Hey everyone, for some reason nobody seems to want to share any advice about their portfolios or any of their work, but I think it's a good idea. If we know what's out there it's just going to help us all out. And, those who have been accepted have nothing to lose by sharing.

I'd like to know if a demo reel is best to start with, then the films in their entirety? Advice like that.

In a year I'll be applying for an MFA for fall of '09 (hopefully at NYU) and any of my work can be found by typing erikathere into youtube or u can add me as a friend on www.myspace/erikathere to check out some films of mine. Any links or ideas from anyone who's been accepted or is working on theirs would be MUCH appreciated!

Thanks!

Oops I mean, http://www.myspace.com/erikathere. Check it out and let me know what you think.

I am applying to a number of schools for fall '08. I would also be interested in seeing other people's interesting work. You can find some of my work at web.mac.com/gkwedar and getinvolved.tamu.edu. Best of luck to everyone and happy new year!

Yeah that's a great idea. I'll post a view of my videos and trailers. Give me opinions, I'll give you mine.

Film: “Gangsters and Vengeance”

Trailer 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lwuPGVnbBg

Trailer 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TdQJpbmLiY ß This one is my favorite.



Film: “Salvation”

Synopsis: Follows the last two days in the life of a medical soldier in Vietnam.

Trailer 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01tYIbaiLJI

Trailer 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtoxHoOaEqw&feature=related

Trailer 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_erYaztOx0



Film: “Steven Anderson”

Synopsis: The pregnancy of his girlfriend thrusts a teenager into an odyssey of moral and self discovery. (This one was originally being produced by my school, but created too much controversy. I decided to rewrite the script, change the characters around, and complete it when I had further funding and was in college.)
Trailer 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1p4AkOzX-o

Trailer 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fik9F_AwlQ

I posted the first two trailers on another forum on studentfilms.com but figure I'd post them again. I'd like to put all of my films on one DVD. I don't know what I'd call it, but I have a few ideas.

Great idea for a thread! blueskeyes... I LOVED the Focus promo video. You had some really cool camera moves...

Here's a link to the demo I sent with my apps...

http://www.vimeo.com/442050

You're welcome to view my films / other stuff at

http://www.hayleygordon.com

I haven't updated the site in a while. It definitely needs one.

Thanks for the encouraging words d_osborn. You have some breathtaking footage on your reel, particularly the rural nature shots and the karate kid at sunset. wow. Best of luck, hope to see you in class in the fall!

I agree, those shots are really beautful d_osborn.

I know this is a silly question, but I looked at every one of those films and they are all so good. Were all of you undergrads in film or lots and lots of experience?
I'm applying for 08 and I have no background. I just through something together as best I could with my camera. No lighting, etc.

Have any of you ever heard of someone getting in with limited exp.?

hey wannabe2... I was an accounting major for four years, came to the realization that I couldn't make a difference in the world looking at financial statements and picked up a camera. From what I have read, I think that the schools are not looking for the finished product, but people with something to say and a strong visual sense of telling stories. Best of luck.

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Have any of you ever heard of someone getting in with limited exp.?

Rest assured, I got into NYU and I never picked up a movie camera in my life. I didn't even submit any films for admission.

They are more interested in potential.

Thanks for all the input duders and blue skies, I will keep my spirits up. But again d_osborn that film was beautifully shot. Best of luck to y'all.

duders-
what did you submit, if not film? I applied for next fall with a visual portfolio (photos, not slides) of drawings and paintings. I have a background in music and sent a cd, but who knows if they will listen!
What kind of other-than-film backgrounds do your classmates have?

hgsouth,
ur hens from hell are hilarious

Hahhaha, thank you.

I will always hold a place in my heart for that one. One of my favs, maybe not the most artistic thing I'll ever produce but it's a crowd pleaser

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Originally posted by peaches:
duders-
what did you submit, if not film? I applied for next fall with a visual portfolio (photos, not slides) of drawings and paintings. I have a background in music and sent a cd, but who knows if they will listen!
What kind of other-than-film backgrounds do your classmates have?

I submitted photos, just various pictures that I've done over a couple of years. There was no cohesion to it.

Well, 95% in the program has some sort of degree not in film. Whether it be finance, history, politics...mostly humanities. There are ex-lawyers, surgeons, actors, authors, scientists, engineers, musicians, business types etc...

despite what people say, there really is no rhyme or reason to who they take in.

Haley,
I LOVED Hens from Hell. That was great, girl. I loved the part when the "bricks" hit the girl. Classic! I hope we all get into NYU and be classmates. My short film is on facebook. It's about a black girl who loves Bollywood and her fashion savvy, uppity girlfriends make her life a living hell. If anyone wants to check it out. Let me know. It's on facebook tho. We should all network, you know.

We should all support each other since we're bonded by our filmaking.