AFI 2024 - All Applicants (2 Viewers)

[nosh64]

Applied for both Screenwriting and Directing. Interview scheduled for screenwriting. Haven't heard anything about directing

Same

 

[Romanholiday]

I'm wandering when they'll start coming through for directing...

 

[Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèb]

just got my interview for directing!

 

[Romanholiday]

congratulations! when's your interview?

just got my interview for directing!

 

[Chris W]

just got my interview for directing!

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[hkim133]

Also received invite for a interview next month!

 

[Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèb]

congratulations! when's your interview?

thanks!! feb 20th

 

[Zhani]

Hi everyone! Just got an interview with the Producing Program Admissions. It was not as scary as I imagined

 

[Romanholiday]

did no one from directing hear anything today?

 

[KaylaD]

Hi everyone! Just got an interview with the Producing Program Admissions. It was not as scary as I imagined

Congratulations on the interview! Could you kindly share some of the questions that were asked? Thx

 

[Mercerbmg]

did no one from directing hear anything today?

Nope sadly not :-/

 

[watericemoon]

does anyone know when is the day that they'll stop sending interview invitations?

 

[pilot3600]

does anyone know when is the day that they'll stop sending interview invitations?

I checked their application confirmation email and it says if you don't hear from them by the end of Feb you have not been selected to interview.

 

[Romanholiday]

the other programs seem to have received them in bulk but here it looks like only very few people have heard back from directing on Monday

 

[Dreamer]

I've been observing the AFI's selection process and thought to share some insights. It seems they start by forming potential teams, and then from late January to mid-February, they interview potential directors for these teams. I’ve also noticed that the directing category appears to be the most competitive one. There’s a hint that international applications might be reviewed first. If you haven't heard back by the end of February, the chances for an interview might be getting slim. And it's important to remember, no interview usually means no admission.

This is my second year applying. It's interesting to see how varied our experiences are – some get in on their first try, while others, like me, keep trying. I've even met folks who've applied to grad film schools four or five times before getting accepted. If it doesn't happen for me this year, I'm all set to try again next year. Every application cycle is a learning curve, helping me understand more about what AFI looks for.

It would be great if y'all could log your application here on the forum; It would give us all a better understanding and more accurate stats about the selection process.

Wishing us all the best of luck in this journey of dreams and reels!

 

[KaylaD]

I went through last year's thread, and it appears that no one received interviews throughout February, except on January 18th. It seems directing sends out interviews all at once. Additionally, I've observed that international students receive many interviews on other forums.

 

[Ares]

I've been observing the AFI's selection process and thought to share some insights. It seems they start by forming potential teams, and then from late January to mid-February, they interview potential directors for these teams. I’ve also noticed that the directing category appears to be the most competitive one. There’s a hint that international applications might be reviewed first. If you haven't heard back by the end of February, the chances for an interview might be getting slim. And it's important to remember, no interview usually means no admission.

This is my second year applying. It's interesting to see how varied our experiences are – some get in on their first try, while others, like me, keep trying. I've even met folks who've applied to grad film schools four or five times before getting accepted. If it doesn't happen for me this year, I'm all set to try again next year. Every application cycle is a learning curve, helping me understand more about what AFI looks for.

It would be great if y'all could log your application here on the forum; It would give us all a better understanding and more accurate stats about the selection process.

Wishing us all the best of luck! In this journey of dreams and reels, each of our stories is an unfolding script, full of twists and triumphs. Let's embrace this cinematic adventure together.

in your opinion, why do you think you didn't get in the first time? did you make it to the interview process?

 

[Romanholiday]

I went through last year's thread, and it appears that no one received interviews throughout February, except on January 18th. It seems directing sends out interviews all at once. Additionally, I've observed that international students receive many interviews on other forums.

by reading other threads it seemed like they spread them out over few days. I'd be surprised if of all the people on this year's thread only 2 got an interview notification

 

[yousufrahman94]

I'm an international student and have applied for Direction. Haven't heard anything yet. Really anxious at this point.

 

[KaylaD]

Has there been any update on interviews for the directing program?