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  1. Jina Miao

    AFI Thesis Film Looking for Partners

    Hi, we are a group of film students from AFI. We are now raising money for our thesis film: XIA'S NOODLE HOUSE. The budget for shooting this short film in LA is estimated at $58,000. Even though our school covers part of the budget, the rest amount is still far more than we can afford as...
  2. nvf101

    USC or AFI? (For Directing/Film & TV Production)

    Hi all, long time commenter/lurker and first time poster here. I find myself in the really fortunate and unexpected position of having been admitted to both USC and AFI for Fall 2021 and I’m in the process of figuring out which one to commit to. Since I am always bowled over by the insights and...
  3. How to Get Into AFI: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 2)

    How to Get Into AFI: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 2)

    Exclusively for our Supporting Members, this is the second part of our 2.5 hour interview with the AFI Admissions Office. FilmSchool.org is 100% advertisement free so without our Supporting Members, in-depth articles and interviews like this one would not be possible. Supporting Members also...
  4. P

    AFI vs Chapman? Graduate Program

    Looking to compare the teaching styles, students and more at AFI and Chapman. Does anyone have any information from their experiences or tours?
  5. How to Get Into AFI: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)

    How to Get Into AFI: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)

    Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is world renowned for producing pioneers and trailblazers in the film industry. In 2020, the Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI as the top film school in...
  6. P

    Production Design: AFI vs Chapman?

    Got into both programs and wanted to see if anyone had any knowledge about either program or why one is better. Thanks :)
  7. lauren_martine

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI - Screenwriting Fall 2021

  8. HelenSun

    Interviewed AFI

  9. Chris W

    What questions do you have for the AFI Conservatory Admissions office?

    The AFI Conservatory Admissions office has graciously agreed to be interviewed for an article on FilmSchool.org similar to the one that we have with USC. What questions would you like to ask them? We're compiling a list of questions now and would love to add any questions you might have for...
  10. isla

    Denied (After Interview) AFI Directing MFA

    • isla
    • Application
    • afi afi 2021 afi directing 2021 directing directing mfa
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)
  11. L

    AFI Editing Fall 2021

    Hi, is there a thread for AFI Editing program Fall 2021? I can’t find one, so I just create this. Seems that not so many people apply for AFI editing this year, or they just didn’t find this forum?
  12. kcgam

    Interviewed AFI Screenwriting FA2021

  13. nicolenic0le

    Interviewed AFI MFA Directing Fall 2021

  14. 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...
  15. Y

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI - Cinematography - 2021

  16. I

    Interviewed AFI - Directing MFA Fall 2021

    • ilys
    • Application
    • afi afi directing afi directing 2021 directing mfa mfa 2021
    • Comments: 14
    • Category: Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)
  17. Cody Young

    AFI Producing 2021

    Didn’t see an AFI producing discipline thread, figured I would make one since interview notifications are starting to go out for the other disciplines.
  18. JPY90

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI DIRECTING MFA FALL 2021

    Easy application process as long as you have the visual submissions.
  19. L

    AFI Scholarship for Fall 2021

    Hi guys, first of all Merry Christmas to y'all :) I'm an international student and submitted my application to AFI screenwriting for Fall 2021 and am about to apply for scholarship as well. I have a question. So the question for the AFI scholarship form asks to write down the amount of money...
  20. mayisch.kl

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI - Directing Fall 2021


Latest Accepted Applications

  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (w/o Interview) USC Writing for Screen and Television

    Notified by email of a decision status in the youSC portal at 2:33am, logged onto the portal to find there was an acceptance letter. The letter requested a statement of intent + $300 deposit.
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Writing for Screen and TV
    Submission Date
    Nov 15, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Feb 27, 2021


    Undergrad Program: University of Houston - B.A. in Creative Writing & B.A. in Sociology
    Undergrad Degree Field of Study: Creative Writing
    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) USC SCA Film Production - Fall 2021

    I was admitted for Fall 2021 after being taken off the waitlist!
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    USC - Directing/Film Production
    Submission Date
    Nov 1, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Jan 22, 2021
    Interview Date
    Jan 25, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Mar 2, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Jun 15, 2021


    Undergrad Program: Old dominion university
    Undergrad Degree Field of Study: Film Production

    Application Materials attached:
    1. Personal Statement
    2. Short Film

    GPA: #.##

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  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Admitted (After Interview) MA Filmmaking - London Film School

    As far as application details / materials are concerned, the following documents were part of submission: - A Personal Statement - Portfolio of a few works done till date - A Photography Portfolio ( Optional) - Link to a project that you have worked on, in any capacity (DoP / Director /...
    MS/MA/MFA Program
    London Film School - MA Filmmaking
    Submission Date
    Oct 15, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Nov 22, 2020
    Interview Date
    Nov 25, 2020
    Decision Notification Date
    Dec 15, 2020


    Undergrad Program: Bachelors in Commerce
    Undergrad Degree Field of Study: Accounting

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Attending (Admitted w/o Interview) BU - MFA Screenwriting Fall 2021

    MS/MA/MFA Program
    BU - Screenwriting
    Submission Date
    Jan 6, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Mar 16, 2021


    Undergrad Program: Texas State University
    Undergrad Degree Field of Study: Other

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  • Fall 2021 (MA/MFA)

    Declined Admission (Off Waitlist After Interview) FSU Production FA 2021

    MS/MA/MFA Program
    FSU - MFA Production
    Submission Date
    Sep 24, 2020
    Interview Notification Date
    Feb 19, 2021
    Interview Date
    Feb 20, 2021
    Decision Notification Date
    Mar 19, 2021
    Admitted Off Waitlist Date
    Jun 2, 2021


    Undergrad Program: BFA-Acting, Ball State University; MA-Arts and Cultural Management, Michigan State University
    Undergrad Degree Field of Study: Acting
    GPA: #.##

    Become a Supporting Member to see the GPAs, SAT scores, GRE scores, portfolios, etc... that were submitted with this application. (If provided by applicant)
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