassicGirl]

fobshady, so I guess you would recommend it then?

Do you have an opportunity to intern within the industry? Or is it a strictly classroom environment?

 

[fobshady]

yes, i would strongly recommend it.

it's a lecture and workshop environment. first quarter, hal ackerman is the main lecturer. second quarter, there are many guest lecturers.

sorry to say i don't think there are opportunities to intern within the industry. i think a lot of people on this board who have gotten interviews or gotten in the MFA program have done it.