UCLA MFA Screenwriting 2020

[mjweerts]

I am sure they get many applications that have made a similar small technical error - here's hoping that despite what they say, strong writing is enough to overlook a little mistake.

Thank you for that. Good luck in your application!

 

[Chris W]

Deadline is tomorrow! 11/1/2019

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[cnsmith0619]

Hey mjweerts,

If it makes you feel any better, I did the same thing.But for the personals statements and SOP, I think we are somewhat okay with not including your first name and the title, based on the technicality of that instruction not being shown in the application, but in the application worksheet. Even though everyone needs to read everything on the website, that specific thing wasn’t included in the application form, like the other instructions such as the inch margin and single spaced request.
If I am wrong, I really hope that it will be overlooked and graded on our writing. Also, this is what I’m saying to myself to remain calm.

 

[WriterGirl33]

Nope. It's another clearly stated part of the description page. What can I say. Oops!

Email them! I emailed them yesterday of my mistake and they gave me options on how to fix the formatting issues. But you have to do it by tomorrow so you don't miss the deadline.

 

[mjweerts]

Email them! I emailed them yesterday of my mistake and they gave me options on how to fix the formatting issues. But you have to do it by tomorrow so you don't miss the deadline.

Which email did you use? I'll try it! And thanks.

 

[studio54]

But for the personals statements and SOP, I think we are somewhat okay with not including your first name and the title, based on the technicality of that instruction not being shown in the application, but in the application worksheet. Even though everyone needs to read everything on the website, that specific thing wasn’t included in the application form, like the other instructions such as the inch margin and single spaced request.

That's what's so confusing! The pdf Chris linked earlier says the statement of purpose must be double spaced and 1-2 pages, but the application itself on the UCLA website says it must be single spaced and no more than 500 words. They can't be too strict if they're contradicting themselves.

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[Chris W]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Indeed

 

[dorkydiana]

hey guys, quick q...i was gonna upload the first 60 pages of a feature length thing and i was wondering if there are any penalties if you're under the 60 pages...like let's say 50?

 

[Luna_]

Hi guys! I’m new here... I didn’t even know this forum existed until after I submitted my app. ?

I was curious how much experience you guys have already? With screenwriting and film, etc. Not sure what level of experience they’re looking for.
Thank you!

 

[mjweerts]

hey guys, quick q...i was gonna upload the first 60 pages of a feature length thing and i was wondering if there are any penalties if you're under the 60 pages...like let's say 50?

That's a really good question. I'm not sure, what did you decide to go with?

 

[mjweerts]

Hi guys! I’m new here... I didn’t even know this forum existed until after I submitted my app. ?

I was curious how much experience you guys have already? With screenwriting and film, etc. Not sure what level of experience they’re looking for.
Thank you!

Most of my experience is in theater, specifically in fringe festivals in other small independent things. These days I submit to a lot of script contests, Screencraft and Page, and I placed once. So there's something on my resume, but I'm sure there are people who have done much much more than I have. I have no clue what they're looking for how about you what's your creative background?

 

[dorkydiana]

That's a really good question. I'm not sure, what did you decide to go with?

i stuck with the 50 haha and i left a note stating the fact mentioning that my 50 was much more polished than a 60 and that script is still a work in progress (maybe i shouldn’t have done that but oh well)

 

[mjweerts]

i stuck with the 50 haha and i left a note stating the fact mentioning that my 50 was much more polished than a 60 and that script is still a work in progress (maybe i shouldn’t have done that but oh well)

I think you did the right thing, and you were true to yourself. The truth is we have no idea what the heck they want. Now we just let it go and wait. I hope to see you in class!

 

[caruss]

As a TV writer, UCLA is phenomenal! I learned so much and all of my favorite professors were from my TV drama workshops. 10/10 would recommend. Learned how to break story, write efficiently, give notes, TAKE NOTES, and met some wonderful and experienced professors. The more recent UCLA alumni are known for TV, including the creator of the one and only Pose!

Thank you so much for your response, Kira! Just applied with a one-hour pilot & bible. This program sounds so dreamy to me as someone who wants to write for TV... now, the waiting begins.

 

[Chris W]

Good luck to everyone who applied!

I didn’t even know this forum existed until after I submitted my app.

Welcome to the site! I've been trying to figure out how to get more people to notice the site before they submit and I think I was pretty successful at that this year.

The UCLA 2019 thread last year didn't even get POSTED until December and we're already at page three of the thread at the beginning of November. Keep it coming everyone!

UCLA MFA Screenwriting 2019

Someone has any idea of the status? I have applied to the MFA in Screenwriting.

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[studio54]

Hi guys! I’m new here... I didn’t even know this forum existed until after I submitted my app. ?

I was curious how much experience you guys have already? With screenwriting and film, etc. Not sure what level of experience they’re looking for.
Thank you!

I wouldn't be terribly worried about having a ton of professional film experience, if that's what you mean. The whole point of school is to learn. I think they're more interested in your passion and potential.

 

[Chris W]

I think they're more interested in your passion and potential.

This 100%

 

[theMorrigan]

Hi! I applied by the deadline, obviously, but didn't know to come say hi here. So. Hi!

I'm applying to UCLA (done), USC (done), Chapman (up next) and AFI (up next). And possibly NYU. But, I honestly think that would be just to see if I could get accepted.

Fingers crossed for everyone here that you get your acceptances!

 

[Chris W]

Hi! I applied by the deadline, obviously, but didn't know to come say hi here. So. Hi!

I'm applying to UCLA (done), USC (done), Chapman (up next) and AFI (up next). And possibly NYU. But, I honestly think that would be just to see if I could get accepted.

Fingers crossed for everyone here that you get your acceptances!

Good luck! That's a lot of writing.

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[Luna_]

Most of my experience is in theater, specifically in fringe festivals in other small independent things. These days I submit to a lot of script contests, Screencraft and Page, and I placed once. So there's something on my resume, but I'm sure there are people who have done much much more than I have. I have no clue what they're looking for how about you what's your creative background?

That's awesome! I feel like that's a strong resume

I'm just a writer, that stumbled across the program, to be honest. I don't have experience or anything on my resume. just the passion