good luck, guys. AFI is two or so blocks away from me so maybe I'll be seeing ya around.

Mail just came for today and still nothing from AFI. Another day of waiting, I guess.

i have to wait another 4 hours for mail but thats weird....

quote:

Originally posted by NotaMono:
Anyone gotten word yet?

Nota "Waiting to get out" Mono

NotaMono,

I got into the directing program. If you get a chance, I was wondering if you could help me with a few questions I have:

1.How long in length can the projects in the first year be? Can they be shot on HD (not just DV)? And are you put into a different group of fellows for each project?
2.Do they let incoming students post on the AFI Intranet? I was wondering if you guys set up some kind of “on-line group” (i.e. a yahoo group) with the other incoming students so you could meet up or talk about apartments and such?
3.I think in most cases I’d want to work with other fellows, but are filmmakers allowed to use a cinematographer or editor or producer not in the program (and I’m assuming you don’t HAVE to use SAG actors, correct?)
4.And will I pretty much be working on 27 other projects during the year for other fellows? Seems pretty hardcore if that’s the case.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Mike

another thing I would like to add to the list above

5. Are they actually sending notification letters out in 2006? Or is it going to be 2007?

Hoeks-

You're in LA, right? I'm in Miami. If they've sent out letters and it hasn't gotten to you yet, it's gonna be a while before it makes it out here. And even if they sent it out late Friday, it should have gotten to you today. So who knows, maybe they're still working on the waiting list or something. It's not over til it's over.

That is what i thought. They still might be working on it. I got the interview on April second which was real late as well.

still no news. Anyone got a letter?

Nothing here either.

Congrats Dancing Bear! Hopefully we'll have more good news soon.

quote:

Originally posted by dancingbear:
1.How long in length can the projects in the first year be? Can they be shot on HD (not just DV)? And are you put into a different group of fellows for each project?

In my year the 1st year projects were mostly 15-25 minutes, but I know they've taken action to try and keep them shorter this year (Partially because a lot of cinematographers were being screwed in the mad dash to make a mini-feature).

All 1st year projects are shot on DVCam. Fortunately for you they got new cameras after my year (!!!!!!) so they're at least 24P now and not crappy 60i models.

quote:

Originally posted by dancingbear:
2.Do they let incoming students post on the AFI Intranet? I was wondering if you guys set up some kind of “on-line group” (i.e. a yahoo group) with the other incoming students so you could meet up or talk about apartments and such?

We did have a yahoo group (It's actually still active, but I haven't looked at it since starting way back when). One of my classmates managed to get an e-mail list from the administration and organized the whole thing. Without someone taking that step, though, you won't know who your classmates are until you start in the fall.

quote:

Originally posted by dancingbear:
3.I think in most cases I’d want to work with other fellows, but are filmmakers allowed to use a cinematographer or editor or producer not in the program (and I’m assuming you don’t HAVE to use SAG actors, correct?)

You're pretty much limited to working with AFI fellows. In thesis year a couple of people have had outside producers and production designers because there aren't enough, but other than that it's only fellows in key roles. We use almost exclusively SAG actors, but exceptions are made from time to time if you have a compelling reason.

quote:

Originally posted by dancingbear:
4.And will I pretty much be working on 27 other projects during the year for other fellows? Seems pretty hardcore if that’s the case.

As a director? No way. The cinematographers and producers work the most. I shot 4 films and worked on 16 others in the 1st year (Not including non-AFI films). I think you'll be required to crew 6 days per cycle (18 days the whole year, not including when you're directing). Directors usually end up A.D.ing or running sound (Cycle films always have crappy sound)

Sorry I'm so slow to respond, but I've been crewing pretty much non-stop for the last 2 months. Feel free to ask more questions here, or drop me a PM if you want to discuss stuff on the phone or in person.

Nota "Looking forward to another early call!" Mono

At NYU, I used to DP when I was not directing...but I feel like that is out of question without making a lot of enemies

no one got a message?

Once again, nothing here. At what point do we call?

We should call Tomorrow I do feel like something is wrong.

How stiff is the competition at AFI? I understand many students do not make it back the second year, can any one explain? Thanks.

P.S. Good luck!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by NotaMono:
Congrats Dancing Bear! Hopefully we'll have more good news soon.

Thanks a lot for all your help.

quote:

Originally posted by Hoeks:
We should call Tomorrow I do feel like something is wrong.

Just to let you know; I got my letter yesterday. It was postmarked April 17 and I live in Los Angeles. I thinking they may not have made all the decisions yet...or maybe they're still working out their waiting list.

Received my letter at 12:17PM. Rejection. Pretty brief letter no offer of consolation. It's all good. I still have yet to hear from FSU and USC isn't the most terrible place to have to end up.

Cheers and good luck.

Yep, just got the letter as well, postmarked April 17. Standard rejection. Time to move on and find a job.

oh well, guess same will be in my mail today.

Time to move on, find an immigration lawyer, and work