American Film Institute (AFI) - Screenwriting MFA Applicants 2022

[its_me_mari]

Hey everyone!
Didn't see a thread so decided to make one!

 

[Chris W]

Here are our current admissions statistics:

AFI Conservatory Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

41%

Admitted

212 out of 517

13.7%

Waitlisted

71 out of 517

45.3%

Not Admitted

234 out of 517

Awaiting Results Admitted Waitlisted Denied

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

And instructions:

Admissions Requirements | AFI CONSERVATORY

Apply to AFI Conservatory's MFA program in Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design, or Screenwriting. Review requirements and deadlines.

conservatory.afi.com

Screenwriting applicants are required to submit the following:

1. A PDF of a typed screenplay in professional format (20 pages maximum) of which you are the sole screenwriter. If the sample is from a longer script, select what you feel is the bestportion of your script. It could be the first 20 pages, or some other section. Give us (briefly) enough context to know where we are in the story if it is not the first 20 pages. Co-authored and adaptations will not be considered. Be sure to include a title page with your name, 2022-2023 SCR, and e-mail address.
2. Write a scene in professional format on the topic of “the guilty party” (five pages maximum). Make sure the scene contains three characters. It should introduce a main character, contain a turn, and an ending that points to further story and makes us want to know more. Be sure to include a title page with your name, 2022-2023SCR, and e-mail address.

Online applications and portfolio requirements must be received by 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET) on the designated date below.

December 1, 2021: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting

 

[mcama]

Applying here this year.

 

[JHD]

Just curious, what exactly is 'The Guilty Party'?

 

[Chris W]

Just curious, what exactly is 'The Guilty Party'?

Definition of GUILTY PARTY

the person who committed a crime… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

 

[Umie13]

Am I right in understanding that "the guilty party" is purely the topic at hand? As in, the scene should include a guilty party of sorts. We can use a title for the scene that isn't "The Guilty Party"?

I'm moments from submitting and this came to mind lol.

 

[Batsy]

Am I right in understanding that "the guilty party" is purely the topic at hand? As in, the scene should include a guilty party of sorts. We can use a title for the scene that isn't "The Guilty Party"?

I'm moments from submitting and this came to mind lol.

Yes, you are correct. I used a different scene title last year and it was fine. I don’t even think they brought up the titles of either of my samples during the interview, haha. You just need to use the prompt as the inspiration for the scene. Good luck on your application!

 

[its_me_mari]

Hey guys, anyone having trouble with GradCAS?
I've been trying to submit my app since morning.

It's forever loading.

 

[Chris W]

So now that the deadline has come and gone. How'd the application go for everyone? Hopefully you were able to turn it in on time?

If you haven't yet please remember to add your application to our application database:

Application Database

A database of thousands of film school applications to calculate acceptance rates to film programs and the minimum GPAs, minimum SAT and GRE scores, experience of accepted applicants, and much more....

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Good luck everyone!

 

[Umie13]

Managed to turn it in just before thanksgiving. Not sure how it turned out...I guess will find out next month if I'm invited to an interview lol.
All I can say is that I'm glad I tried and proud of how I represented myself and my voice to the best of my ability

 

[its_me_mari]

Hey guys!
Saw on the production thread people started getting interview notifications. Any news around here?

 

[mirandagruss]

Hey guys!
Saw on the production thread people started getting interview notifications. Any news around here?

I haven't heard anything back but was also curious!

 

[mcama]

Not yet!

 

[Rhipp]

Haven't heard anything here

 

[katiebonnie]

Hey everyone, just dropping in to let you know that last year I got my interview request on January 23rd if that helps ease some nerves

 

[Rhipp]

Hey everyone, just dropping in to let you know that last year I got my interview request on January 23rd if that helps ease some nerves

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it lol.

 

[Mr. November]

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I just received an interview invitation from AFI

 

[Chris W]

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I just received an interview invitation from AFI

Awesome! Be sure to add or update your application on our site.

 

[ana22]

I got an interview request this morning! I guess they're starting to roll those out!

 

[mcama]

Do the requests come as an email or are they on the portal?