The reason there probably weren't a lot of people in the class is because you are allowed to be excused if you are working on a shoot.

Most kids were probably out on shoots. Because nearly all kids are invited back for 2nd year.

Bandar, maybee your right....!

bustin my ass anyway lol !!!!!!!!

Enjoy your last three months of freedom...

Once AFI begins it's going to be a year of non-stop work.

I guess I'll be a directing fellow next year. I have some questions... especially for Bandar, as you seem to have so much information about LA and AFI (seriously, thanks for everything you've shared with this community btw)

I'm planning to move in with 3 friends of mine, 2 of which will work for Rhythm & Hues studios in Marina Del Raye (sp?) I scoped out some decent 4 bedrooms on craigslist around the los feliz, west hollywood, silver lake area (which i know are close to AFI) My friends seem to think the commute between these areas and the West side will be 1 hour or more with traffic. does this sound right to you? can you recommend an area that might be a decent compromise? the recent literature i got from AFI seems to insist we live within 20 minutes of campus.

and, what's boot camp really like? i feel like i need a boot camp for the boot camp.

peace!
Christopher

Chris,

If you live in West Hollywood, it really isn't all that far to get to AFI. Probably twenty-thirty minutes to get to AFI tops during traffic (driving on the streets).

If you really want to be close (and I recommend that) I say you look into Los Feliz. It's a nice neighborhood, very happening, not so expensive (compared to other parts of LA) and literally a bike ride to AFI.

It'll be your best bet!

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Originally posted by Christopher Dreisbach:


I'm planning to move in with 3 friends of mine, 2 of which will work for Rhythm & Hues studios in Marina Del Raye (sp?) I scoped out some decent 4 bedrooms on craigslist around the los feliz, west hollywood, silver lake area (which i know are close to AFI) My friends seem to think the commute between these areas and the West side will be 1 hour or more with traffic. does this sound right to you?

They're going to have a thirty minute commute without traffic, which can head up to 90 minutes with it.

The problem with Hollywood, where I happen to live, very close to AFI, where my roommate will be an editor this fall, is that it's really only accessible to the 101. That would mean your friends would have to take the 101 and backtrack to the 110 to the 10 to get to work, almost 25 miles on the freeway. I only take the 101 to the 110 to get to USC and back, and it can be brutal, and it's only five miles.

Street driving would cut their distance, but I don't think it would make too significant a time difference.

Selfish film student that I am, I would strongly advise repeated attempts at strong-arming...er, compelling...them to live closer to AFI rather than you moving near their workplace...because then that commute becomes your own.

I'm not sure of your situation, but just living with the friend who doesn't work in Marina del Rey might be your best bet...

Good luck.

Christopher,

Both Jayimess and Bandar have given you good info, but if you must live with these guys and you're all willing to meet halfway, I would recommend an area between West Hollywood (WH) and Culver City (CC). CC is actually a really good option. You're still looking at about 30 minutes for you and your friends, but welcome to LA, most people would love to have a 30 minute commute. Apartment rental prices are still somewhat decent in CC, or at least less than WH.
Otherwise, I agree with the guys, find other roommates and hang out with your buds at the beach on weekends...if you ever have free time.
Btw, Jayimess, you should just take the numerous side streets to USC- much faster .

Hey everyone,
I recently came across this site.
I am accepted to screenwriting program and I would love to meet you all.
I will check here for the party info.

My favorite place to live in LA is Manhattan Beach. My second is Los Feliz-it feels like Europe. Needless to say, you should visit all the options and see what places inspire you. Breezy beaches will inspire some people, other's creative engine will be turned on by gloomy downtown.

Congratulations and best of luck everyone,
Emre

Hey Emre,

Nice to meet you!
Do you currently live in MB? I live in Hermosa.

-Mark (Directing Fellow)

Hey guys,

I think we should plan our little get-together for August at the beach. The weather will be beautiful and it'll give us a nice opportunity to get to know one another.

