UCLA Producers Program

[edixx]

Any other applicants for UCLA Producers program for the 2012 intake? Does anybody know when we'll hear back? It seems like some Screenwriting folks have already started getting replies.

 

[Mocha]

Hi there. I also applied to UCLA Producer Program and still haven't heard anything from them

 

[edixx]

Thanks Mocha! Let me know when you hear back It seems like 2011 group started their interviews in February, so hopefully it's soon!

 

[Mocha]

I will and yes i hope we hear something soon... the wait is killing me!

 

[DLG1058]

Glad to see a thread for us UCLA Producers on here finally! I haven't heard anything about interviews or anything either. I'll definitely keep posted if I hear anything!

 

[radiantfalco]

Hi everyone,

First time poster on this forum...hello! I understand interviews happen in the middle or end of February.

It appears from last years' UCLA PP postings that we will be asked about our favorite producers and books we have read this year, as well as to pitch a treatment. That should be fun, no pressure. NBD.

I'm starting to get excited for some news! Either way, accepted or denied, it has been a fun learning experience just to apply.

Did everyone here write treatments for the first time? In my case, I had never written a treatment, much less two. I looked up information about the format on the web and also looked at the treatment example they have in the templates section in Final Draft. I think mine turned out ok...considering I was a treatment virgin.

What mix of treatments did everyone submit? I submitted two television treatments.

Excited to get to know everyone here on the forum!

RF

 

[Mocha]

Hi RF,

I submitted two feature treatments.. And I was also a treatment virgin!

I didn't know that they will be asking us to pitch a treatment during the interview too! I'm starting to get very nervous...

Did you apply anywhere else? Because I did and I heard back from some other places but still no words from UCLA. Anyway, best of luck to you and everyone!

 

[edixx]

It's comforting to see some other people posting about the program! I still haven't heard anything yet, but starting to get anxious as it seems last year's interviews took place in mid Feb (like radiantfalco said!).
I had written a treatment or two for school, but I really wasn't that familiar with the regular format and had about a million treatment templates pulled up on my screen to make sure I was doing it right. I submitted one feature, one television. I also agree, despite a good or bad outcome, I learnt a lot in the application process!

 

[radiantfalco]

Hi everyone!

I just got some very exciting news!! I just received my interview request tonight-- at 7:52 pm! The interview will be this Wednesday, Feb. 8th at UCLA on campus at East Melnitz.

Did anyone else hear back tonight?

Mocha- I did not apply anywhere else...I love UCLA (I did my undergrad here too) and I hedged all my bets on it. I figure I will keep working full time if I don't get in to school.

Fingers crossed for everyone!

RF

 

[Wilson Hu]

Do UCLA send interview request by phone or email?

 

[radiantfalco]

Hi Wilson,

I got the invitation via email.

RF

 

[DLG1058]

Yay! Just got my interview time for Feb 14th! So excited!

Seems like they're doing the invites on a rolling basis as people accept interviews. Best of luck to everyone!!

 

[edixx]

Congrats radiantfalco and DLG! I hope that the rest of us start hearing back soon. Does anybody know how many people they end up interviewing by any chance? Also, it would be awesome if you guys could share some experiences of things you have done in the past, as we could get some type of indication of what they generally look for in their applicants. As for me, I'll be fresh out of my undergrad, though I've had a few internships throughout the years, so I kind of expected I'd be lacking a competitive edge as opposed to all the other super qualified applicants!

Good luck on your interviews, guys

 

[radiantfalco]

Hi Edixx,

I'm not sure how many people they interview, but I googled and read the "Max Keller" entry from last year's forum and he said something like 30 students were interviewed.

My background is I'm a producer currently working in advertising and have acted professionally for 12 years, but have also written/directed/produced shorts.

I also did my undergrad in Theater at UCLA and graduated in 2000...so I'm a bit older by comparison. Not that being older is a good thing...or a bad thing. My friend who went to UCLA film school (Production- directing) went right out of undergrad, he was 22 when he started his MFA...so I think who they accept depends on a variety of factors.

Fingers crossed for everyone here!

Best of luck!

RF

 

[Mocha]

Phew! I finally got the invitation email for the interview. I was so stressed out for a while...

As for my background, I'm turning 23 and I've been working in the industry for over two years doing mainly production coordinator for international productions in Thailand. Also written/directed/produced shorts but only a couple...

@edixx, I have to agree with RF that there are many factors they will consider when they accept students. I believe that if you dream and want something really bad, you can always get it. Stay hopeful

Best of luck to everyone!

 

[edixx]

Hi guys,

Thanks for all your words of encouragement! I received an interview invitation yesterday, which was great news I think I'll be glad either way for making it this far. Your backgrounds sound so diverse!

@radiantfalco, How did your interview go?

@Mocha, It says you're in Asia, are you flying in for the interview or Skype?

 

[radiantfalco]

Hi Edixx,

Congrats! It went pretty well, I think. Of course it's hard to tell.

Overall, I was happy that I wasn't super-duper nervous. I just tried to be myself and speak from the heart.

They were very nice, but I was the last interview of the day, so I didn't get to speak with everyone. And then another one had to hurry home.

The pitches were the hardest--they definitely gave feedback and it was interesting how they deconstructed my treatment. All in all, I tried to take the feedback constructively and I'm trying not to obsess or worry about "what they thought."

Nothing more I can do now, but wait!

Best of luck to everyone on their interviews!

RF

 

[Mocha]

Hi Edixx and RF,

First off, congrats Edixx! I hope your interview goes well And to answer your question, I'm having the interview through Skype...

Also, congrats to RF for having a smooth interview! I wish you all the best. And I will take your advice and try not to be super nervous when it comes to my interview hahaha.

Fingers crossed guys!

Hope we all get to be classmates in the future!

 

[Wilson Hu]

Got rejected today.

 

[edixx]

Hi again,

Does anyone know or did anyone ask when decisions would be made by?