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  1. analaurabagne

    Reapplying from Brazil - is it worth giving it another go?

    Hi everyone! I know there are a few posts here about reapplying, but I want an honest opinion of people who are attending and people who decided not to. I applied to the producing program at AFI and NYU*. Got an interview with AFI, but I was veryyyyyyyyyy lost. It was a relief not getting in...
  2. Kevinnail

    Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview) AFI Screenwriting Fall 2022

    Aside from the basic things like transcript, personal statement, and resume, AFI also provided a writing prompt. I actually had fun with it. It made me think and write on the fly. The interview was great and I was thrilled when I was accepted.
  3. S

    AFI vs. LMU

    Apart from getting into AFI (Editing), I have gotten into Loyola Marymount University too. It's a 3-year Film and TV Production MFA course, with an emphasis on Editing. Have you heard anything about this? And how is its reputation in the industry? One of the major reasons I am considering this...
  4. A

    AFI or USC?

    Hi all, this is my first time posting here but I've been sleuthing for months now. I'm an extremely indecisive person so this decision is really stressing me out. I applied as an international student for several MFA programs in the US and I've been accepted for AFI and waitlisted at USC...
  5. M

    Admitted (After Interview) Cinematography Fall 2022 AFI

    I applied for the first time last year, where I got to the interview but then was given a spot on the waiting list. So I applied for the second time this year and fortunately I got in after doing an interview. After not being accepted in 2021, I spend a lot of time working on new short film...
  6. Z

    Denied (After Interview) AFI - Cinematography Fall 2022

    The application process was pretty smooth for me. I started preparing pretty early on before the supporting materials were even updated. I attended both of the zoom sessions held for applicants, they are both very helpful and I highly recommend attending them. In the first one, you get to talk...
  7. Y

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI - Directing Fall 2022

    Waited for 4 years. This was my second round of application. Couldn't apply last year because of covid-19. I made 14-15 short films and went to New York Film Academy for 8 weeks to prepare for my application. I even started working full time in the Hindi film industry. I established myself in...
  8. L

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) AFI Editing Program

    Very smooth, actually this is my second time applying for the AFI editing program after being put on the waiting list last application year. This time's application went really well, the Materials, Interviews, everything went as expected.
  9. I

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Screenwriting - 2022

    AFI was fine! I think I struggled the most with my narrative statement during the application, because they ask you to answer a lot of questions and I found it difficult to transition from one answer to the other. Other than that there's not much to write (I already had my writing sample ready...
  10. A

    AFI, Production Design fellow of 2024 to connect with

    Hi, Arushi Mathur here from India, i wanted to connect with anyone who has been accepted into AFI for the production design course.
  11. Y

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Production Design 2022 FALL

    The interview went very smoothly and straightforward. They first asked why I wanted to study production design and what's my understanding of it. After that, we also discussed a bit about my portfolio and some recent tv/film. The interview was pretty much like a chat and not as intense as I...
  12. E

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Producing - Fall 2022

    I loved the AFI application process - specifically the Vision Statement exercise. I also found all of the admission information sessions really helpful, with all the staff really friendly and welcoming. The interview process was also smooth - they made me feel very at ease straight away.
  13. L

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI - Editing - Fall 2022

    One of my sample films was much stronger than the other, but I'm hoping my personal statement makes up the difference. Currently in the waiting period, so the process is pretty nerve-racking right now!
  14. G

    I feel so nervous

    I feel so nervous. I have only been requested to interview for AFI so far. I'm still waiting to hear back from USC (Stark and Production as a Producer) and Columbia. Anyone else start interviews for these schools?
  15. K

    Interviewed AFI-Editing - Fall 2022

    The process was easy compared to directing discipline. they needed a narrative statement, unofficial transcript, and 2 samples of film you edited (20 minutes or less).
  16. B

    Waitlisted (After Interview) AFI - CINEMATOGRAPHY 2022

    I felt the application process was very straightforward and easy to complete. I submitted the application a day before the deadline to make sure my letters of rec had enough time to complete their letters. I heard back from the admissions requesting an interview for Jan 26th.
    • blinndp
    • Application
    • afi afi 2022 cinematographer cinematography
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2022 Fall Entry
  17. E

    Applied usc-2022

    Stressful! DUH. I applied to UCLA, USC, AFI, and Cal Arts. Making the materials was mostly fun but I had an animation project literally fall apart without time to correct so I had to create a new concept close to the deadline. That wasn't the worst part, the worst part was watching my essays...
    • eileenmcn
    • Application
    • 2022 afi cal arts directing directing 2022 documentaries ucla usc
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2022 Fall Entry
  18. izzy74

    Waitlisted (After Interview) AFI Screenwriting 2022

    So far, so good! Very excited to get an interview but nervous as this is my first year at applying to any MFAs. I thought my supplements were both a bit risky but I guess it paid off (for now at least)! Also, a small thing, but I've found the AFI admissions office to be so warm and helpful...
  19. L

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI Directing 2022

    It was a pretty strenuous application, but only because I wanted to make sure it was good. Worked on the personal statement for at least two months. Other than my own perfectionism, they really weren't asking all that much; a personal statement, a portfolio sample and accompanying essay, and an...
  20. krbee

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) Afi Directing Fall 2022

    I tried to get it done as soon as possible to not worry about it. Really focused on the personal statement and making my application video as personal as possible.

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