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    AFI 2014

    Helen Forsdale: I am a directing fellow, but most cinematographers I now have normal-sized cars with a well-sized trunk or small SUVs, because parking at AFI is a nightmare and it gets though if you have a big car. For productions, we always rent trucks for all the equipment, so you don't have...
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    AFI 2014

    Congrats to everyone who got in! Exciting! I'll see you in the new year! =)
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    AFI 2014

    Hi guys! I am a first-year directing student at AFI and I know what you are all going through! I believe I was the last person interviewed last year a week before they send out their decisions and I got a week's notice - so don't worry, there is not a set day when they call. It all depends on...
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    Interviews - Acceptances - Rejections - Waitlists 2013

    I turned down my spot at Columbia College Chicago and the Follet Award. And I am soo happy that benselt got it the next day and was able to accept there! I also gave up my waitlist spot for USC. All in favor of - wait for it - AFI! I will be a directing fellow in August.
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    "What Kind of Films do You Want to Make?" - The Common Film School Question

    Hey DeathDealer, this is a really difficult question. I can only speak of my own experience, applying to five schools in the US and interviewing at four of them. First of all, in my statements I tried to describe movies I like, and most importantly, why I do and which aspects of those films I...
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    AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

    So finally I decided to take the spot at AFI, regardless of the cost and I am so thrilled to get there in the fall!! I gave up my spot at Columbia College, Chicago and at USC in favour of AFI! I am a Directing fellow. Cknguyen1290: you should receive an email soon with an invitation to the...
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    AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

    Hey Real, do you want to know how long for directors to put down the deposit? The deadline is April 22nd, being 3 weeks after notification. I haven't made up my mind yet, because I am still waiting for several (mostly external) scholarship notifications, which will be due mid April. Hope that...
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    AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

    @thisismyusername: Congrats, looking forward to see you in the fall!
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    USC Cinematic Arts Program

    @ filmboy: regarding producing applicants or all disciplines?
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    AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

    @ EmGee: thank you so much! I am not comfortable with copying official emails here. You will see for yourself soon enough, I'm sure ;)
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    AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

    Yes, Email. I am an international applicant, though. They wrote I'll get a notification via U.S. mail and a phone call in addition. Good luck to all of you still waiting!!
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    Interviews - Acceptances - Rejections - Waitlists 2013

    Finally, I have all decisions, just got the last result from AFI: AFI (Directing) - accepted USC (Production) - waitlisted for fall, accepted for Spring Columbia College, Chicago (Directing) - accepted with scholarship Columbia University NY (Screenwriting/Directing) - interview, rejected UCLA...
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    AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

    Sorry to stir this up right now: I just got the acceptance letter for Directing! I'm freaking out!!! You should hear back soon!
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    AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

    Hey Guys, got a call for an interview (Directing)! I was so stoked when I saw an American number on my German phone and "Hollywood" was calling!! And I will be doing it in person, because I am visiting L.A. next week anyway. This is so weird, interviewing with USC, Columbia AND AFI! Can't...
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    USC Cinematic Arts Program

    @waffle: I AM an international student, so she didn't fib you ;) And yes, if there aren't any spots opening, you get admitted for spring. Or you can choose to skip the waitlist and go for spring admission right away...
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    Columbia 2013 Applicants

    @sudarshansuresh: Funny, I also had my interview today! I had mine on 4:30, and it's fun to read your impressions of the interviewers. I can't remember their names, but chances are high that we had the same people. They were really charming and really, they just wanted to know something about...
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    USC Cinematic Arts Program

    @pnrt7: yes I had an interview three weeks ago.
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    USC Cinematic Arts Program

    Waitlisted! Wahoo! International applicant here, just got notified by mail. Awesome! =)
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    Education credentials evaluation for I140

    Hello Ferrari, I used WES (World Education Service). There you can look it up online to see if your degree is equivalent to the US Bachelor and if it is, you can send your documents and they will evaluate it officially. It worked for me when I applied to different schools in the U.S., which...
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    Columbia 2013 Applicants

    @freakyfreddy: Now I am really nervous for my interview tonight, haha. Directing/Screenwriting with emphasis on directing. Wish me luck everyone!

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