AFI Conservatory 2023 - Who is applying?

Chris W

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Who's applying to AFI for 2023? Is anyone giving it a go for a second time?

They're having an info session via zoom on Tuesday, July 19 at 3:00 p.m. PDT:


To learn more about AFI also be sure to check out our interview with AFI admissions:

How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)

How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)

Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is world renowned for producing pioneers and trailblazers in the film industry. In 2020, the Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI as the top film school in...
 
I’ll most likely be applying to AFI directing too. I’m a lawyer-turned filmmaker so I don’t have many years of experience (I’m basically self-taught), so we’ll see how that goes haha.
 
Thanks for sharing this! I'll be applying for the cinematography program, will definitely tune in to the zoom

I will apply for AFI Directing 2023.

I tried to attend the session but for some reason was not able to join the call.


I’ll most likely be applying to AFI directing too. I’m a lawyer-turned filmmaker so I don’t have many years of experience (I’m basically self-taught), so we’ll see how that goes haha.
Our guide to applying to AFI with info from their info session is up:

AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2024, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

For more than 50 years, the American Film Institute Conservatory has elevated the art of cinema and helped film students lay the groundwork for lifelong film careers. In 2022, FilmSchool.org awarded AFI Best West Coast Film School. And in 2023, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI the no. 1 film...
 
I'm planning to apply for the Directing Program too! Does anyone know when they send out offers and what the deadline typically is for accepting the offer? (If you were so lucky as to get one!)
 
I'm planning to apply for the Directing Program too! Does anyone know when they send out offers and what the deadline typically is for accepting the offer? (If you were so lucky as to get one!)
Our acceptance statistics page linked below has the earliest decision date info and all the admissions data for AFI from our application database:



As for when you need to accept the offer I'm not sure.

Be sure to browse the previous years AFI application year threads too.
 
Cinematography applicants: Does anyone know what AFI expects in the still photographs portfolio?
Here's last year's thread if you want to ask last year's applicants. :)

 
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