Here's a portion of the letter about the self-introductory video (word-for-word):

The assignment: Shoot a self-introductory video. There are minimal rules to follow:

1. You may NOT appear in the video.
2. The project may not exceed 2 minutes.
3. The project must be submitted on DVD so we can screen it in class.
4. Don't be boring!

The letter was from Alex Rose. I received it on Wednesday, June 25. Hope this helps!

Thanks, everyone. For those who may have been grossed out by my blubbering, I think it was out of sheer relief after having to jump through so many hoops. I had never cried out of happiness before so it was kinda gross for me, too. Ha.

Winter: First buzz is on me.

Cabezon: I got accepted into Film Studies. I don't really know what happened. As you know, Alex Rose had sent me an email a couple weeks ago saying that my application had been passed on... but I found out that it hadn't necessarily, as everyone else told me I was still being waitlisted. I told you about how I spent last Friday afternoon calling/emailing people because I was so confused.

Well, on Monday Joe Slowensky called and told me he'd "check on it and get back." That afternoon, my webadvisor changed from Producing to Film Studies but it still said decision complete, so... I didnt know if I was denied both or not. Yesterday morning, Mildred Lewis called me to say she would "check up on my status" as well. In the afternoon, I got a small white envelope confirming my admission.

Everything is overlapping and still not very clear. I got the letter and have till Monday to scrounge up $1,000. Nothing about financial aide yet! =0( And even though I got a letter, my webadvisor is still the same and I have not gotten that email people speak of.

Hopefully, my admission will bump you up a notch on the waitlist for Producing. I am routing for you all the way.

SharonW: I am still keeping my fingers crossed for you. Have you tried calling? Call now and ask lots of questions to make them remember you! Let me know how things progress in the next week!

Fox, congrats. I was actually moved by your story. Particularly since I've been following it (and others) for awhile now. I was very happy for you.

There has been a lot going on around here and I suspect it will get a bit crazier the closer we get to start date. I've started on my movie and book list. Fortunately I have the time to do this right now, but dang there's plenty to do. Still need to get my living situation dealt with as well. FUN FUN FUN

Congrats, Tara.

Will you be able to dabble in producing within the FS program, or is it strictly theory based?

MovieTeller:

Thank you!

Jayminess:

Time will tell.=0)

Hey Winter and everyone
Does anyone know what classes we will take for the first semaster and what computer programs r we gonna use. thx

So how's everyone's roommate search going? To be honest, I'm not precisely sure how to approach it. I have my list and I know I need a place to live... I guess I need a producer to make it happen. LOL I want to live as close to the school as possible. Has anyone found a place? Anyone still looking? Anyone? Anyone... Bueller. Bueller...

Avid. Invest in it, learn it, love it. That's the standard here. Also, Final Draft if you are a writer. Those are the only necessary programs.

You'll be taking:
Production 1
Short film form
Evolution of narrative film

The other 1-2 classes depend on your specific discipline.

I live off walnut and parker in an idependently owned condo complex. Really close to school, good neighborhood. Unfortunately right next to the trains. =P

There are a couple of condos for rent. PM me if you'd like the numbers. I found my place on Craig's list.

just started looking and from the reviews I have seen on google I would stay away from the Strada and the Arbors- complaints of noisy kids, tree rats as big as cats(whatever those are), and bugs as well as the occasion car break-ins, gangs and bad management. I think I've been in Boulder Colorado a little too long and not used to the big city...

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Originally posted by Winterreverie:
Avid. Invest in it, learn it, love it. That's the standard here. A

That's great to hear. FCP is used in the real world - BUT the MAJORITY of the FCP work is only on ultra low budget jobs that don't pay you very well and expect you to work long hours so you might have well have just worked at McDonalds.

I know I know - Scrubs uses FCP and a couple of other shows and features - it's growing - but Avid is still king.

But when I see jobs that want to cut on FCP - I usually can bet that the day rate is nothing to get too excited about.

Hi Movieteller,

It depends on how much you want to spend as well. I found an apartment that's about 2.5 miles away from the school in Anaheim and I like it. I'm actually moving in there on 7/1. It's called Hampton Pointe apartments. So far, from what I've seen, rent averages about 1100.

Tree rats? What are those... opossums?

Fox,
That's what I said when I read. But maybe that's what they meant, opossums. Those don't bother me, so thanks for the insight. But in general I didn't read many comforting reviews for those two locations in particular.
Donald

Then you are braver than I am. Opossums freak me out.

Hey!! Everyone
Congrats Fox. After such a long time, and u got in.
I am wondering that has everyone got the book list and the 2 minutes video instruction? Cuz i got either of them yet. thx

i took a tour of the strada, the building and what not seemed nice enough. i may or may not be signing a lease there, i take those reviews with a grain of salt, the place im in now was poorly reviewed, and its not fantastic, but its certainly nothing like it was described. opossums eh? that, however, may be an issue.
kyle wade

hey kyle,
Thanks for your input. I've been fortunate enough in life to have never lived in an apartment complex-mostly duplexes, townhomes and the like for myself. I'm starting to think the people who take the time to write reviews are seldom completely reliable. Don't know if I'm going to be able to make it out there before I sign a lease and your input is helpful. Please let me know how the Strada works out after you move in and anything else you see and hear about other facilities. I'll be in touch with my own search.
Donald Mckinnon

So this is sort of Chapman related.. not necessarily news, but I figured this is the best place to bring it up.

Has anyone heard of (or seen) that new NBC series "Fear Itself?" I guess it's like a series of unrelated, hour-long horror stories done by different writers and directors. I've never seen it, but I was flipping through the channels today and saw that tomorrow's (Thursday's) episode is called "Eater." Here's the synopsis:

"A rookie cop must spend her first night in the precinct watching over a serial killer, coined "The Eater". When her fellow cops start acting bizarre, she quickly learns that no one is who they seem."

Sound familiar? If you've got the Chapman DVD with the student films on it, check out the one titled "Eater." This sounds exactly the same. Does anyone know if the two are related? Maybe the students who wrote/made "Eater" at Chapman developed this one? There's no way this is just a coincidence.

If you're interested, it's airing tomorrow, Thursday, July 3rd at 10pm (at least, that's when it's airing here on the East coast) on NBC.

Hows everyone doing on the movies, books and 2 min. video?

I haven't done much though I've seen most of the films in the past and read a couple of the books, like 'Story', as well. As far as the video I haven't given it much time yet, I am hoping it it will come together quickly after I get an idea. I know I'm not going to go as far as shooting an actual script, more like a piece-meal of prior work put together in a montage.
Donald