UCLA MFA 2011 (Screenwriting)

[filmart]

Oh yeah....tell me who you are too!

 

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by filmart:
Oh yeah....tell me who you are too!

I've facebooked u. Wendy is me

 

[AnalogGirlNaDigitalWorld]

@Shescribe * fingers crossed for you* I received my e-mail minutes ago and was declined. The funny thing is I was actually admitted to USC's supposedly number 1 film program but UCLA is in my heart.

I'm actually completing an MA now... so, at least I don't have to rush but I will apply to UCLA again Good luck everyone!!!!

 

[SheScribe]

Originally posted by AnalogGirlNaDigitalWorld:
@Shescribe * fingers crossed for you* I received my e-mail minutes ago and was declined. The funny thing is I was actually admitted to USC's supposedly number 1 film program but UCLA is in my heart.

I'm actually completing an MA now... so, at least I don't have to rush but I will apply to UCLA again Good luck everyone!!!!

Oh no! The department had sent you a e-mail about acceptance last month, but the university didn't accept you?

 

[jess07]

Thanks for setting up the facebook group, filmart! I just sent my request to join...my name is Jessica.

 

[rmarquez]

Hey guys, wondering what the deal would be for a guy whom hasn't had any interviews till date or have gotten rejected. In all honesty, I have no clue what the direction the school is going to accept or reject me. What ya guys think?

 

[SheScribe]

Originally posted by rmarquez:
Hey guys, wondering what the deal would be for a guy whom hasn't had any interviews till date or have gotten rejected. In all honesty, I have no clue what the direction the school is going to accept or reject me. What ya guys think?

Hi Rmarquez - I'd say just keep reapplying. Also, make sure your writing materials show your true voice, whether the materials are scripts or not. That was valuable advice I got from a friend in the program. Knowing that advice freed me to show who I truly was through my writing. Another thing, I hear it's best to approach your statement of purpose like a writing sample (make sure it represents your voice while
telling your story and showing your passion). Hope that helps!

 

[WillieGreen]

What up, peeps?

How's it going?

If you guys have questions, we'll be hitting you up soon with too many answers.

 

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by rmarquez:
Hey guys, wondering what the deal would be for a guy whom hasn't had any interviews till date or have gotten rejected. In all honesty, I have no clue what the direction the school is going to accept or reject me. What ya guys think?

Hey, rmarquez. shescribe is right. showing ur passion and ur own voice are the key factors.

Here are some tips (Just for ur information):

1.When u finished ur script, find someone whose major is film or who has a good sense of writing, show him(her) ur script, ask them if them will buy tickets for this story. It is really important to hear others' opinions when u polish ur script.

2.Ask yourself if ur script makes u laugh or cry before send it to film school. If we can't touch ourselves, I'm sure others won't find it touching.

3. Don't be afraid to rewrite ur script. Rewrite as many times as it takes until u write the best version! I believe that a story can be told in many different ways, but there is only one way to put it right. Find the most suitable way for ur story. Sometimes we think a film is ridiculous, in most cases, it is not that the story is bad, it is the way director use to tell the story that makes us feel uncomfortable.

4. personal statement is really important. show them who u are, why u want writing, what writing means to u. I told them writing is my therapy. It is not a unique reason. I'm sure that a lot of people feel the same way and say the same thing. But use ur life experience to help u illustrate why writing is ur therapy, therefore, they can feel that ur reason and urself are unique!

5.Patience and strong belief are also essential. The industry is a tough place. We will encounter difficulties sooner or later. Even though we get in top3 film schools, it doesn't make us successful writers or big shots in the dustry.

Ok, these are the tips I followed. Good luck to u on ur reapplying!

 

[rmarquez]

You guys didnt understand my question... I applied to the screenwriting MFA program for fall 2011. It is already the end of April and I have not gotten a rejection letter or an interview request from UCLA, I sent an email the department to ask for my status and they didn't respond either. I'm wondering if I will have to show up in person to get an answer...

