This was a bit of a shock to me. Learning that it wasn't the material, but rather the personal struggle that got you noticed on your submission. Seems clear they did not read every script submitted. with 11,000 entrants, that seems likely since they have to process the applicants in a very short period of time.
If you think about it, 11,000 entrants in 28 days is 392 scripts a day. They simply do not have the man-power to achieve that expectation, so of course the scripts aren't read until the system makes its "selections."
Here's an excerpt: https://www.wired.com/story/imagine-...source=twitter
Disappointing to have spent all that time to answer the 70 questions and not get read, but hey, it's their sandbox, good to understand the process finally.
I wonder if the motivation behind releasing this information isn't in some way to discourage the high submission rate.
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If you think about it, 11,000 entrants in 28 days is 392 scripts a day. They simply do not have the man-power to achieve that expectation, so of course the scripts aren't read until the system makes its "selections."
Here's an excerpt: https://www.wired.com/story/imagine-...source=twitter
This year, the program received more than 11,000 submissions for just 17 spots in its third class. The Impact application consists of 70 questions, what Mitchell describes as a "thesis-like defense- of why the writer's particular project deserves investment. To manage the overwhelming volume, Impact uses machine learning to sift through the giant pool of applications and identify new voices. The AI is part device, part catalyst: The technology searches for diverse applicants-Mitchell explains they look for people who have overcome challenges in their careers or lives-with the goal of shaking up the historically homogenous film industry.
I wonder if the motivation behind releasing this information isn't in some way to discourage the high submission rate.
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