AFI 2017

[revolotus]

Does anybody know what time will they be reaching out to us, if...?

I plan to start freaking out at noon here (9am PT), but I imagine it could be any time today.

 

[paolz317]

Pretty sure they'll be e-mailing and not calling. That's what I was told yesterday at least - that we'd be getting our decision letters today

 

[valhallaman]

Hey all! Excited to say that I was accepted to the Producing Program and accepted! AFI was the only school I applied to so I'm beyond excited!!!

 

[paolz317]

Hey all! Excited to say that I was accepted to the Producing Program and accepted! AFI was the only school I applied to so I'm beyond excited!!!

Did you get an e-mail or how did you find out? Also, where you given your financial aid/scholarship decisions?

 

[valhallaman]

Did you get an e-mail or how did you find out? Also, where you given your financial aid/scholarship decisions?

I received an email about it from admissions. They told me that I won't be receiving my packet with anymore information until May since I applied for a scholarship.

 

[paolz317]

I received an email about it from admissions. They told me that I won't be receiving my packet with anymore information until May since I applied for a scholarship.

Aw man so no financial aid/scholarship info until May? That's super frustrating.

 

[revolotus]

Just got my letter naming me as an alternate for screenwriting. Good luck today, guys!

 

[Heisenberg91]

Admitted to AFI Screenwriting.

@valhallaman I also applied for a scholarship but email says that I will receive packet shortly. Guess that means I didn't get a scholarship.

 

[valhallaman]

Admitted to AFI Screenwriting.

@valhallaman I also applied for a scholarship but email says that I will receive packet shortly. Guess that means I didn't get a scholarship.

It could just be different decisions on different disciplines? Also, early May maybe counts as "shortly?". Congrats though!

 

[Heisenberg91]

It could just be different decisions on different disciplines? Also, early May maybe counts as "shortly?". Congrats though!

Thanks, congratulations to you too!

 

[BadouBoy]

admitted for directing!

 

[boopthatnose]

Admitted for Producing!

 

[Comedynerd]

Accepted for Screenwriting with scholarship! Congrats everyone!

 

[germbug]

Got my acceptance this morning! I haven't heard anything about scholarship though (anyone know when we'll hear about this?) so I'm thinking I'll have to decline the offer and accept at LMU.

 

[Radick]

admitted for directing!

Have you applied before and been rejected or it's your first time? I was rejected from AFI yesterday and it hurts... Any advice? PM me if you are ok with it - would love to hear your story.

 

[SaltyDornishman]

Got my acceptance this morning! I haven't heard anything about scholarship though (anyone know when we'll hear about this?) so I'm thinking I'll have to decline the offer and accept at LMU.

What did you apply for?

 

[_tylerdurden_]

Have you applied before and been rejected or it's your first time? I was rejected from AFI yesterday and it hurts... Any advice? PM me if you are ok with it - would love to hear your story.

For undergrad I applied, interviewed and was rejected from UCLA TWICE. It was really hard. The second time I applied to everything I could because I believed in it. Don't let it discourage you. You made it this far! The second time I was admitted to USC, but film school isn't the only way to make it. You obviously have talent, so keep at it!

 

[Zeno]

Have you applied before and been rejected or it's your first time? I was rejected from AFI yesterday and it hurts... Any advice? PM me if you are ok with it - would love to hear your story.

Please do not get discouraged. First, this is a weird field in that it's not a pure meritocracy. With film schools, there are so many factors that influence how and who they select for a limited number of slots. I agree with tylerdurden here that it's all about perseverance putting your talent out there. Check out the google sheets at how one applicant doesn't interview and is rejected by a less competitive program and, yet, gets interviewed/accepted at a more competitive program. At a certain level, it's a crapshoot. And frankly, film school is half the battle. These younger students are in a for a wake up call going smoothly from an undergrad film program into an esteemed grad film program, thinking that they have it made in the film business post-graduation. Statistically, most of them will either end up doing a mid or lower-level job in the film business; the rest will get discouraged or life will intervene and they'll drop out of the business and pursue another field. It really comes down to you: your ideas, your determination, and your making strategic decisions at critical stages. The other thing you need is other interests. Not only will this help you keep your sanity but it will make you a better storyteller.

 

[Radick]

What did you apply for?

SaltyDornishman, TylerDurden and Zeno,
I applied to USC, UCLA and AFI - all three rejections. Appreciate the encouragement. I have decided to print out all three rejections letters and frame them and put them up on the wall. Every time I look at them now I sit down and start working on my next short. I promised myself to have as many films (of course quality films) made at the end of the year as AFI's 1 year fellows and then perhaps I will apply again.
R

 

[Zeno]

SaltyDornishman, TylerDurden and Zeno,
I applied to USC, UCLA and AFI - all three rejections. Appreciate the encouragement. I have decided to print out all three rejections letters and frame them and put them up on the wall. Every time I look at them now I sit down and start working on my next short. I promised myself to have as many films (of course quality films) made at the end of the year as AFI's 1 year fellows and then perhaps I will apply again.
R

You should absolutely apply again and be sure to cast a wide net. Most importantly, get feedback! On everything from your films in the interim to every piece of your application materials. I recommend a script consultant, college professor friend, and, if possible, take one of these professional programs like at UCLA. Friend of mine on here, Louweaver, says they encourage admissions officers to give your materials more than a sidelong glance.