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 rmarquez:
Hey guys, wondering what the deal would be for a guy whom hasn't had any interviews till date or have gotten rejected. In all honesty, I have no clue what the direction the school is going to accept or reject me. What ya guys think?

Hey, rmarquez. shescribe is right. showing ur passion and ur own voice are the key factors.

Here are some tips (Just for ur information):

1.When u finished ur script, find someone whose major is film or who has a good sense of writing, show him(her) ur script, ask them if them will buy tickets for this story. It is really important to hear others' opinions when u polish ur script.

2.Ask yourself if ur script makes u laugh or cry before send it to film school. If we can't touch ourselves, I'm sure others won't find it touching.

3. Don't be afraid to rewrite ur script. Rewrite as many times as it takes until u write the best version! I believe that a story can be told in many different ways, but there is only one way to put it right. Find the most suitable way for ur story. Sometimes we think a film is ridiculous, in most cases, it is not that the story is bad, it is the way director use to tell the story that makes us feel uncomfortable.

4. personal statement is really important. show them who u are, why u want writing, what writing means to u. I told them writing is my therapy. It is not a unique reason. I'm sure that a lot of people feel the same way and say the same thing. But use ur life experience to help u illustrate why writing is ur therapy, therefore, they can feel that ur reason and urself are unique!

5.Patience and strong belief are also essential. The industry is a tough place. We will encounter difficulties sooner or later. Even though we get in top3 film schools, it doesn't make us successful writers or big shots in the dustry.

Ok, these are the tips I followed. Good luck to u on ur reapplying! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

[KrisKelvin]

rmarquez,

I think the posters who responded are assuming you were rejected””and I would agree with them. Interviews were done months ago, and I'm pretty sure all the accepted people have already committed. Chances are they forgot about you””and it sucks you haven't gotten a response because you definitely deserve one””but at this point I'd assume the worst.

One suggestion that just came to mind: have you tried emailing any of the professors? I think there's a 99.9% chance that if you emailed Richard Walter he would get back to you, whereas in my experience with schools in general the administrative type people are much less reliable.

 

[SheScribe]

Originally posted by rmarquez:
You guys didnt understand my question... I applied to the screenwriting MFA program for fall 2011. It is already the end of April and I have not gotten a rejection letter or an interview request from UCLA, I sent an email the department to ask for my status and they didn't respond either. I'm wondering if I will have to show up in person to get an answer...

<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 rmarquez:
Hey guys, wondering what the deal would be for a guy whom hasn't had any interviews till date or have gotten rejected. In all honesty, I have no clue what the direction the school is going to accept or reject me. What ya guys think?

Hey, rmarquez. shescribe is right. showing ur passion and ur own voice are the key factors.

Here are some tips (Just for ur information):

1.When u finished ur script, find someone whose major is film or who has a good sense of writing, show him(her) ur script, ask them if them will buy tickets for this story. It is really important to hear others' opinions when u polish ur script.

2.Ask yourself if ur script makes u laugh or cry before send it to film school. If we can't touch ourselves, I'm sure others won't find it touching.

3. Don't be afraid to rewrite ur script. Rewrite as many times as it takes until u write the best version! I believe that a story can be told in many different ways, but there is only one way to put it right. Find the most suitable way for ur story. Sometimes we think a film is ridiculous, in most cases, it is not that the story is bad, it is the way director use to tell the story that makes us feel uncomfortable.

4. personal statement is really important. show them who u are, why u want writing, what writing means to u. I told them writing is my therapy. It is not a unique reason. I'm sure that a lot of people feel the same way and say the same thing. But use ur life experience to help u illustrate why writing is ur therapy, therefore, they can feel that ur reason and urself are unique!

5.Patience and strong belief are also essential. The industry is a tough place. We will encounter difficulties sooner or later. Even though we get in top3 film schools, it doesn't make us successful writers or big shots in the dustry.

Ok, these are the tips I followed. Good luck to u on ur reapplying! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes...you're right. I didn't understand your question.