AFI Directing 2022

[lskel]

Oooh this is helpful info to know! One of the cons I’ve read about AFI is that their equipment/gear is not so great, especially considering how expensive and highly regarded the school is, and in comparison to other popular LA film schools. Am hoping to tour and check it out for myself if I get in (I interviewed for the editing program) but appreciate all your thoughts after having toured yourselves!

 

[colbarrios]

How did you guys like the facilities?

I wish I remembered more tbh, but from what I do I remember that it was pretty great in terms of what camera and lighting packages you could get (especially so for Thesis films.) There’s obviously the pretty large sound stage too, which is really nice and I think they really encourage fellows to shoot there.

I’ve heard mixed things about USC’s, which is a shame, but I think AFI’s is pretty top notch.

 

[user1234]

I wish I remembered more tbh, but from what I do I remember that it was pretty great in terms of what camera and lighting packages you could get (especially so for Thesis films.) There’s obviously the pretty large sound stage too, which is really nice and I think they really encourage fellows to shoot there.

I’ve heard mixed things about USC’s, which is a shame, but I think AFI’s is pretty top notch.

Because of the night tour I wasn’t able to see their camera equipment. Do you mind sharing what they had?

 

[lskel]

I wish I remembered more tbh, but from what I do I remember that it was pretty great in terms of what camera and lighting packages you could get (especially so for Thesis films.) There’s obviously the pretty large sound stage too, which is really nice and I think they really encourage fellows to shoot there.

I’ve heard mixed things about USC’s, which is a shame, but I think AFI’s is pretty top notch.

That's great to hear—thank you! Keeping my fingers crossed that we'll all be quite familiar with the gear in oh, say, five months or so

 

[user1234]

That's great to hear—thank you! Keeping my fingers crossed that we'll all be quite familiar with the gear in oh, say, five months or so

Yes! hopefully we’ll be sharing acceptance letters within the next two weeks!

 

[doritodog]

How are you all staying sane while you wait?

 

[user1234]

How are you all staying sane while you wait?

Who said we were sane at all. Haha no but really just been watching Criterion Channel.

 

[krbee]

How are you all staying sane while you wait?

Wouldn't say I am! But hey, Monday the stress will be over one way or the other. I just wish we knew how many interviewed so we knew how good our chances are after interviewing.

 

[inadash]

How are you all staying sane while you wait?

I can't so that's why I was still awake last 4am. (Also because of tea.

 

[andy_ma]

Have some drink with friends last night until 2:30 AM in the morning. (I'm in Shanghai)

Finger crossed

 

[arobase]

the wait is getting hard
do you guys know at what time they usually send out the e-mails?

 

[Yang Qian]

the wait is getting hard
do you guys know at what time they usually send out the e-mails?

March 14th! freaking out

 

[It_movie]

Do you prefer that you know the decision date first or not knowing the decision date first? I kind of like how they told you in advance when it would be out.

 

[Yang Qian]

Do you prefer that you know the decision date first or not knowing the decision date first? I kind of like how they told you in advance when it would be out.

Yeah, I like how AFI sents out decisions. I'm waiting anxiously for Columbia...

 

[erikwolfman]

the wait is getting hard
do you guys know at what time they usually send out the e-mails?

I've heard somewhere (and of course I can't find it now) that they send emails morning of the notification date. I'm sure they've typed up notifications last week and are hitting send in the morning. I'll post it if I can find it!

 

[doritodog]

I can't so that's why I was still awake last 4am. (Also because of tea.

Have some drink with friends last night until 2:30 AM in the morning. (I'm in Shanghai)

Finger crossed

Yup, me too. Just been hanging out with friends until I fall asleep basically. I don't like that I'm wishing away the time but it's so hard to stay present!

 

[Bergmanbaby]

How are we going to fall asleep tonight lol

 

[colbarrios]

How are we going to fall asleep tonight lol

I’m gonna have to take something to go to sleep lol.

 

[loon]

How are you all staying sane while you wait?

Idk if I am? lol. It's been a bit of a roller coaster for me. After I applied I stopped caring because I didn't think I'd get in, then when I got the interview I was like "whoah I want this so bad!!!" and now I've calmed down a lot again.

The way I see it, if I don't get in, then I can dodge 180k in debt. That seems pretty appealing lol. But if I do get in, I'll have some really big decisions to make. I've pretty much just already told myself I haven't gotten in so I can ease my nerves (see, very sane haha). Fingers crossed.

And good luck to you all!!

 

[filmguy899]

hey