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  1. Chris W

    "Financially hobbled for life" The high price of some film programs

    Some film programs such as Columbia and AFI are very expensive. Yeah... That price tag is nuts. I mean the education sounds awesome but...Did you see this article? https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/financially-hobbled-for-life-the-elite-masters-degrees-that-dont-pay-off-11625752773
  2. editor

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) AFI Editing — 2022

    This process has been very smooth thus far. I submitted two recent short films for my portfolio. My personal statement took more time, but I feel good about it.
  3. 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...
  4. Purple

    AFI - Producing Program 2022

    Hello everyone! Update on the application process. Just received an email from AFI to schedule an interview for next week. So Excited! :) Anyone else has any news? Any tips for the interview? Any questions you guys know I should prepare? Thank you!
  5. F

    Why AFI conservatory?

    Why should I attend AFI conservatory? Is it worth it?
  6. F

    What do I need to attend AFI conservatory?

    What do I need to attend AFI conservatory? Any tips on applying?
  7. N

    Admitted (After Interview) AFI MFA Production Design

    Very straightforward process. Their application is very easy to follow. I'm just a bit anxious about the portfolio because I'm not sure what they were looking for exactly. I tried including a bit of everything.
  8. L

    Choosing between programs and factoring in competition??

    Hi everyone! If you're like me, you've spent hours looking into different film schools trying to see what MA/MFA may be best for you and worth applying to. It is also a fact that grad programs can be very competitive, and while there are so many I want to apply to, I also don't want to spread...
  9. A

    Denied (w/o Interview) FALL 2022 - AFI Screenwriting Masters

    This one was tricky, but I'm really happy with what I came up with. Not sure if the scene prompt was the kind of thing they were looking for, but I really enjoyed writing it.
  10. its_me_mari

    American Film Institute (AFI) - Screenwriting MFA Applicants 2022

    Hey everyone! Didn't see a thread so decided to make one!
  11. 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...
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    • Forum: Application Questions
  12. J-C

    About Directing Master’s program in USA - What is the difference between AFI, USC, and NYU?

    Hello, I am interested in schools in the US for a master's program in directing and I would like to know the major difference between AFI, USC, and NY Arts tisch because I feel like only AFI really explains what you will do with your master's years while the other schools I feel like only...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 2)

    How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: 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...
  16. 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?
  17. How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)

    How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: 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 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI the no. 2 film program in the...
    • Alexa Pellegrini
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    • Category: Admissions Interviews
  18. 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 :)
  19. lauren_martine

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

  20. HelenSun

    Interviewed AFI


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