Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows when NYU tells the Grad Film applicants whether or not they have got in. I think they interview in February so i guess we have to hear this month?

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I would like to know the answer to that question as well! Are you sure they interview? Some say yes and some no....

yeah their website says the choose 100 people to interview, then about 30 people get places?! i'd love to see the film you applied with- i read in another post you were going to put it on you tube?

Yes I know that the website says that, I just read somewhere in here last year someone saying that they got in, and never had an interview - not sure though, come to think of it, that they applied to the grad programme...
I did a short film (7 minutes)called "Mila´s Message" for my application. I will put it out there as soon as possible - sounds like a bad excuse but the computer it was made on chrashed, and I only have the none texted danish version, so as soon as I have time, I will make another texted version, just too busy right now with architecture!
Did you apply with a film too?

yeah i'll put it up soon too. oh well, please let me know if you hear anything from NYU!

Hi Folks...

two years ago, I got a phone call about my interview sometime in late January, or maybe it was February. The interview was sometime in March (as I recall). Then I think I finally heard sometime in April about being accepted.

The numbers quoted above (#interviews and #of acceptances) are correct.

Thanks for the info, I guess we´ll just have to wait then! Do you have a website with examples of your work? And are you happy with the program at tisch?

Unfortunately, I don't really like sharing my work that much.

I am definitely happy with the program. The grad program really is a top-notch place to be and learn. The greatest thing about the program, is the faculty's ability to put together a great class of interesting people with varying knowledge of film. The class is made up of true individuals. Before coming to the program two years ago, I had never touched a camera. Within that time, I've made 4 films, and worked on dozens. Extremely talented people are abound, and everyone respects your vision and works hard to help you achieve it.

In this case, you can believe the hype.

Okay, I so want to go!
It sounds really good...
Hope to see you there!

thanks for the info! is there any chance you can tell us a little about what your interview was like?(what did they ask you/how long did it last/how many people was it with?)

Everyone that I spoke to had varying interviews. Usually there are three faculty members present, some had four. In almost all of them, the chair of the department is there.

The interview is something that you can't really prepare for at all. The questions you are asked are designed to get you to talk about yourself and share your vision. I don't want to get to specific, because everyone had different questions asked. There are the obvious ones "Why do you want to come here?" and "What type of movies do you want to make?". The others really depend on what your answers are to their previous questions.

one technique that they also did was to show us a stock postcard of a picture. They then asked you to make up a story about that picture and tell them about it.

In general, you just need to be yourself. There definitely are no right answers, and the faculty is very friendly and nice.

I applied for the program as well. I've been told by some that I'm a little young since I'm just now graduating undergrad. Are there many in the program just out of undergrad?
Also, do you know if grades are taken into much consideration if your undergrad degree isn't in film?

In general, most people are not fresh out of their undergrad degrees. In my class, there are about 2 or 3 people right out of undergrad. Not staggering numbers, but it's possible.

It's kind of up in there about grades. Most students in my year come from big name schools, and are clearly big academics. However, there are a few that definitely weren't top of the class and got in on originality. My grades are about average, but I think I'm in the minority.

Also, I think it's better if your undergrad degree isn't in film. As I've said before, there's only one person with an undergrad degree in film in my class.

Hi...
I just called the admission office and they said they should be calling people for interviews sometime next month (February) and they´ll send the acceptance letters in March.

If any of you are called, please keep us updated!

Good luck!

Hi Eduardo, thanks for letting us know. I was just about to call myself! I guess you applied too? I will post here if I am lucky enough to get an interview... Tine

I'll do the same... though they never sent me a confirmation that they got my portfolio, so...

Im another nail biting applicant who's been following the boards now for a smidgen of time. I called them about the portfolio confirmation sheet and they informed me that they discontinued sending them back just this year, and that they regret the confusion they have been causing students. But they had my name on their database, and im sure there will not be a problem with you either.
tbk

Hey all,

Finally! A place to obsess about prospects for an interview at NYU.

aah!arent you guys So nervous!? i am...anyway post here as soon as you hear something- also i notice there are lots of international students(like me) posting here- if any of us are lucky enough to get an interview i wonder if it has to be over the phone or if we can go to ny...

when I was interviewed, they gave you the choice of interviewing over the phone or in person in NYC (they won't pay for anything).

I decided to interview in person, and I think it was a wise decision. In fact, I would say that if you do get an interview you should come to NYC and do it in person: Out of all my classmates, no one did it over the phone.