UCLA - MFA, Fall 2014

[filmstudent82]

Hey filmstudent82, I'm an international student as well I was actually wondering if they actually take that into consideration regarding the English fluency and I don't really have a clue. I wish you the best for the coming weeks

Hi Lucas! were are you from? I'm from South America, I think like rainwhole says the English is important but not crucial, they know that you are international, and you can make some mistakes with the verbs and with the pronunciation, the important thing is that they understand you, specially in the pitch. I can really get really nervous in the interviews so I rehearsed the pitch over and over and the story of my life. Try to be confident and be yourself.! Good lucky to all!

 

[rainwhole]

lol, I am from South America as well... Argentina

 

[Kukkik]

Hi everyone, I'm applying to the Production/ Directing program, I had my interview this sunday and I want to share my experience with you. It's nothing to be afraid of, their all really nice, they ask you about your life at first, then 5 movies that you want to take to a desert island and your experience in film. Finally you have to pitch the short film. It's more like an informal conversation. My only problem is that I'm I an international student and my English wasn't perfect all the time because of my nerves :S but I think I did it OK. Feel free to ask me questions if you want. Best wishes!

Hi there filmstudent82,

This has made me feel a whole lot better! I was super anxious how formal the interview is going be, though I haven't received any interview invitations.

Production/Directing as well. And congratulations on getting an interview! Best of luck to you!

 

[Lucas C.]

Hi Lucas! were are you from? I'm from South America, I think like rainwhole says the English is important but not crucial, they know that you are international, and you can make some mistakes with the verbs and with the pronunciation, the important thing is that they understand you, specially in the pitch. I can really get really nervous in the interviews so I rehearsed the pitch over and over and the story of my life. Try to be confident and be yourself.! Good lucky to all!

Hey ! I'm from Paris but I study in England. Yeah I think the pitch was the most important to be clear with. I did the same thing: rehearsals until I knew it pretty well.

 

[Buusey]

Hey everyone. So for the Production/Directing interview, does anyone know what would be appropriate to wear? I've heard the interview's casual but to dress as a "tidy version of yourself." Someone like me, who really only owns like 3 shirts, two of which probably have holes in them (aka my uniform), probably wouldn't be entirely appropriate. I'm thinking a standard button up with a tie and some slacks. A fleece jacket over it. Would that be overdressing or okay?

Thanks.

 

[Lucas C.]

Hey everyone. So for the Production/Directing interview, does anyone know what would be appropriate to wear? I've heard the interview's casual but to dress as a "tidy version of yourself." Someone like me, who really only owns like 3 shirts, two of which probably have holes in them (aka my uniform), probably wouldn't be entirely appropriate. I'm thinking a standard button up with a tie and some slacks. A fleece jacket over it. Would that be overdressing or okay?

Thanks.

Hey Dannis, I think a tie may be a bit too much but if you feel you need it, wear it ! I think the most important is that you feel comfortable in what you're wearing, they're going to see that. If you can't even move in your jacket and cannot breathe because you're not used to wear a tie they're going to see it So just feel confident with the clothes you wear, that's my only advise !

 

[Buusey]

Hey Dannis, I think a tie may be a bit too much but if you feel you need it, wear it ! I think the most important is that you feel comfortable in what you're wearing, they're going to see that. If you can't even move in your jacket and cannot breathe because you're not used to wear a tie they're going to see it So just feel confident with the clothes you wear, that's my only advise !

Thanks for the reply! I mean, I do like dressing up on occasion and I can be comfortable in a tie but I was wondering what most people wear so I'm not that one douchebag who shows up way overdressed. Because I still like the idea of looking fancy.

 

[filmstudent82]

lol, I am from South America as well... Argentina

I'm from Chile!! I hope that we both get accepted to eat some parrilladas

 

[rainwhole]

I'm from Chile!! I hope that we both get accepted to eat some parrilladas

Enserio? Yo vivi en Chile 5 anios y empeze la Uni en la U de Chile....

Asadito en LA si los dos entramos en Septiembre, justo a tiempo para celebrar el 19

Saludos,
R

 

[Lucas C.]

Hey guys ! Just received an e-mail from UCLA: Congratulations ! I'm in !!! WHOOP WHOOP

 

[Kukkik]

Hey guys ! Just received an e-mail from UCLA: Congratulations ! I'm in !!! WHOOP WHOOP

Wow!! Congratulations!

 

[Lucas C.]

Wow!! Congratulations!

Thank you !!! Hope you're going to get in too

 

[Massi]

Hey, it's my first time to post to this site, but I've received an e-mail saying I'm in as well. Best of luck to everyone here, too!

 

[Kukkik]

Thank you !!! Hope you're going to get in too

Thank you! Everything's still quiet for the moment, but I'm not giving up hope till I get that rejection letter!

 

[Lucas C.]

Lo

Hey, it's my first time to post to this site, but I've received an e-mail saying I'm in as well. Best of luck to everyone here, too!

Looking for forward to meet you Massi !

 

[Massi]

Lo
Looking for forward to meet you Massi !

You, too, Lucas!

 

[Skywander]

Anyone else was accepted??? Or waiting listed???

 

[Skywander]

Lo
Looking for forward to meet you Massi !

You, too, Lucas!

Congratulations!!! May I please ask who sent the email? The admission office or a certain professor? Thank you!

 

[TheProdigalSon]

This waiting game is killing meeeeeeee. Especially knowing Lucas C received his good news so quickly after his interview. I'll just pray and God's will be done.

 

[Skywander]

This waiting game is killing meeeeeeee. Especially knowing Lucas C received his good news so quickly after his interview. I'll just pray and God's will be done.

Same here. I started to believe that I failed the interview....