UCLA MFA Directing/Production Fall 2022

[Browncapital]

IDK. Maybe we could send them an email and ask them about the general timeline of the application process.

I don't know what you guys think but the constant delays in UCLA's application process and confusing prompts really stood out as red flags to me, which reflects on how the TFT film school is being run currently. I know they are shaking things up but based on what I've experienced during application I'm not sure if this is the experience I would enjoy anymore even if I get into UCLA.

I don’t think there has been constant delays. Some schools take longer than others to send out interviews, like NYU and Columbia did just this past week. I don’t think the prompts were confusing, I made a mistake on mine because I didn’t read the requirements correctly. Plus UCLA shut down their program last year, I assume this is because they 1 didn’t want to put kids through zoom film school and 2 knew that conducting applications in a time where the future was still unsure wasn’t smart. I respect your view point, but I would wait and see what happens at the end of application season to say whether or not there are significant red flags. (I don’t wanna diminish your opinions but I also don’t want you to think you got a shitty deal if you get in)

Don't the screenwriters' program wrap up their interviews by the 18th?

Maybe they are waiting until then to start the directing interview and decisions process. But I also read this:

 

[rouleau.alexander]

Oh really? It does seem like they only reach out of some people about that. I’m wondering why. But I had to submit by Jan 17th. (Which I did).

Think I should reach out about it? I fear it’s probably too late.

 

[catapultbaby]

Think I should reach out about it? I fear it’s probably too late.

I reached out and asked already and they said that if you didnt receive an email, know that there is nothing wrong with your materials.

Email:
If there are any issues with your supplemental materials you will receive an email from us. If you do not receive an email from you can assume there were no issues with your application.

Thank you for your interest in the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television.

Best,
-TFT Student Services

 

[Browncapital]

Think I should reach out about it? I fear it’s probably too late.

I would. I know I emailed them a couple days ago and they haven’t responded yet. I’m waiting in suspense.

 

[Browncapital]

I reached out and asked already and they said that if you didnt receive an email, know that there is nothing wrong with your materials.

Email:
If there are any issues with your supplemental materials you will receive an email from us. If you do not receive an email from you can assume there were no issues with your application.

Thank you for your interest in the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television.

Best,
-TFT Student Services

How long did it take them to reach back out to you after you emailed them?

It’s been a million years

 

[usisiu]

I would. I know I emailed them a couple days ago and they haven’t responded yet. I’m waiting in suspense.

Did u email the admissions office or department?

 

[Browncapital]

Did u email the admissions office or department?

filmgrad@tft.ucla.edu

 

[catapultbaby]

I emailed them Jan. 29 and they got back to me Feb. 10

 

[It_movie]

Just wondering if anyone has got any interview for UCLA Producing/Directing at all?

 

[Browncapital]

Just wondering if anyone has got any interview for UCLA Producing/Directing at all?

I’m really hoping this doesn’t drag into April. .

They must have had a lot of applications this year.

 

[scaldwellkerson]

Just got my interview request in my spam folder. The link doesn't work in the email so I had to copy and paste but everyone be on the look out and I hope this starts to ease some minds
*Also: it's literally 2 days of interviews this Thursday and Friday and I didn't see a ton of slots so I think they're trying to get them done as soon as possible.

 

[cheeeese3cake]

Congrats!!

 

[scaldwellkerson]

Congrats!!

Thank you!

 

[rouleau.alexander]

Just got my interview request in my spam folder. The link doesn't work in the email so I had to copy and paste but everyone be on the look out and I hope this starts to ease some minds
*Also: it's literally 2 days of interviews this Thursday and Friday and I didn't see a ton of slots so I think they're trying to get them done as soon as possible.

Here comes my REAL anxiety now.

 

[scaldwellkerson]

In case anyone doesn't see their interview request until the last minute they sent this in the follow up email:

Additionally, the admissions committee would like you to prepare a short film idea (different from the one in your application) to briefly discuss during the interview. The pitch should take no more than two minutes – describe a short film (under five minutes in length) that you might make. We recommend that you focus on one event that has an emotional arc, and give it the elements of good story structure - with a build up, climax and resolution.

 

[rouleau.alexander]

In case anyone doesn't see their interview request until the last minute they sent this in the follow up email:

Additionally, the admissions committee would like you to prepare a short film idea (different from the one in your application) to briefly discuss during the interview. The pitch should take no more than two minutes – describe a short film (under five minutes in length) that you might make. We recommend that you focus on one event that has an emotional arc, and give it the elements of good story structure - with a build up, climax and resolution.

Was it an automated email or personalized? Worried that they only send out one big batch and I didn't get in.

 

[scaldwellkerson]

Was it an automated email or personalized? Worried that they only send out one big batch and I didn't get in.

I don't really know how to ease your personal worry but the email was personalized, and the second one was sent after I selected my interview time.

 

[rouleau.alexander]

I don't really know how to ease your personal worry but the email was personalized, and the second one was sent after I selected my interview time.

That alone eases it already! Congrats on your interview and good luck!

 

[cheeeese3cake]

Here comes my REAL anxiety now.

I feel you oh gosh

 

[scaldwellkerson]

That alone eases it already! Congrats on your interview and good luck!

Thank you