AFI Applicants 2025

[filmschoolgal]

I am spiraling- applied as a cinematography major- if I have not heard back , am I cooked?

 

[pmj]

I am spiraling- applied as a cinematography major- if I have not heard back , am I cooked?

I feel that but with directing. I’m holding out hope for another week at least

 

[Chris W]

I am spiraling- applied as a cinematography major- if I have not heard back , am I cooked?

No I don't think so.. I don't think they've stopped sending invitations. Notifications go on for a while if you see past logged applications and threads.

 

[zcb]

I feel that but with directing. I’m holding out hope for another week at least

Right with you both! Hope one of us at least can get some good news soon. Hard to stay positive and calm, but we don't have much other choice! Best of luck to everyone.

 

[pandaexpresss]

I am spiraling- applied as a cinematography major- if I have not heard back , am I cooked?

i wouldn't overthink it just yet! past years have shown interviews being given out quite late. i found a couple current students through instagram, and they've all been saying different things compared to what i've been reading on reddit, or what's being talked about in this forum. best of luck

 

[pmj]

i wouldn't overthink it just yet! past years have shown interviews being given out quite late. i found a couple current students through instagram, and they've all been saying different things compared to what i've been reading on reddit, or what's being talked about in this forum. best of luck

Do you mind sharing what they’ve been saying?

 

[danielani]

Just got notified for an interview!!! This is for screenwriting by the way.

 

[nikifish]

Just got notified for an interview!!! This is for screenwriting by the way.

Same. I'm also waiting for the interview from screenwriting. A little bit anxious for me. Seems like most interview info here is from directing and Cine for now.

 

[patty]

The silence is daunting now...
I hope we don't need to deal with acceptance yet, denial is just fine.

 

[danielani]

Same. I'm also waiting for the interview from screenwriting. A little bit anxious for me. Seems like most interview info here is from directing and Cine for now.

I was in your shoes just a few days ago. That being said, I would give it another week or two

 

[tylerrjenkins]

My directing interview is tomorrow!! If it's allowed I will share the vibe of the questions/process afterwards for those curious

 

[jordanrosephotos]

Has anyone else heard back for directing?

 

[pmj]

Has anyone else heard back for directing?

Nope, starting to think I didn’t make the cut (as long as I get into USC I won’t care tbh, but would still like to be in the running)

 

[abtfilms]

Has anyone else heard back for directing?

No but I am not that worried. Once February ends then I'll accept it but for now I think I still have a chance lol

 

[pmj]

My directing interview is tomorrow!! If it's allowed I will share the vibe of the questions/process afterwards for those curious

How do you feel it went?? Hoping good things for ya

 

[abtfilms]

Has anyone else gotten an interview invite? It kinda seems like they stopped sending them out lol.

Also how did everyone's interviews go?

 

[tylerrjenkins]

How do you feel it went?? Hoping good things for ya

Honestly not sure lol, not bad definitely but they didn't really ask about any of my favorite films or influences, which I was certainly ready to talk a lot about haha. It seemed more in the vein of just trying to get to know me, and they asked less questions than I expected—either a good thing or a bad thing I guess LOL

 

[eepybee]

Honestly not sure lol, not bad definitely but they didn't really ask about any of my favorite films or influences, which I was certainly ready to talk a lot about haha. It seemed more in the vein of just trying to get to know me, and they asked less questions than I expected—either a good thing or a bad thing I guess LOL

I felt similarly about mine; I did get the chance to speak a little bit about influences and process, but kinda wish they'd asked me more! It was a friendly, chill conversation primarily geared towards getting to know me on a personal level.

 

[Austinnnnjb]

Interviewed for Screenwriting this week. Interview was exactly 30 minutes, very relaxed and informal. Maybe a little too informal on my end. Talked a lot about writing, vision, and my other artistic pursuits. I'm also currently in the industry in another field, so they asked why film school etc. Really lovely people.

Anyone know the number of screenwriting fellows interviewed vs admitted?

 

[b3nfh7]

I had my directing interview yesterday! It was a super friendly conversation, focused a lot on my personal life and goals as well as specific questions regarding narrative choices in the films I submitted. I was really impressed by how familiar with my application they were, bringing up things that were really small details from some of the submitted essays. They truly were very kind. Good luck to everyone!