afi directing

  1. A

    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
  2. 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
  3. Dreamer

    Applied AFI Directing - Fall 2024

    This is my second year applying. I submitted my directing assignment from last year as my moving image sample and made a new short film for this year's assignment on the prompt of necessity. I also wrote a completely new personal narrative statement, ensuring that it addresses all the aspects...
    • Dreamer
    • Application
    • afi 2024 afi directing afi directing 2024 american film institute directing directing 2024 directing mfa
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  4. BranTheHuman

    Applied AFI, Fall 2023 - Directing

    So far, so good. Like I stated above, I had about two weeks before the deadline to finish up a short film that I wanted to submit, write and shoot a scene based on their prompt, write the narrative statement and other papers, get two letters of recommendation, and get my unofficial transcripts...
  5. Maymers

    Applied AFI DIRECTING - 2023

    Was stressing over the "conflict" short and struggling with the script - but a trip to Provence with some film school classmates provided the perfect inspiration and I unexpectedly shot it there. Funnily enough, I feel it is the best short script I've ever written - the most cohesive and simple...
    • Maymers
    • Application
    • afi afi 2023 afi directing directing directing 2023
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  6. R

    Short filmmaker applying to AFI-MFA in Directing

    Hello fellow filmmakers, I'm a short filmmaker based in LA and I'm planning to apply for MFA in Directing at AFI' 23. I directed a short film that's currently streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Being an immigrant with a unique story, I'm feeling optimistic about the application process. I was...
  7. C

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Directing 2022

    Honestly, the whole process has been pretty taxing for me. I applied to all the programs I had applied to and I wasn't quite happy with my portfolio. In the month of November, I made two shorts that I am pretty happy with in hopes that they would boost my chances of getting into programs. That...
  8. ScriptToScreenDream

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Conservatory Directing Fall 2022

    Application process went as smoothly as it could. Having applied once previously, I was familiar with the expectations and how long it would take me to accomplish the requirements. For the directing track, I submitted a short film that I recently made, as well as the Topic short film.
  9. carolinadolago2000

    AFI Directing MFA requires 4 year BA... but most European countries aren't 4 year programs? What's the equivalent for international students?

    Hi everyone!!! Hope you are all doing well! ;) I'm Carolina and I'm from Portugal! It's been a long journey of being an International student applying for a USA school, in this case, AFI. I would like that someone could help me figure out how can I still get the Master degree (if I'm accepted...
    • carolinadolago2000
    • Thread
    • afi afi 2022 afi admissions afi directing bachelor's degree equivalency europe international student portugal units
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Application Questions
  10. rainydays

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Directing

    This site was incredibly helpful.
  11. P

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Directing Fall 2021

  12. T

    Denied (After Interview) AFI Fall 2021 - Directing

    - submitted 10 minutes of my short film - magical realism/drama. - Submitted a silent comedy about a runaway bride being dragged back to her wedding for the "Confrontation" themed video project. Production value was very low - it was silly and fun - went into detail about my non-film experiences...
    • tls
    • Application
    • afi afi 2021 afi directing
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2021 Fall Entry
  13. S

    Waitlisted (After Interview) AFI Directing

  14. I

    Interviewed AFI - Directing MFA Fall 2021

    • ilys
    • Application
    • afi afi directing afi directing 2021 directing mfa mfa 2021
    • Comments: 15
    • Category: 2021 Fall Entry
  15. Average Alex

    Waitlisted (After Interview) AFI Directing

  16. Jack's Lack of Surprise

    Applied AFI - Directing 2021

  17. Borna

    Denied (After Interview) AFI - Directing Fall 2021

  18. ScriptToScreenDream

    AFI Directing 2021-- AFIC Exercise Film

    Hi all, I'm applying to AFI Directing for the first time. There is a component, the AFIC Exercise Film, where you must write and direct a short 5min film on a given topic. This year's topic is Confrontation. I happen to already have written and directed a short film that deals with...
  19. Chris W

    AFI Directing 2020 "A Secret"

    AFI's application info for Directing had been released: Directing applicants are required to submit the following: Submit an example of a moving image project that you have personally directed and that best demonstrates individual talent and ability. You may submit the best 10 continuous...
  20. M

    Applied AFI - Directing 2019


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