USC event April 3

[steelyd]

So who all will be attending this event on the 3rd? I'd like to go, but if its just for the day I'm trying to plan my trip on the cheap - maybe avoid renting a car if possible. But then I'm not sure where to crash for the night. What are you guys doing?

I just did a tour there last week and was able to get to and from campus by taking the shuttle that goes to Los Angeles Union Station. Thinking of flying in that morning, taking a bus to union station and then heading straight to the event. I'll probably skip the screening of Forrest Gump (not a fan). But then I'm not sure where to go...I may still need a car to get to a hotel room. Are you guys doing the car/hotel thing? Are there cheap places anyone recommends?

 

[Jayimess]

I'll be there repping the Writing Division to you new students.

If you can...and I'd hurry on this due to First Look...there's a Vagabond Inn on Figueroa, as well as a Radisson. I've shot in the Vagabond, it's nice, relatively cheap (85-90/nt) and it's in walking distance. It's right by the Zemeckis building.

You can get away without having a car that way.

As for the screening, I'm not a big Raiders of the Lost Ark fan, but I went to the kickoff screening last year. It was fun...everyone was really amped up for the new print, and it was a packed house, full of good energy!

Hope to see lots of you there!

 

[steelyd]

That hotel sounds perfect, thanks Jayimess!

Okay, maybe I'll do the Gump screening. Really I just can't stand Tom Hanks...and he's going be there!

 

[steelyd]

Dang it is cheap. One more question comes to mind...this Vagabond inn, is it cool to walk to at night? Should I wear my bullet proof vest?

 

[Sonia]

I'm flying in the afternoon of the 2nd, leaving the morning of the 4th.

I'm staying at the Vagabond Inn. If you make your reservation online, you might get a cheaper rate. Also, my mom told me that they offer a 10% discount to AAA members. I wanted to stay just one night, but the way flights worked out, I'm staying two. I'm excited for the screening, although I wish I could stay for some of the student films, too.

I checked for SCA tours on Thursday afternoon or Saturday morning, but the closest was Wednesday morning. So I'm going to explore campus on my own.

Anyone want to meet up on Thursday or on Friday before the event? This is going to be cool.

Dan””I'd be happy to be your walking buddy back to the Vagabond after the screening. (Or to have you be my walking buddy, I guess. I'm more intimidated than intimidating.)

 

[hman13]

I am flying out tuesday morning and leaving sat afternoon....looks like ill be there a while. I have never visited the campus, so I am going to look at apartments, meet with a financial aid officer, walk around, do the whole thing. Im staying at the Radisson. I wouldnt mind going out every night that i am there also. I plan on going to all of the events on friday.

 

[Jayimess]

Hey, y'all, make sure you check the Radisson, too. If you look at the bottom of your invitation (they literally just sent it to those of us "continuing students" slated to appear, lol), it says you can get discounted rates, with specific instructions. If that's cheaper than the Vagabond, go for it!

 

[Sonia]

The reduced rate at the Radisson ended up being more expensive than the Vagabond. The Radisson is a hotel and the Vagabond is a motel, so there might be a difference in quality, but for this trip I'm being more cheap than picky. Thanks for the tip, though.

 

[steelyd]

word, i just booked my stuffs. flying in april 3, heading straight to the lunchy, and leaving saturday evening so i can catch some of the shorts as well.

i called the radisson and asked for the USC special but its 140 something dollars--no thanks, vagabond was only 90 with tax (thanks again, jay!). and sonia has my back on the way home, so i'm all set seriously, this sounds like a good time.

...now where will we be drinking friday night?

 

[ilikealliteration]

I'll be attending as well, staying with a friend of mine in Silverlake. I might be renting a car, I'm not sure yet. But I'm flying in the 3rd and staying through Sunday evening. I'm excited to meet everyone, and it'll be pretty amazing when everything starts to feel more real...

 

[MoeFab]

I'll also be attending but not sure where I am staying yet. My mom and I stayed at the Vagabond last week when I looked at the school and it was ok. A little scary and not the cleanest but it was cool for one night. They do have a good continental breakfast though, better than just a muffin and coffee.

 

[KayS]

Ahhh...I don't think I can go because I've already spent oodles of money traveling this month. Am I going to regret not getting to go? I am jealous and want to meet you folks so I'll know your faces come fall!

Tell me tell me will I regret it?

 

[Astantax]

I'll be there as well! I'm probably going to stay at the radisson. Hope to see you all there!

Should we wear name badges with our Studentfilms.com user names? Haha...just kidding. Kind of. No, really.

- Brian

 

[Sonia]

I don't think we'll use up all of our excitement that weekend, Kay. We'll probably have a lot left over for orientation week.

 

[ilikealliteration]

Sorry, Kay. From what I hear, First Look is the apex of the program. We're all going to be worn out for the next two years after all the fun we're going to have!

 

[MediaDuv]

I'll be there. I have a film I worked on in the Reel Women 09 Festival on April 1st (and I'll be staying in LA till the 4/3 event). If anyone wants to check out the festival - here is the link.
https://reelwomen2009.withouta...nt_item.php?id=23118

Regardless, I look forward to meeting all of you and some of our new faculty.

 

[Jayimess]

I responded to this in the Fall 2009 thread re: nametags.

I'll probably be easy to find since I'm a volunteer at the event, PM me and I'll tell you how...but unless you all want to check in with me and linger nearby so I can introduce you to each other, I suggest you come up with some garment or sign or something...a single hoop earring in the left ear, perhaps.

 

[gundyfilms]

How are people planning to get to their respective hotels from the airport? I noticed on the Radisson website that they don't offer an airport shuttle...Are people going to take a taxi? Hmmm...

EDIT: I'm booked for the Vegabond.

So if you want to add a third to your walking group, you can most likely count me in.

 

[Jayimess]

HERE are a couple shuttle services, they told us about them at orientation. You won't get the discount, but at least you know they go to campus.

 

[redic]

I'll be there April 3rd! Woot! I'm gonna love meeting everybody! and the iconic Jayimess. yea...hmmm...so...if you think you recognize me just yell out "you dirty slut!" ...or...just introduce yourself...if I don't first!