UCLA - MFA, Fall 2014 (1 Viewer)

[Ilovefilms]

my interview was in NYC today. I think it went really well. I also nailed the pitch. I was so nervous about it. They asked a lot about my family. I feel good about it.. .but eveytime i feel like i got it in the bag... it means i didn;t get it. i am ok either way. i can walk away knowing i did my best.

 

[siru wen]

my interview was in NYC today. I think it went really well. I also nailed the pitch. I was so nervous about it. They asked a lot about my family. I feel good about it.. .but eveytime i feel like i got it in the bag... it means i didn;t get it. i am ok either way. i can walk away knowing i did my best.

Congrats! At least you survived! I am gonna have my interview on April 14th, and I think it is conducted in Los Angeles, I wish it would be in NYC, since I am having a internship here, that would be much easier for me, but now I have to fly to Los Angeles. Don't know why the interview is that late, I wonder if it is beacause I applied for Cinematography, so it is later than most of the program.

 

[at3000]

Acting candidate, here. Yes, I know... not "technically" a film student, but at UCLA we are in the same school and I could really use some company during this excruciating waiting game. I know offers have gone out for acting as well, and yet... I have heard nothing but crickets. Dying over here... congrats who everyone who made it! Exciting stuff.

Acting candidate here too. How do you know they already sent offers out? Did you call the office? I saw something on the unofficial facebook page that made it sound like decisions had been finalized but the post was since removed, so now I don't know what to think. And on top of all that I haven't received any emails from UCLA besides the "your application is currently being reviewed". I pretty sure I didn't get in, but why do they have to make me wait so long to find out. UCLA is my first choice though so I'm holding onto the tiny sliver of hope I have left.

 

[KTBird]

Hey 3000

I Saw That Post As Well. I Also Saw That Someone Had Received Acceptance In Late Feb. This Late In The Game It's More Than Fair To Assume Offers Have Been Made. They Are Most Likely Waiting For Responses Before Making Their Next Move. I'm Sure We'll KnoW within The Next Couple Of Weeks. Hang In There And Stay Positive!


Sorry About The Caps.... My Phone Does This To Me. Cant Figure Out How To Stop It. :\

 

[wastedglory]

I had my interview for MFA/Directing/ucla in New York yesterday. It was supposed to begin at at 8 am but I didnt begin until 815. They called me into a basement conference room where they asked me questions about my life and my past. They also asked me about 5 movies I like. In the end I had the pitch. I did ok with the pitch. Out of the three people on the panel only one of the professors was asking all the questions.

I' am not sure how anyone can do good or bad in an open ended interview such as this. There are mostly no right or wrong answers to the questions they ask (as long as you stay within the realms of sanity).

They did ask me why and when I had decided to join film school. They were wondering about my background as well since I' am an army veteran with an electrical engineering background working in a bank as a risk analyst. Hopefully they didnt think I was the odd one in the bunch.

Also they asked me for a link of my work. I didnt have much to show except a few pictures I had taken (6 pictures).

Overall I am not so happy and I think I could have done better.

I wish you all the best of luck.

 

[wastedglory]

Same. :/ I was never told we needed to prepare a pitch and while I've written tons of things in the past and feel like I could've been able to go off the cuff, I completely froze. I sent an email to see if I could call or skype in a pitch since I never received details about the interview other than that it was informal.

Did you hear anything back?

 

[Buusey]

Did you hear anything back?

Got an email from the office today saying they informed the faculty of my decision and would "let me know" on if I can Skype in or not. But if they're making their decisions soon, I don't know how much this is going to weigh in much since their impressions may already be built in. Hopefully this isn't just for show, if I even do get a chance.

 

[rainwhole]

Well, as I predicted weeks ago. I just go wait listed for the Producer's Program at UCLA...

Part of me is really happy that I'm still in the running in some way. However, the other part of me is anxious over the fact that now I need to wait another 2-3 weeks to find out if I eventually get a spot. Guess I will have to remain patient and hopeful until the very end

 

[KTBird]

Stay strong, rainwhole. I believe in you!

 

[stasiafong]

rainwhole - I just got wait listed for producing too. From the sound of the email, they can't have wait listed more than 5 applicants so we did still pretty well.

I hope we both hear back soon and get accepted! fingers crossed...

 

[rainwhole]

rainwhole - I just got wait listed for producing too. From the sound of the email, they can't have wait listed more than 5 applicants so we did still pretty well.

I hope we both hear back soon and get accepted! fingers crossed...

Hi there,

Yeah, there's no way they wait list more than five, but thats still competitive for 15 taken spots only . I guess i should be more positive about it since the email was very positive about the situation.

I really hope we hear soon, so I can figure out my near future! I wish you the best, and here's hoping we will both be laughing at this situation next September on the UCLA campus!

