You'll have absolutely no problem finding a place if you have devoted $1,000 per month for rent and utilities. Now its just a matter of finding a roommate that you will get along with.

Hey Mark,
Unfortunately, I don't live in Manhattan Beach anymore. I had lived there a short period before I moved to Huntington Beach. I have lived in Hollywood as well, but MB is my favorite by far. Now I am in the valley, though I will probably move down to LA area this summer.
Jayimess, have you tried to take Metro to your school? It would probably take the same amount of time to get there, but at least you wouldn't need to hold the wheel so you can read or write- use that half hour. I think there is a transit bus way to USC. You can transfer from metro to that bus at 7th Street Metro station.

Best,
Emre

luca,

Perhaps one day, a beach will be my home. Till I can afford $7 gas, though, I gotta stay a little closer to the city. Thanks so much for the insight into Hermosa. MB, Venice, and Hermosa, and of course Santa Monica were on my dream lists when shopping for a place last summer, but I ended up in Echo Park. (yuk)

The Hollywood Hills are much more pleasant.


Emre,

Nice to see you out and about. Have you made a decision? When shall we get that coffee?

And I'm terrified of public transportation, for the record. Not like I think I'll get robbed or something, I just don't like surrendering control of where I go and when I get there.

And I hate tunnels!


And yeas, $1000 "or so" should be fine. I just made up an info sheet for my soon to arrive roommate (AFI Editing Fellow) and calculated that it's less than $1035/month each with gas, elec, cable, internet, and phone.

The building is mighty nice, and they seem to love arts types...and they were really cool about renting to me from across the country. Just had to show proof of acceptance, my FAO papers, etc, and my current state of affairs before leaving.

They have a few properties in the neighborhood. Both of the ones I've rented from them (Echo Park and Hollywood- I live in the green awned one on the home page) looked exactly as pictured, except they looked (to me, anyway) a bit larger in the pictures!

(and no, I don't get a referral bonus!)

ba-management.com

Does any screenwriting fellow here want to get together during the summer and team up to work on the screenplay for the first cycle project?

I have an idea and want to have a first draft ready before the semester begins so we can spend more time on pre-production rather than script development.

I would write it myself, but AFI requires that screenwriters write the first cycle project. Would love to get a head start.

Best,

Bandar (Directing Fellow)

I can lend my services. I mean, unless someone else here has fallen in love with Bandar and would kill their own mother to work with him on the first cycle project. Until then consider my hat thrown into the ring.

I'll be living in Riverside during the summer, which isn't too far away. I'll be writing one thing or another this summer so it might as well be something that'll help us at AFI.

DEAR FELLOW-FELLOWS:

It is getting hot out. Hope everyone got their bios in on time!

Summertime. Summertime. So much sun.

Oh, and check this out:
http://www.thingsididlastnight.com/


love love love.

Ahh! I just got accepted off the waitlist for screenwriting.

Is it wrong that my first reaction is "holy crap, how am I going to pay for this?!"

Anyone have a rich uncle that they want to loan me?

Dude,

I had the same reaction. If you figure out some clever math, let me know, because for now finances is the only thing that stands in my way.

Congrats Kel!

I was rooting for you!

And I have 1 word for you and seventh - LOANS

Congrats man!

relax with the money issue, everyone's in debt in America!

loan 8.25% interest rate. then when you finish school you consolidate your loans refinance (hopefully in a few years you will refinance with a lower interest rate) and pay like 800 buck a month for 30 years!

why worry? lol!

Anton,

lol, you give the best advice!

Thanks Bandar! Hopefully I can somehow work out the money side of things...

Right now I'm thinking bank heist. Not only are my financials covered, but I'll get all sorts of insider information for future scripts! Anyone with me? I could certainly use a getaway driver.

Kelmo,

Since you're also located in LA we should meet up for coffee or a drink.

What do you think?

- Bandar

P.S. What's your real name?

Hey guys,

Wow, little did I know.. there is a community already exists here, this is really cool..

Anyways, just wanted to say hi to all my fellow fellows and send my congrats to each and everyone of you for getting accepted. Everybody deserves a good tap on the shoulder, you did very well to reach here.. I look forward to team up with you guys and follow this journey to make great films!

My name is Yousef Linjawi and I am a Cinematography Fellow.

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Yousef,

We already met on the facebook. But we should def link up and discuss our first cycle project soon.

Best,

Bandar

Hi all
Hey Yousef, welcome to the forum. Sorry I haven't called you. Give me a shout this weekend if your available.
There's word of a bbq party-pre AFI gathering being organized. there's been much discussion about it on this forum if you look back. Bandar, are you taking charge on that one? You are the king of this forum

Colin Akoon - Cinematography Fellow

As of now, I believe the bbq get-together will be at my apartment complex. 5416 Fair Ave, North Hollywood CA 91601. We are also discussing a get-together at the beach as well.

My complex has a few bbq grills, olympic size pool, jacuzzi, etc... It'll be a great way to meet everyone under chilled out circumstances!

I get back from Europe the 2nd week of August, so we should plan the bbq for Saturday, August 16th. And if you guys want, the beach day could be on Sunday the 17th. Does that work for everyone?

Let me know!

sounds good with me the second saturday of August 16th,

by the way out 150 students how many have found this forum? sound like 10 to 20 people.....

Bandar,

Its really kind of you to offer up your apartment complex as a meeting place. Do you think that you will be able to accommodate 150 people and parking for the same number?

There are so many great places in LA, we may want to consider meeting somewhere that would be interesting for everyone thats coming into LA...just a thought.

It's a pretty big complex, and there is a huge rooftop complex. I would be able to accomodate 150 people.

But if you guys would like to meet up somewhere else, please give me some thoughts and I'll be more than happy to arrange it! Park? Beach? Let's start brainstorming.

Are the dates alright?