AFI Conservatory

[Chris W]

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[Buusey]

Hey all. So I applied to both the Directing and Screenwriting tracks-- assuming one's portfolios are of similar quality, has anyone had experience with being asked to interview for both tracks or just one versus the other? Do you get to choose after interviewing for both or do they generally only pick to interview for one track? I guess this is a general question for any school with a Production + Screenwriting track.

 

[WriterK90]

In their FAQ section, I remembered a somewhat related question. Their response was:

The AFI Conservatory is designed for those who want to advance their craft in a specific discipline. Most applicants are committed to only one discipline, but yes, you may apply to more than one area of interest. You must submit a separate application (including a discipline-specific narrative statement, submission materials and application fee) for each discipline to which you wish to apply. Due to the collaborative nature of the program, successful applicants will be accepted into only one discipline. It is suggested you do not apply for more than three disciplines in the same academic year.

So it sounds like you will only get accepted into one. Not sure if they narrow it down at the interview stage or later, but you will not likely get to choose and just hope it's the one you can be fully dedicated to.

As far as other schools, a lot of them only allowed one application per year. I think USC allowed multiple but I'm unsure what their process is.

Good luck!

 

[Dean]

Anyone heard anything from this program yet?

 

[Chris W]

So I applied to both the Directing and Screenwriting tracks-

Anyone heard anything from this program yet

Why did you guys apply to both Screenwriting and directing? Not sure yet which path you want to take?

 

[Dean]

Why did you guys apply to both Screenwriting and directing? Not sure yet which path you want to take?

I come from English literature background and is more comfortable with writing than with interacting with actors but I also want to challenge myself. Also I always assumed that these two fields overlap often down the road.

 

[Buusey]

Why did you guys apply to both Screenwriting and directing? Not sure yet which path you want to take?

Honestly, I love both, have more experience in screenwriting, but would love to learn directing in an institutional setting. Applied to both so other folks could judge what they'd see better suited for me in a graduate program. Regardless, I see myself continuing to write even if I end up doing more production related stuff.

 

[Isabellagrcia]

Anyone know the process of applying to scholarships the 2nd year at AFI? Is it the same as our initial application?

 

[DennisZz]

Question about the 'Ten-Sixty' video assignment
'10 images' means 10 pictures not 10 video clips right?

 

[Chris W]

Question about the 'Ten-Sixty' video assignment
'10 images' means 10 pictures not 10 video clips right?

Yes I believe so. I'd can them for sure and report back just in case.

There's some AFI AMAs I believe too with @esilva21 and you can ask in that thread too.

Accepted to AFI - Cinematography AMA

I am starting the program this August. If you guys have any questions about the application process let me know! www.enricosilva.com

www.filmschool.org

 

[quarantini33]

Hey - has anyone here had luck with receiving scholarships from AFI for the first year?

 

[sarahkwUT]

Hey - has anyone here had luck with receiving scholarships from AFI for the first year?

They sent me an email about a week ago to let me know I received a small scholarship!

 

[quarantini33]

They sent me an email about a week ago to let me know I received a small scholarship!

Congrats! Is it like... super small? I'm not sure if I should be holding my breath for something that will really make a dent in my funding or not.

 

[sarahkwUT]

Congrats! Is it like... super small? I'm not sure if I should be holding my breath for something that will really make a dent in my funding or not.

It was super small. I'm under the impression that a lot of the scholarships were smaller this year, so I'm thankful for it!

 

[lucychoi97]

Hello, I'm applying to AFI this year and I was wondering if anyone know what to write for Production Experience in Education Information section. Do I write down my on-campus production experience or does that include off-campus experience as well?

 

[wpellehn]

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[wpellehn]

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[Reem Alshaini]

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[Batsy]

The deadline for this discipline has been extended to January 4th, 2022.