AFI 2013/2014 Applicants!

[edzbit]

For directing applicants, has anyone been notifies if they are rejected? So far I've only seen directing applicants being accepted or wait listed here.

 

[geekay]

I got a rejection letter. Short sweet and to the point. Glad they send their decisions, though! I had heard that if you don't get in, you don't hear anything. Now to decide if Calarts is where I really want to be...

 

[abc]

Hey, was it an e-mail or in the mail. Thanks!

 

[geekay]

letter, snail mail. they look forward to your successful career, we share a passion, have a great life : ) etc...

 

[ath579]

Has anyone that's been accepted at AFI gotten any info on their financial aid/fellowships?

 

[thisismyusername]

Has anyone that's been accepted at AFI gotten any info on their financial aid/fellowships?

I was accepted last week for Cinematography. I have not received anything by mail/phone yet.
I'm definitely looking forward to meeting and working with those of you who will be starting this year.

 

[Moira]

@thisismyusername: Congrats, looking forward to see you in the fall!

 

[TheRealSV]

I was accepted last week for Cinematography. I have not received anything by mail/phone yet.
I'm definitely looking forward to meeting and working with those of you who will be starting this year.

I don't believe you get any info on your financial aid until you put down your 1000.00 dollar deposit. That is what it said on the financial aid paper sent to everyone.

 

[ath579]

I don't believe you get any info on your financial aid until you put down your 1000.00 dollar deposit. That is what it said on the financial aid paper sent to everyone.

Screenwriting deposits have been due already, that's why I was wondering.

 

[TheRealSV]

Screenwriting deposits have been due already, that's why I was wondering.

Oh so you already put down your deposit? So then Columbia is definitely out? I know you were going back and forth about which one to go to so...good for you, AFI is great obviously, but I think Columbia is stronger when it comes to really teaching 'story'. Either way, choosing between AFI and Columbia is a no lose situation. Both schools are stellar. Ps. How long do they give you to put down your deposit once you've been accepted?

 

[Moira]

Hey Real, do you want to know how long for directors to put down the deposit? The deadline is April 22nd, being 3 weeks after notification. I haven't made up my mind yet, because I am still waiting for several (mostly external) scholarship notifications, which will be due mid April. Hope that helps!

I'm curious about submissions from other candidates, so who is willing to share their work? =)

 

[ath579]

Oh so you already put down your deposit? So then Columbia is definitely out? I know you were going back and forth about which one to go to so...good for you, AFI is great obviously, but I think Columbia is stronger when it comes to really teaching 'story'. Either way, choosing between AFI and Columbia is a no lose situation. Both schools are stellar. Ps. How long do they give you to put down your deposit once you've been accepted?

I still haven't decided, I just didn't want to lose my spot. I got accepted March 15th, and the deposit was due April 5th. A little under a month.

 

[TheRealSV]

Thanks Moira! Good to know!

Ath579, So if you chose not to go, you lose the 1000.00 right? That's a lot of money to lose if that's the case. If you haven't put down a deposit for Columbia then hey, go with AFI so you don't lose that money. Unless you can afford to lose it and in that case, I want to be best friends with you. lol!

 

[ath579]

Thanks Moira! Good to know!

Ath579, So if you chose not to go, you lose the 1000.00 right? That's a lot of money to lose if that's the case. If you haven't put down a deposit for Columbia then hey, go with AFI so you don't lose that money. Unless you can afford to lose it and in that case, I want to be best friends with you. lol!

In the grand scope of things, I don't think it's too much to lose at the expense of making the right decision. I just want to make the best choice haha

 

[tvb]

Congrats to everyone who's gotten in, I look forward to meeting / working with all of you! I was accepted for cinematography last week.

@thisismyusername You didn't happen to be interviewing in person last thursday did you?

 

[seven]

Congrats to everyone who's gotten in, I look forward to meeting / working with all of you! I was accepted for cinematography last week.

@thisismyusername You didn't happen to be interviewing in person last thursday did you?

Congratulation!!You are my idol!! I applied this program too, and AFI is my dream school, but they hold my application due to my TOEFL score. By the way, I'm very curious about your portfolio, I always wonder what kind of people they are looking for, and defined as qualified. Here's my website: xqq77.com. It will be appreciated if I could see your works.

 

[TDub]

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted into the program. I am a current AFI Producing fellow and remember the whole application process and the excitement of being accepted! I browsed this site often. I am actually shooting my third cycle film this weekend (tomorrow) and could use all the help I can get. For all those accepted and not accepted and in LA, if you'd like to experience an AFI shoot please shoot me a message. I am looking for G&E, Art Department, and general production support. Maybe an extra or two if you are open to it. My email is tworley@afi.edu. No pay but meals and a good time guaranteed to be had by all. Plus you can ask me all the questions about the program you'd like! I don't check this site anymore so send me an email if you'd like.

 

[thisismyusername]

Congrats to everyone who's gotten in, I look forward to meeting / working with all of you! I was accepted for cinematography last week.

thisismyusername You didn't happen to be interviewing in person last thursday did you?

Hey tvb - I did interview last Thursday. Did I meet you? I met a couple other people who were interviewing that day, but I don't remember anyone from MN. Congrats though. I look forward to meeting you in the Fall (if I didn't already).

 

[TheRealSV]

So our fab screenwriter Ath357 has chosen Columbia so for any screenwriters on the waitlist, a spot just opened up!

 

[ath579]

Yes, it would be awesome if my spot went to someone on this forum!!!