 

[Ilovefilms]

I had my interview for MFA/Directing/ucla in New York yesterday. It was supposed to begin at at 8 am but I didnt begin until 815. They called me into a basement conference room where they asked me questions about my life and my past. They also asked me about 5 movies I like. In the end I had the pitch. I did ok with the pitch. Out of the three people on the panel only one of the professors was asking all the questions.

I' am not sure how anyone can do good or bad in an open ended interview such as this. There are mostly no right or wrong answers to the questions they ask (as long as you stay within the realms of sanity).

They did ask me why and when I had decided to join film school. They were wondering about my background as well since I' am an army veteran with an electrical engineering background working in a bank as a risk analyst. Hopefully they didnt think I was the odd one in the bunch.

Also they asked me for a link of my work. I didnt have much to show except a few pictures I had taken (6 pictures).

Overall I am not so happy and I think I could have done better.

I wish you all the best of luck.

I doubt it was as bad as you think it was. My interview was simular to yours. One person asked me most of the questions. I think your different background wouldn't be something that would hinder you in anyway. I have seen people go to grad school with very very different backgrounds. I think the more eclectic, the better because it means you have more life you have lived and the stories you tell would inform that. So like I said don't worry about it.... you probobly did fine.

 

[J.C.]

Hi. I got an acceptance e-mail last sunday. According to the e-mail they needed a reply by march 25th, so I'm guessing the waitlisted should be hearing soon from the university!

 

[rainwhole]

Hi. I got an acceptance e-mail last sunday. According to the e-mail they needed a reply by march 25th, so I'm guessing the waitlisted should be hearing soon from the university!

Congrats on your acceptance JC! Thanks for letting us know. So yesterday was the deadline to accept the offers? Well, then probably the first couple people in the wait list should not have to wait that long. On the email i got it said 2-3 weeks from now we would get an answer, but they also hinted it could be sooner than that. So fingers crossed...

I also met a guy here in London recently, who graduated from the Producers program last year, and he got wait listed as well around March. Then he dint hear anything from them for months, so he gave up, but later got an email in July that a spot opened... So, this process is honestly very chaotic and nerve-wrecking. Thank god for this forum, and the ability to talk to others. Makes the anxiety much better!

Cheers,
R

 

[Buusey]

So thankfully I found out today I've got another shot at pitching but the date is tentative, either next week or the week after. I think they said they'd be making decisions very soon though so I'm not sure if this might just be an interview to get on the waitlist or something. Anxiety, man.

EDIT: Also, does anyone know anything about being able to declare in-state residency since you're a grad student and all?

 

[jeremy's sea]

So thankfully I found out today I've got another shot at pitching but the date is tentative, either next week or the week after. I think they said they'd be making decisions very soon though so I'm not sure if this might just be an interview to get on the waitlist or something. Anxiety, man.

EDIT: Also, does anyone know anything about being able to declare in-state residency since you're a grad student and all?

If you're living out of CA now you will qualify for your second year as in state if you meet the requirements. So once you're in LA you should have a bank account in CA, have bills in your name in CA, and don't leave the state for more than the period you're allowed (can't think off the top of my head). Then in your second year you will be a CA resident and get in state tuition!

 

[wastedglory]

So thankfully I found out today I've got another shot at pitching but the date is tentative, either next week or the week after. I think they said they'd be making decisions very soon though so I'm not sure if this might just be an interview to get on the waitlist or something. Anxiety, man.

EDIT: Also, does anyone know anything about being able to declare in-state residency since you're a grad student and all?

Good luck with your pitch.

I just found a link from UC Berkley site on how to establish a CA residency. Hope this helps.

http://registrar.berkeley.edu/Residency/establish.html

 

[wastedglory]

I doubt it was as bad as you think it was. My interview was simular to yours. One person asked me most of the questions. I think your different background wouldn't be something that would hinder you in anyway. I have seen people go to grad school with very very different backgrounds. I think the more eclectic, the better because it means you have more life you have lived and the stories you tell would inform that. So like I said don't worry about it.... you probobly did fine.

Thanks ))

Lets hope we both get in.

 

[filmstudent82]

Hi guys!! congrats to everyone who were accepted, I applied to the directing/producing program and I still have no news. Yesterday I sent an email to Vanessa Yee and she told me that the results will be in April, I hope next week and no later than that! I had interviews for UCLA and NYU, yesterday I got the rejection letter from NYU, but UCLA is my first choice so I keep the faith! I hope we all be accepted!! Cheers!

 

[valeskarod]

Hi! I am wondering did you get the interview in person or skype, I really dont know if I wanna fly there, since I live on the east side.

Hi! Sorry to respond so late, I unsubscribed from email notifications so I didn't see this until now. I interviewed in person in LA. I was given the choice to do a Skype interview, but ultimately decided to fly in because I had points racked up for a free flight. Good luck in your interview!