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  1. K

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Screenwriting MFA - Fall 2023

    Little bit (okay, fine—a lot) bummed I didn't get in because this was an application I put a lot of thought and effort into, but I know AFI is stupidly competitive and this is only my first time applying with very limited film experience. As with my USC app, most of my materials were done at the...
  2. E

    How to rank/compare AFI vs Stark vs Columbia producing programs?

    Finances aside, how would you choose between AFI Creative Producing, USC Peter Stark Program and Columbia University Creative Producing?
  3. N

    Denied (After Interview) AFI MFA Screenwriting

    Less admission requirements than USC. one prompt and a straightforward Statement of purpose essay. The interview was good but I messed up because I said I had just gotten used to writing regularly.
  4. nvf101

    Looking for associate and executive producer for my AFI thesis film #afi

    Hi everyone 😊 My name is Nicholas, I am an award winning film director from London, UK - and I am currently in my 2nd year on the Directing MFA at The American Film Institute. The film that me and my team are producing is called SOME KIND OF PARADISE, and tells the story of a lonely Arizona...
  5. 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...
  6. Chris W

    AFI Interview Questions

    Here are some interview questions from this year. Please quote and post others in this thread that you find.
  7. O

    Applied AFI DIRECTING - 2023

    Pretty good! I enjoyed filling out the application. I actually figured out a way to enjoy writing the essays, which was a miracle. I like having a prompt when I make something, so making the short was fun.
  8. jordanrosephotos

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI- Directing Fall 2023

    I enjoyed the application process- the prompt for the short film was pretty broad & vague, but I appreciated the room to create whatever I wanted. For the sample, I submitted a chunk of a longer film I made recently. I didn't want to change the pace/the way it was edited by cutting it down...
  9. R

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Producing - 2023

    The instructions were simple and I thought my application was solid overall but I knew my chances of getting in were slim given AFI's fierce competition. Fuck it tho I was happy to have prepared everything and have submitted the application on time...although I have not receive an interview...
  10. B

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) AFI Producing - 2023

    The application materials were clearly laid out. The Vision Statement piece of the application was interesting as it allowed a bit more room for context around why I chose a particular story (where other applications are looking for more concise, to the point concepts). Interview notification...
  11. anythingatall

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI Directing Fall 2023

    Uploaded required documents to GradCAS and waited. Process of uploaded to GradCAS was easy. Deadline for submission was 1 Dec. Have yet to hear from them.
  12. anythingatall

    Denied (After Interview) AFI Screenwriting Fall 2023

    Uploaded required documents to GradCAS and waited. Process of uploaded to GradCAS was easy. Deadline for submission was 1 Dec. They told me to submit a non-professional headshot to identify me for the interview, as well as the names of the interviewers. Waiting for the interview on 24th Jan.
  13. 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...
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    • Comments: 2
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  14. D

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) AFI Cinematography - 2023

    I applied just in time for the initial deadline of 1st December 2022, because I didn't want to leave my application to chance. I have been pretty determined to make sure my application is as good as it can be. My biggest challenge was the 10/60 prompt, as I was sick with the one and only covid...
    • deezasaur
    • Application
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    • Comments: 3
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  15. POTATAS

    Denied (After Interview) AFI MFA Cinematography - 2023

    Really scary, just submitted my application, and waiting up for anything, really. International application, and did not submit any English Proficiency scores, but instead gave a Certificate of English as the Medium for Instruction from my home university.
    • POTATAS
    • Application
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    • Comments: 3
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  16. GimmeCroissants

    Denied (w/o Interview) AFI - Screenwriting - MFA Fall 2023

    First time applying. I enjoyed answering the writing prompt. Gave me ideas for expanding the scene's story. I also appreciated they allowed 3 pages for the narrative statement. It gave plenty of room to expound more than other applications.
  17. K

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) AFI Screenwriting Fall 2023

    I actually find the GradCas system a bit complicated and it's hard to do a final check of everything but other than that everything was relatively easy. I like the scene prompts AFI give as they are so broad which is nice.
  18. notaprincess

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Screenwriting - Fall 2023

    I enjoyed the application. I like that they let you send a 20 page writing sample and only needed two letters of recc. I attended one of the info sessions and the school as a whole seems very intense, but also adequately prepares you for the field. The narrative statement asked you to answer a...
  19. J

    Waitlisted (After Interview) AFI Cinematography - 2023

    Pretty smooth, the online application system makes it seamless to apply. The required documents and portfolios were a lot to sort through for me since I had to basically put together all the materials from scratch in a matter of two months., including shooting and editing everything myself. I'm...
  20. R

    Denied (After Interview) AFI Cinematography Fall 2023

    It was pretty straight forward. found myself over thinking things at times but the admissions team were super helpful over email and helped clear up any questions I had. I also DM'd some alumni and they were incredibly kind to take time to respond and that helped me a lot in better understanding...

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