USC - MFA Film Production - Fall 2012

[Mexicanafilm]

Truffautdare: Thanks for the critique! The abortion stuff was alluded to in the texts, they were also in spanish. I didn't like how I exported them and I do want to re edit them so that they can be seen a little longer. The reason for the feet was twofold. One was to start with the feet and slowly feed the audience clues as to what we were seeing. Another was because I wanted to show her determination and I thought that with the feet I could show more than with the upper half of the body.

 

[Che Gray]

@truffautdare my applications status says this:

Your file has been forwarded to the academic department for review and an admission decision. You may check this system periodically for updates, and if the academic department requires additional information or renders an admission decision, you will be contacted.

I received a wait-list in the fall and an admission into the spring semester. Hope this helps!

 

[truffautdare]

@Che Gray: Hmmm. Yes that is helpful, thanks Che Gray! I'm not sure what my "first stage" status means, but hopefully it means there are still some applications they haven't yet reviewed in detail.

@Mexicanafilm: No problem!

 

[Che Gray]

@truffautdare Good luck!

 

[secret_riddle]

Where are all you USC folk planning on living? I submitted the student housing application..I'll see what I get..but I don't really like the area around USC.

I know everyone says it's not safe..I also hear that's not true. I personally just don't particularly like the way the neighbourhood looks.

I've heard a lot of grad students live off campus in the Silverlake, Koreatown, West Hollywood, and Culver City areas..So I'm looking into those as well. A new metro light rail line is opening up that connects Culver directly to USC meaning it would be a simple, very fast commute.

Plus, for the 800-1200 $ that USC charges for rent in a studio or one bedroom apartment, you could get a nicer place in a nicer, more vibrant area...or so I hear (I'm from Toronto, Canada).

 

[Mexicanafilm]

Secret riddle thank you for the info! It'll be really helpful cuz I also have no idea where to even start looking.

 

[secret_riddle]

Originally posted by Mexicanafilm:
Secret riddle thank you for the info! It'll be really helpful cuz I also have no idea where to even start looking.

It's hard to know where to start when you're international. Right now I'm leaning towards Koreatown. I love Blade Runner..so the mix of the Asian atmosphere with the L.A vibe sounds really appealing (obviously I've picked the right career path)! I wish I had more substantive reasons, but I haven't been down there yet to check out the different areas.

 

[Mexicanafilm]

That sounds reasonable to me! Hahaha. Yeah, I'm planning a trip before hand to get a feel for everything and hopefully find a place. My only criteria is somewhere safe, cheap, and closeish to USC. Be that through metro, walking, or whatever.

Ohh I'm excited!

 

[Josh Litman]

Originally posted by secret_riddle:
Where are all you USC folk planning on living? I submitted the student housing application..I'll see what I get..but I don't really like the area around USC.

I know everyone says it's not safe..I also hear that's not true. I personally just don't particularly like the way the neighbourhood looks.

I've heard a lot of grad students live off campus in the Silverlake, Koreatown, West Hollywood, and Culver City areas..So I'm looking into those as well. A new metro light rail line is opening up that connects Culver directly to USC meaning it would be a simple, very fast commute.

Plus, for the 800-1200 $ that USC charges for rent in a studio or one bedroom apartment, you could get a nicer place in a nicer, more vibrant area...or so I hear (I'm from Toronto, Canada).

Hey man, I'm from London, Ontario! (And I've got a bunch of family from Toronto ) Cool to see someone so close is going to be around

As for housing, I've been looking into too. I just know I want to live within good walking distance of the school. The guy I talked to on the phone says I'd want to live between Vermont ave and Exposition blvd, and below Adams blvd. Also, one of the private housing companies in the area is called Conquest housing which I'm looking into. What do the rest of you have in mind?

 

[Skinner]

Hey guys! This is coming from someone who lived in LA for three years before moving back to NYC. I would look at Echo Park, Silver Lake area because you can find housing for cheap and in a safe neighborhood. If you'll have a car you'll be close to the freeway so you could get to USC within 30 minutes or so depending upon traffic of course. I'm actually moving back this summer, but will probably live in Santa Monica.

 

[vantheman1790]

Hey Guys quick question...

I applied for Fall 2012 Production at USC and submitted on decemeber 1st.. for the people who have received acceptance letters/interviews, when did you apply by? Should I be worried that I haven't heard anything yet? USC is my top choice so I'm getting concerned seeing how many people have gotten their letters already. Any info is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Mexicanafilm]

I don't think you should be concerned just yet. My interviewer said to wait three weeks, so I'd give it one more. I applied on dec 1st as well.

 

[vantheman1790]

I haven't Received an interview either.. When did you have yours? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[Mexicanafilm]

Vantheman1790: Oh man I want to say it was like the 9th or 10th. Though from what people have said here some people are t admitted till late ( April or May) and some are admitted with or without interviews. You should look at the earlier posts. Those were very helpful for most of us.

As always, don't lose hope! You never know.

 

[Vanguard]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. Did most of you who had interviews apply for directing, or other stuff?

 

[Vanguard]

Sorry, stupdi question. I keep forgetting the MFA in Producing is called just that, and it's the Peter Stark program.

 

[secret_riddle]

Hey guys,

For those of us accepted and planning on attending, should we make a facebook group for the 2012/2013 session? Good way to keep in touch and get to know each other. Similar groups were created in previous years. For example:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/200339129985101/

 

[Mexicanafilm]

Awesome! Great idea. I just asked to join!!

 

[Che Gray]

@secret_riddle yeah we should definitely form a Facebook group! Are we making our own group or are we joining on the link you provided?

 

[secret_riddle]

I think we should make our own. That one was for last year's class.

I would do it right now, but I've got to finish studying for my last midterm =(.