UCLA MFA Directing 2011 (1 Viewer)

Hey everyone. Had my interview yesterday and it went pretty smooth. I wouldn't say it was an easy interview, but they were very nice and they'll know all about your materials so don't worry too much about going out of your way to impress them.

As for dressing up: I'd go nice, but casual. I went in nice jeans, a sweater, and a nice coat and I seemed overdressed compared to those I saw before and after me. I mean, I just dressed the way I would if I were going to a bar or restaurant to impress. I wouldn't worry about it.
 
Hey Tommy... could you please share what the flow of your interview was like - the kind of questions the panel asked - the topics discussed - were you asked to pitch a short film - did you take any video/photo samples ....

anyone else who had an interview? please share... it will not only be helpful for current forum members but also the ones in the future...

thanks...
 
For the most part, it's sort of the normal interview questions, which was surprising. They'll ask about your personal history, what stories you want to make, and why. I wouldn't worry too much about that part and to tell you the truth, I purposely went in unprepared so I would be natural... Who knows if that was a good move or not. There are a couple of fun questions they'll throw at you which i won't spoil because I think it's actually better for you if you do it spontaneously. I learned more about my own film tastes than I did before!

The pitch, I can't really say. It's exactly what they say in the email--they won't try to surprise you. I'm not sure my pitch was ideal, but they weren't intimidating during the pitch or anything like that. I'd say maybe read up on how to give a good pitch. In retrospect, I probably should have done that, but I went in with this sort of "I'll be unprepared and natural attitude." I'll see if it works out.

As for the video samples, I brought in a DVD that I had submitted for other schools. I had thought it was to view during the interview, but it's actually for them after the interview is done--at least, in my case. So I brought in an unlabeled DVD expecting us to watch a clip and for me to take it back. I had to awkwardly right down my name on a piece of paper and slide in the dvd sleeve so I'd prepare the DVD a bit more than I did haha.

All in all, not too bad. Relax and don't worry too much. I will say that several of the interviewers might give off a cold demeanor, but I wouldn't take it personally. As the interview went on, I got the feeling that it was simply their personality.

Good luck everyone! And the campus is beautiful so explore if you can!
 
Thanks for sharing your experience, Tommy!

I would really appreciate it if someone can answer 2 questions for me, which will help my decision of going to my interview on 12th, or canceling it.

1. Do you have to drive if you go to UCLA?
2. How much should one with no savings expect to be in debt when she graduates (in general, or average)?

Thanks!
 
Gordino, good luck with your other applications. Did they directly send the rejection e-mail or they transferred you to their website?
 
Thanks a lot for the link, Hi Film! I think I'll cancel my interview and go to a cheaper school. Hope they'll give my slot to someone else. Good luck everyone!
 
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