AFI Conservatory 2023 - Who is applying?

[Chris W]

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:

Admissions Info Session: Fall 2023 Application Requirements and Updates | AFI CONSERVATORY

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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)

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 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI the no. 2 film program in the...

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[jaycee]

Thanks for sharing this! I'll be applying for the cinematography program, will definitely tune in to the zoom

 

[Chris W]

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

Admissions Info Session: Fall 2023 Application Requirements and Updates | AFI CONSERVATORY

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Reminder that this info session is today.

 

[Chris W]

Reminder that this info session is today.

Who attended the session?

 

[degalder]

I will apply for AFI Directing 2023.

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

 

[cyber]

I will apply for AFI Directing 2023 but I also miss the session

 

[Chris W]

I will apply for AFI Directing 2023 but I also miss the session

We'll be doing a write-up on it soon as @Alexa P. attended.

 

[cyber]

We'll be doing a write-up on it soon as @Alexa P. attended.

 

[soniafh]

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.

 

[Chris W]

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 2025, 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 named AFI Best West Coast Film School. And in 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI no. 2 in its annual...

• Alexa P.
• Aug 7, 2022
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[Chris W]

The deadline is December 1st. Next online sessions are:

October 15 at 12:00 p.m. PT (Zoom)
AFI ADMISSIONS MEET & GREET W/ THE DISCIPLINE HEADS!

AFI Admissions Meet & Greet w/ the Discipline Heads! | AFI CONSERVATORY

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November 5 at 12:00 p.m. PT (Zoom)
AFI ADMISSIONS FELLOW EXPERIENCE AT AFI & BEYOND

AFI Admissions Fellow Experience at AFI & Beyond | AFI CONSERVATORY

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Admissions Events | AFI CONSERVATORY

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[notaprincess]

I originally wasn’t going to apply to AFI, but I’ve decided to apply for Screenwriting this year. I like that they only require 2 LORs!

 

[Yi Wang]

I'll apply for the producing program 2023Fall!!

 

[soniafh]

Hi! I'm applying to the 2023 Producing Program at AFI too!

 

[jordanrosephotos]

I am applying for the Fall 2023 AFI Directing Program!

 

[WannabeFilmDirector]

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!)

 

[Chris W]

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:

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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.

 

[Chris W]

Upcoming AFI event November 5 at 12:00 p.m. PT via Zoom RSVP with link below:

AFI Admissions - Fellow Experience at AFI and Beyond

 

[Iron Man]

Cinematography applicants: Does anyone know what AFI expects in the still photographs portfolio?

 

[Chris W]

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.

AFI Cinematography - 2022

Hey all. I've applied for AFI Cinematography 2022. Thankfully, they have extended the deadline by Jan 4th. Got views for my submitted work links and god willing would I make it for an interview. Haven't seen anyone discussing here about Cinematography from AFI fall 2022. Just curious to check...

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