AFI Cinematography 2020

[Leo86]

Anyone out there who has started the application process for the Cinematography program fall 2020?

 

[gocuna]

They post in September you can't apply yet.

 

[Leo86]

That’s true! But all the requirements for the application is announced. So it is possible to start working on it!

 

[Chris W]

It begins!

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1170767971066793986

 

[gocuna]

That’s true! But all the requirements for the application is announced. So it is possible to start working on it!

True that! anybody else applying this year?>

 

[Chris W]

From their site:

Cinematography applicants are required to submit the following:

1. One example of original work that best demonstrates talent, ability and experience as a Cinematographer. The Moving Image submission can be no longer than 20 minutes in length, and you must be the sole Cinematographer on the project. The submission should demonstrate your narrative ability.
2. Complete a “Ten-Sixty” video assignment with the subject of the video being “Disappointment”: 10 shots of video with total duration of 60 seconds. No audio but music is allowed. No significant text, fancy transitions or color effects allowed. This should be a narrative video of 10 images, up to 60 seconds maximum TRT. We are interested in seeing your story-telling skills. Creativity is key and does not have to have large production value, so you may use your cell phone for the project.
3. Still photographs portfolio provided on a merged PDF. One image per page. No montages, no screenshots. The presentation of your images is noticed. Please limit file size to 25mb or smaller.

Supplemental Submissions (optional):

1. A second example of an original work that best demonstrates your talent, ability, and experience as a Cinematographer. The moving image submission can be no longer than 20 minutes in length, and you must be the sole Cinematographer.
2. A summary “reel” of up to three minutes
3. A short sample of documentary work you may have done

Submissions will be accepted via YouTube or Vimeo links within the online application; all submissions should include whether or not the project was completed at an educational institution and the format(s)/camera used for each. DO NOT PASSWORD PROTECT THE VIDEO LINKS YOU PROVIDE IN YOUR APPLICATION.

Online applications and portfolio requirements must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on December 1, 2019.

Good luck everybody!

Inquire / Application Information

 

[Armslength]

Anyone out there who has started the application process for the Cinematography program fall 2020?

I’ve started the application but I’m a little stumped on what they’re looking for with the “still images” the instructions are unclear

 

[Armslength]

Is anyone able to clarify the still photographs bit? Are they looking for something specific?

 

[Leo86]

I'm not sure! My interpretation is that you showcase your best photos, in a representative way.
If it is unclear to you, you could ask them? They have responded pretty quickly to all my questions!

 

[Leo86]

I have a question regarding "Ten-Sixty": Does anyone know what color effects means (specifically)? Is it LUTs/Color grading? Or effects/color filters?
It says: "No significant text, fancy transitions or color effects allowed".

 

[Leo86]

I have a question regarding "Ten-Sixty": Does anyone know what color effects means (specifically)? Is it LUTs/Color grading? Or effects/color filters?
It says: "No significant text, fancy transitions or color effects allowed".

@Chris W, do you know?

 

[Chris W]

@Chris W, do you know?

I'm not sure. I think it means you can't alter your image at all. But I'm not sure. I'll tag other cinematography peeps to see if they know:

@esilva21 @alcudish @Tugger @elisasouza @brothap @rc_cola

 

[Leo86]

I'm not sure. I think it means you can't alter your image at all. But I'm not sure. I'll tag other cinematography peeps to see if they know:

@esilva21 @alcudish @Tugger @elisasouza @brothap @rc_cola

Thank you?

 

[Chris W]

While everyone is waiting for more info PLEASE take a moment to review the program on our site as an APPLICANT: (it can be anonymous)

List your pros and cons and why you applied to this program. If you can, please also review all of the other programs that you applied to on the site. It will help others A TON.

American Film Institute (AFI) - Cinematography

Focusing on the art and craft of visual storytelling, Fellows receive instruction from professional cinematographers.

www.filmschool.org

You also assign start ratings to:

• Alumni
• Campus
• Career Assistance
• Equipment
• Coursework
• Professors
• Financial Aid & Scholarships

You can review a film school as an:

• Alumni
• Current Student
• Admitted Applicant
• Current Applicant
• Rejected Applicant
• Official Tour
• Unofficial Tour
• Interview

Thank you! It'll be a HUGE help to the site and fellow applicants.

 

[Amanda VanDerWoodsen]

Hi,
I just want to know. Has any cinematographer received an interview invitation yet?

 

[Tianyi Liu]

Hi,
I just want to know. Has any cinematographer received an interview invitation yet?

Yea, I received mine on Jan 31

 

[Amanda VanDerWoodsen]

Yea, I received mine on Jan 31

When did you submit your application?

 

[Tianyi Liu]

When did you submit your application?

I remember it was about an hour before 12/1

 

[Amanda VanDerWoodsen]

I remember it was about an hour before 12/1

Oh okay. Thank you for the information

 

[Amanda VanDerWoodsen]

Yea, I received mine on Jan 31

I guess I’m not going to AFI, because I submitted my application late November and they haven’t even contacted me an interview. It’s okay though whatever happens.