Also, if you guys prefer, the building that I currently live in has a great outdoor barbeque area, huge outdoor olympic size pool and outdoor jacuzzi area. We could have our gathering there.

Let me know what works for you guys!

-Bandar (Directing Fellow)

I believe this is the only LA beach that will allow bonfires. Its a pretty cool experience.


http://www.beachcalifornia.com/dockw.html

Thanks for your responses! Yes, I think I will try to live as close to campus as possible, and I can't blame my friends for wanting to live close to their respective jobs too. The price of gasoline is only going to become more and more horrific.

Still, i might attempt a cross-coast trip to LA in late July with them. If everything works out i hope to see all of you at this BBQ in August.

I've never been to the west coast before. LA seems so magical and scary. PS im so psyched that AFI is screening BLADE RUNNER for us!

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Originally posted by mlucaj:

Btw, Jayimess, you should just take the numerous side streets to USC- much faster .

A classmate who lives three blocks west of me says the same thing, and I usually do take Hoover to Wilshire to whatever to get home, but for some reason, I always get right on the 101 in the morning.

I think it's because the surface roads always take a half hour, and I'm enticed by the possibility of a quarter hour commute.

How do you like Hermosa? I grew up on water, and gave up a phenom condo on the coast of a Great Lake to come here, and I want to live near a beach so badly. Ironically enough, it's the commute (and the costs) that are keeping me away from the lullaby of crashing waves...

AHHHHHHHH!!! jesus!!!!

I am fine!

anyway Bandar that bbq is gonna be the the via spiga! the ****!

three months left! fcuk!!

There is just so much left undone. Unfinished!
the wind is starting to blow towards LA! I still need to get a place! fix myself up with a car.. get laid a few more times.... type up my screen play; get it out of my Hemingway not pad an onto Movie Magic screen (lol).... Got to go to a few more Yankee games befor I become an Angels fan....
Go to Europe, Barcelona, Nice, Malaga... by car of course!! stick shift!!! Stick shift fine for LA? I dont care....

get laid some more.... watch Man Bites Dog enjoy Days of Heaven, and Im not Scared!!!!!! lol

so in Aug we bbq it up? I love it!!!!!!

adios muchachos...

Peace

lol Anton--that was probably the most spastic post I've ever read on here.... hahaha

Good! Good!

you like it Maseiya!

have a go at it!!!! burst open .. why not!!

here is my quote!

It is better to die standing than to live a century on your knees! - Emiliano Zapata

PS: does this quote work for LA, or the whole movie industry ...... hahhhaaaa ......

I love it!

Girls please dont take it sexually ....

Anton,

hahahaha

wow!

Jayimess,

Living in Hermosa is really wonderful. I lived in West Hollywood for roughly 8 years and loved being so central to everything, but when the opportunity to live by the beach arose, I couldn't pass it up. I have been in HB for almost 3 years now and love it. There is nothing like taking a stroll down to the ocean and smelling that fresh ocean air in the morning.
The costs are pretty comparable to Hollywood, but the commute can be a bit much depending on when your traveling. After living in LA for so long, I have just given into the fact that traffic is apart of our landscape. I am hoping to meet other AFI fellows that live in the neighborhood that would be interested in commuting.
I know that the neighborhoods around USC are not always the most inspiring, but you are close to campus and there will be plenty of time for you to live on the coast. This is merely a stitch in time for us all.

Best,

ML

hey Anton,

have you seen the recent Criterion release of Days of Heaven? The transfer is spectacular! Also, I'm really excited that we'll have access to Malick's AFI films

Hey guys,

So I've taken AFI's cost estimate for living expenses, etc. to heart and set my price range for rent around $1,000/month, including utilities (for my half) in the roommate questionnaire I filled out last week.

Any thoughts on how realistic that is in the area surrounding AFI? Am I way off here?

And I like the idea of a get-together at the beach! Let's make that happen.



Arndt