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2025–2026 Admission Requirements. All applicants for admission to the MFA program or Certificate of Completion at the AFI Conservatory must submit the following: ONLINE APPLICATION. Applications for Fall 2025 for all disciplines (Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting) will open September 2024.
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Located in the filmmaking capital of the world, the AFI Conservatory is nestled in the hills overlooking Hollywood. The picturesque eight-acre campus is in the center of the professional filmmaking community with easy access to studios, networks and post-production facilities. The AFI Conservatory offers a Master of Fine Arts* degree in six ...
International applicants must submit an English proficiency score if the native language of their country of citizenship is English* or be exempt as described below. The AFI Conservatory accepts TOEFL (iBT, MyBestScore, and Essentials), IELTS or Duolingo. Test scores must reflect tests taken within 24 months of submission.
Apr 7, 2021 · Jill Murrin Because AFI is so small, many of the discipline-specific classes are intimate workshops. There's not always the option to observe those classes – the faculty and the fellows want to make sure that they have an environment where they're able to give and receive constructive feedback.
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AFI Conservatory is a five-term Master of Fine Arts program in six disciplines: [3]. AFI Conservatory Fellows filming on the AFI campus. Cinematography - Encompasses training from pre-visualization to advanced image manipulation and control, Cinematography Fellows develop their storytelling skills using formats ranging from digital video to 16mm and 35mm film cameras.
Aug 7, 2022 · The AFI Conservatory will accept only fictional narrative submissions (i.e., commercials, documentaries, and experimental films outside of the three-act structure are not permitted). The Admissions Committee will evaluate applicants’ Directing Assignments based on storytelling ability and creativity, not production value — using smartphones and other low-budget equipment and materials is ...
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Aug 7, 2022 · Long-Term Goals: Describe how the AFI Conservatory can help you achieve your long-term goals as a filmmaker and storyteller. Applicants must use a conventional font (Times New Roman), size 12; double-spaced; and 1-inch margins.