AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

[TheRealSV]

Originally posted by DeathDealer:
Well here's a question, has anyone ever been accepted without receiving an interview?

No, all accepted students had to go through an interview process.

 

[TheRealSV]

Originally posted by ath579:
Ah ok. I believe AFI does rolling admissions so they shouldn't be done with interviews yet, especially directing.

They don't do rolling admission for directing. Every other discipline but directing. Directing deadline is December 1st and interviews start February to March as all Directing applicants that interviewed receive answer to acceptance April 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

 

[ath579]

Really? Seems to me screenwriting was the only one with a december 1st deadline and march 1st notification. Last years thread had people getting really late interviews for directing...

 

[pnrt7]

That is becuase directing is always the discipline that has more applicants. But I think that they start to interview international students first.

 

[ath579]

I don't know, at my interview they said they would try to notify screenwriting people on march 1 for those who applied before December 1st. Meaning you can still apply after.

 

[Moira]

International Directing applicant here. Haven't heard anything yet... Still hope for an interview request...

 

[TheRealSV]

Originally posted by ath579:
Really? Seems to me screenwriting was the only one with a december 1st deadline and march 1st notification. Last years thread had people getting really late interviews for directing...

Hey ath579, this is from the AFI application website.

Application Deadline
Directing applications Directing applications: Completed applications and ALL supporting materials must be postmarked by December 1, 2012 December 1, 2012.

Cinematography, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting applications: December 1, 2012, is a priority deadline (meaning, these applications will be reviewed and interviewed first). However, completed applications and all supporting materials will continue to be accepted on a continual basis until the class is full.

Applications will not be accepted after July 1 to allow sufficient time for review, interview and notification. Please check AFI.edu for updates.

Review Process and Notification
Applicants will be notified of their status via mail postmarked on the notification deadline date.

Notification deadlines: Directing applicants: April 1 Notification deadlines:
Directing applicants: April 1
All other disciplines: March 1 or twelve weeks following the receipt of the completed application and supporting materials.

The Admissions Committee does not provide individual critiques of any applicant's work. The decisions of the Admissions Committee are final and not subject to appeal. Individuals who are denied admission to a program of study are not entitled access to materials relating to the denied application. As the review process is quite extensive, please do not call the Admissions Office regarding status. If an application is reviewed positively, the applicant will be contacted for a requisite personal interview. If reviewers have any questions regarding application or materials submitted, the applicant will be contacted.

 

[ath579]

Well there we go.

 

[geekay]

fyi, i do know two graduates from AFI who were accepted without interviews, but this definitely seems to be the exception and not the rule. how much info did you all include in your personal statements? i found it strange that they entertained 2-5 pages, as 5 pages invites a bit of meandering information...just curious? good luck y'all!

 

[ath579]

My personal statement was 2 pages and a couple lines.

 

[Yuri]

Will they notify you if you are not selected?

 

[sk89]

Originally posted by Yuri:
Will they notify you if you are not selected?

I'm sure that they will let everyone know whether they have been selected or not. Do you mean selected for an interview or accepted into the program?

I applied to their screenwriting program and it's been terrible waiting to hear from them. Has anyone gone for a screenwriting interview yet? I'm in Canada and I sent my application on Nov. 28. My application was confirmed on January 16, so I suppose I'm going to be one of the last applicants to be reviewed.

 

[ath579]

Yep, I interviewed with them, but I'm in NYC. It might be different for those abroad.

 

[sk89]

Originally posted by ath579:
Yep, I interviewed with them, but I'm in NYC. It might be different for those abroad.

Cool thanks. I submitted my application close to the December 1 priority deadline so my application is probably at the bottom of their pile. Every day that passes without hearing from them is a nailbiter!

 

[RWF]

I just got called for an interview for directing. Really hope this goes well.

 

[TheRealSV]

Originally posted by RWF:
I just got called for an interview for directing. Really hope this goes well.

Congrats!!! I hope to see you there in the fall!! Praying for us both!

 

[RWF]

Thanks TheRealSV, you've been so helpful along the way. I wasn't even expecting to get an interview so I'm going to just give it my all and hope for the best.

 

[Yuri]

Just got the call for Editing! Interview is March 5th. So all of you who applied close to the December 1st deadline, you should hopefully hear soon! So excited! Good luck all of you fine folk!

 

[DeathDealer]

I also just received an invitation for a interview in mid-March! BTW, I'm a Directing applicant. Good luck, everyone!

 

[dusty_rose]

I just received an email invitation for an interview too. Am shocked because I thought it was definitely over by now. Is everyone flying in? Because of money and work, I don't know if I can, but I don't want to mess up my chances by doing a skype interview. Fyi, I'm directing.