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  1. cinenym

    Preparation for a competitive MA/MFA Directing application (UK)

    I've been looking at both MA and MFA directing courses, with a particular focus on two: the NFTS Directing Fiction MA and the AFI Directing MFA and an aim to start in 2026 or 2027 - by then I'll be in my late 20s. As both courses are highly competitive, I'd really like my application to be as...
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    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Directing

    The essays ask a lot of introspective questions that take time to think over and answer thoughtfully. I found that to be the most difficult and intensive part of the application, but other than that very straightforward.
    • aniki.kissa
    • Application
    • 2025 afi afi 2025 afi directing directing masters masters in direction
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  3. Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 2)

    Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of this exclusive interview for FilmSchool.org Supporting Members, Alexa Pellegrini speaks with award-winning filmmaker Liz Hinlein about her current projects, including a prequel and an immersive VR documentary. Hinlein discusses her work as a film coach, sharing how she helps...
  4. Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)

    Director Liz Hinlein Talks VR in Filmmaking and the No. 1 Skill Filmmakers Need (Part 1)

    Liz Hinlein’s filmmaking career showcases an artist who embraces emerging mediums like virtual reality to connect the past with the present. Before graduating with an MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute Conservatory, Hinlein grew up in Haverford, Pennsylvania, alongside her...
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    • Article
    • 9 min read
    • afi cinematographer director interviews liz hinlein new york film academy nyu tisch ucla usc women in film
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    US film school bfa transfer VS US film graduate after finishing bfa in korea

    Hi guys, I'm film major (bfa)student from south korea, and now serving in korea military. (Discharge at 2025 Dec) I've been dreamed about studying film at US, which has hollywood and such a great film industry. So now i'm thinking about transferring to USC, Nyu, ucla film school. But 1. high...
  6. P

    USC vs. AFI Producing MFA for an aspiring showrunner

    Hi, everyone! First off, I want to say that I'm aware that this is a great problem to have, but I still want to ensure that I make the right choice, so any input is appreciated. My ideal career goal would be to be a television showrunner or upper-level television writer/producer. I have a BFA...
  7. Z

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI - Producing

    This year I mastered my essays, improved the resume, recorded a video introduction with a good light and cool background. Tried to be honest as much as possible.
    • Zhani
    • Application
    • accepted afi afi 2025 afi producing producing
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  8. A

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Producing - 2025

    Third time applying, denied w/o interview, email notification date: 3/14/2025 @ 1:44P CT Second time applying, denied w/o interview, email notification date: 3/15/2023 11:32A CT First time applying, denied w/o interview, email notification date: 3/14/2022 @ 11:16A CT
  9. Tony Z.

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI MFA Screenwriting - Fall 2025

    It was a pretty straightforward application! The whole "record and introduce yourself" thing was something I didn't except (and hadn't seen on any other application). I ended up using a simple green screen in my apartment, a $200 used DSLR, and a lav mic to record it. Curious what other peoples'...
  10. jordanrosephotos

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) AFI Directing Fall 2025

    Application went well - I enjoyed creating my film for the "urgency" prompt. I applied one other time 2 years ago, and I feel like my application was much stronger this time.
  11. VinnieJacked

    Waitlisted (After Interview) AFI Cinematography 2025

    The application process was very time-consuming but I enjoyed it! The 10/60 assignment was a bit tricky and I'm not sure if I'm satisfied with it but everything else went great. The school's online open days and info sessions were helpful as well.
  12. P

    Applied AFI Directing - Fall 2025

    Pretty straight forward application. I took an essay from another app and expanded it to fulfill the few specific requirements AFI asked for outside of the general personal statement.
  13. A

    Applied AFI - Directing

    The essays ask a lot of introspective questions that take time to think over and answer thoughtfully. I found that to be the most difficult and intensive part of the application, but other than that very straightforward.
    • aniki.kissa
    • Application
    • 2025 afi afi 2025 afi directing directing masters masters in direction
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  14. HatsOnHatsOnHats

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) AFI MFA Screenwriting

    The application itself was pretty straightforward. I was a little disappointed with the online info sessions, since the one I attended was not at all geared toward helping current applicants. The moderator was just asking a group of grads about their experience at AFI, but not in a helpful way...
  15. HatsOnHatsOnHats

    Denied (After Interview) AFI MFA Producing Program

    The application itself was pretty straightforward. I was a little disappointed with the online info sessions, since the one I attended was not at all geared toward helping current applicants. The moderator was just asking a group of grads about their experience at AFI, but not in a helpful way...
  16. villainesfilles

    Declined Admission (Off Waitlist After Interview) AFI Producing Fall 2025

    It was relatively easy, some short essay questions, a personal statement, a treatment, and a short video. It took me about 2 weeks to complete everything. Only needed 2 recommendations.
  17. Chris W

    AFI Applicants 2025

    AFI just announced that applications are open 9/6/2024. Who's applying this year? They have a zoom info session on 9/6 as well at 9:30am PST via zoom for questions about the application process: https://conservatory.afi.com/applications-for-fall-2025-officially-open/ In addition to the zoom...
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    AFI Grads who took on loans to attend: Was the investment worth the hefty debt? How are you managing the payments?

    I am applying to the AFI directing program in the coming months. Its my absolute dream program, it's claiming to offer everything I want and sounds like game changer in every way fro navigating this career. The downside; I'll be taking on well over six figures of debt. I feel confident I can...
  19. M

    AFI Editing - 2025

    I'm putting together my application for the editing program at AFI, but I'm struggling to find information about the program from the student's perspective. I found several threads for other programs at AFI, but not many for editing. I want to know what you expected the program to be like X what...
  20. Tal Lazar, Professor at Columbia University and CCNY, on Choosing the Right Film School (Part 2)

    Tal Lazar, Professor at Columbia University and CCNY, on Choosing the Right Film School (Part 2)

    Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 1.5-hour interview with award-winning filmmaker and educator Tal Lazar. FilmSchool.org is 100% advertisement-free ,so without our Supporting Members, in-depth articles and interviews like this one would not be possible...

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