AFI Directing 2022

[VBM]

Good luck everybody!! And congratulations and also all the best to those who got an interview! Has anybody had theirs yet? How did it go, what did they ask? ) xxx

 

[colbarrios]

I had my interview this morning and everyone was really kind. I was pretty nervous, but I think I handled it well, I guess time will tell!

Some of the questions they asked me ranged from.

What type of films do you want to make? Who are some filmmakers that inspire you? Tell us an experience about collaboration? What's an experience where on a project something caused you to reevaluate your work?

The last question was the trickiest and I wish my response was a bit better. But we'll see what happens. Hopefully I get in (hopefully with some scholarship money too).

Hope it's helpful for anyone else with an interview still!

 

[Bergmanbaby]

I had my interview this morning and everyone was really kind. I was pretty nervous, but I think I handled it well, I guess time will tell!

Some of the questions they asked me ranged from.

What type of films do you want to make? Who are some filmmakers that inspire you? Tell us an experience about collaboration? What's an experience where on a project something caused you to reevaluate your work?

The last question was the trickiest and I wish my response was a bit better. But we'll see what happens. Hopefully I get in (hopefully with some scholarship money too).

Hope it's helpful for anyone else with an interview still!

Who did you interview with

 

[colbarrios]

Who did you interview with

Amedeo D’Adamo and a former student named Isabella, I believe. I was supposed to interview with two of the directing faculty, but I guess it changed.

 

[doritodog]

Chiming in, I received my interview request on Monday Jan 18, for Feb 10. Anyone interested in doing a private share of directing samples?

 

[Bergmanbaby]

yes, message me

 

[Bergmanbaby]

Amedeo D’Adamo and a former student named Isabella, I believe. I was supposed to interview with two of the directing faculty, but I guess it changed.

they didn't notify you of the change? who were your interviewers supposed to be?

 

[mandrewvi]

Chiming in, I received my interview request on Monday Jan 18, for Feb 10. Anyone interested in doing a private share of directing samples?

I'm down to share! I didn't get an interview, but it would be great to see someone else's work.

 

[colbarrios]

they didn't notify you of the change? who were your interviewers supposed to be?

They didn't, yeah. It was supposed to be Amedeo and Harrison James. At least that's what the email said.

 

[user1234]

Good luck to those interviewing today!

 

[krbee]

Chiming in, I received my interview request on Monday Jan 18, for Feb 10. Anyone interested in doing a private share of directing samples?

For sure!

 

[user1234]

Has anyone filled out the scholarship portion? Is it weird to ask for a full scholarship? is that too forward?

 

[doritodog]

Has anyone filled out the scholarship portion? Is it weird to ask for a full scholarship? is that too forward?

I did. Lol. Can't hurt to ask. Just make sure you justify it.

 

[loon]

Has anyone filled out the scholarship portion? Is it weird to ask for a full scholarship? is that too forward?

Hey! I'm in the process of filling it out now. I don't think it's weird to ask for full funding, that's what I'm doing. Also, for question 7, is anyone else writing a full on short essay? Or just answering it in a few sentences?

 

[doritodog]

Hey! I'm in the process of filling it out now. I don't think it's weird to ask for full funding, that's what I'm doing. Also, for question 7, is anyone else writing a full on short essay? Or just answering it in a few sentences?

I wrote like 8-10 sentences. That's like 2 paragraphs I suppose?

 

[loon]

I wrote like 8-10 sentences. That's like 2 paragraphs I suppose?

Good to know, thank you. I've started writing a full on 4 paragraph scholarship essay in story form, but I'm not sure if they're just looking for something more straight-forward...

I wrote like 8-10 sentences. That's like 2 paragraphs I suppose?

 

[loon]

Hello people! Can anyone share their experience with the scholarship form? Question 7 says to "briefly explain how an AFI scholarship would benefit you". I'm trying to navigate if this is an essay or not...from past experience, I've usually had to write compelling essays/ stories for scholarships. Do you think they're looking for something just super brief and straight forward? Thanks, and good luck to all

 

[doritodog]

Good to know, thank you. I've started writing a full on 4 paragraph scholarship essay in story form, but I'm not sure if they're just looking for something more straight-forward...

Ah, now I'm wondering if I should've written more. I tried to do what I did with my app and tell a story But my reason for wanting/needing the scholarship is very straightforward and kind of difficult for me to talk about, so I didn't want to indulge or sugarcoat it. I think if you write something compelling, it doesn't matter how long/short it is, as long as it's not a throwaway two-sentences or something. Personal opinion

 

[inadash]

Amedeo D’Adamo and a former student named Isabella, I believe. I was supposed to interview with two of the directing faculty, but I guess it changed.

Is it Isabella Issa? She is one of my interviewers too.

And I've heard that the interviewers would probably be poker face. Is that true? I'm a little bit nervous.

 

[Bergmanbaby]

Is it Isabella Issa? She is one of my interviewers too.

And I've heard that the interviewers would probably be poker face. Is that true? I'm a little bit nervous.

I don't think you should worry about their faces to be honest. If you read about other interviews people who have gotten in said they didn't think their interview went that well and some people who felt like they had a great interview ended up not getting in. So I'd say just show them who you are and do the best you can and try not to stress about it too hard. Just take some notes a few days before reminding yourself why you chose film and what you want to create