USC event April 3

[KayS]

ooooh, Jayimess, I got it in Seoul, South Korea at a street vendor!

...Have a safe flight?

 

[Sonia]

In case anyone else was confused about this ”” I just got a call from a man at USC who reiterated the event schedule and wanted to know if I had any questions about it. He seemed unsure about where we're supposed to check in, but I just confirmed via email that check-in is at the Zemeckis Center, not at the SCA.

I also asked the guy about the dress code, and he said, "Business casual. Not ripped jeans, but not a tuxedo." Fair enough.

Clue: Purple shoes. To match Gundy's sunglasses.

Oh and I look exactly like the person in my avatar.

 

[KayS]

Ahhhh business casual is different than regular casual. rethinking wardrobe now. Why do I always have such a hard time dressing myself?

Also, I'm going to carry around a little nerdy note card with your clues.

 

[Sonia]

I'm going to go ahead and say it's OK to wear dark jeans. I mean I'm going to go ahead and wear them.

 

[Jayimess]

I stand by my analogy of going to meet your significant other's parents for the first time at a BBQ in their backyard.

Make a good impression, look like you care, but like the man said, not a tux.

 

[Jayimess]

Did you guys get the email from Abby?

"Nice casual...jeans and a nice shirt...khakis and polo..."

 

[MoeFab]

My clue is my crazy nails....

 

[timkido]

hey let me know if anybody wants to meet up before noon! I'll be walking around and checking out the campus. PM ME!

or

Email : Timothyjwen (a) gmail . com

 

[Sonia]

I think my shoes might be pink, not purple. Fuchsia? TMI?

 

[KayS]

heyyyyy

I'm in Sonia's room bumming her internet and we say hi!

 

[gundyfilms]

HEY!! Room 206, hit me up!

 

[Neville26]

Have a great event today, y'all!!! Enjoy yourself. Ask questions. Listen closely. And most importantly, meditate in the moment.

You've earned it.

 

[mimesinscene]

So, people who have gone to the first look OWE an in-depth description to those unable to attend the event.

Feel free to include initial thoughts, your most emotional moment, hey, even six pictures that capture the mood and tell a story.

 

[Neville26]

Or just answer this: did it make you more excited about going to USC or less excited/confident? I work in Admissions and sometimes, even if these types of events are fun, they can be a bit polarizing for some people. Some stray and decide not to go through with the program b/c it doesn't fit them and others are fired up and excited about it. So what'd you all think? KayS and the rest?

We are pathetic, we know. But indulge us. lol

 

[redic]

 

[Kylok]

Oh yeah, this thing was today! (Or yesterday, technically.)

I'm afraid I'm busy tomorrow (/today) and thus, couldn't possibly have attended. It has nothing to do with the fact that I was rejected, nor the fact that I didn't even apply to SCA.

Sorry USC, maybe next time! (*Trips down a manhole while attempting a suave exit.*)

 

[Jayimess]

Hey, guys, wanted to say it was so nice meeting so many of you in person at last. I thought the event was pretty cool...I know we screenwriters could've talked for far longer, but alas they told us it was time to guzzle free booze.

I'm also curious to hear what y'all thought...the consensus seemed to be positive, though. I would've loved an event like this at schools my year...free stuff is good, and who doesn't like to be courted, right?

I'm sorry I told y'all to bring bags, I had no idea they would give out SCA backpacks as a souvenir! I want one. Also, I didn't mean to dart out after the screening, but I had to give one of my classmates a ride because he missed his bus to stay for the Tom and Bob show, so I'm terribly sorry I didn't bid any of you farewell! I haven't got any of your contact info, so forgive me for this public apology!!

(btw, for those who did not attend but are reading this, the Tom and Bob show is a smartass reference to the insane panel after the Forrest Gump screening tonight, wherein Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise spoke almost exclusively in a Zemeckis imitation, and Tom Hanks was absolutely hilarious as he (and everyone) shared some great knowledge with us...I'm officially in love with the man, though I've always had a thing for him since Bosom Buddies.)


I have a feeling you guys raged in rooms or at a bar tonight, so hangovers may dominate your early Saturdays, but all the same, I'll be at First Look around 1 if anyone's going!


PS, redic, I think I was right next to the guy in the blue striped shirt in the walking to SCA photo, the guy behind him rendered me invisible, I guess.

Or else I was next to another guy in a blue buttondown!!

 

[xavier039]

Sounded like a pretty cool event. I wish I could have made it out there. I am sure you all had enough fun to cover me.

 

[Astantax]

It was an amazing weekend. I'm typing this from my little room at the Radisson. Some event nearby (maybe on campus?) is making sleep difficult...very loud hip hop. Anyway, to answer a question I believe neville asked above...before the 2nd of April, I was maybe 90-95% sure that this was the "right" thing for me. After the event, I am proud to say that I am 1000% sure, no matter WHAT chapman tells me, even if it's a free ride. It was a wholly positive experience all around, 100 percent. The privilege of a personal audience with Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, Gary (Garrison?) Sinese, and Eric Roth was the icing on the proverbial cake.

It was super-awesome meeting so many of you. I'm sorry if I missed anyone! It was kinda overwhelming! In the best possible way!

- Brian

 

[KayS]

It was so cool meeting people from the forum! I felt kinda geeky but super excited to match a screen name with somebody. I always pictured you guys as white writing on a black background. It's weird...we all have faces and stuff.

My mind was almost made up on USC from my research on it, but I still wasn't 100% certain. After the event, same as Brian, 1000% sure. You know, I wonder how other people felt in the writing group because I know some people were interested in doing some production in addition to writing, while I was only interested in writing. The meeting confirmed that the program really is almost exclusively writing (with the exception of some production courses to familiarize you with the different positions on a set). Basically, it was exactly what I wanted to hear, but I can't imagine that everyone felt that way. I already got to try production in undergrad and found it too stressful and just not for me.

It also helped that Pam Douglas screened a LOST clip during her mini-lecture. hehehe.

Jayimess, it was awesome to meet you!!!! ...And I still have your pen! I will return it to you in the fall.