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Jan 1, 2024 · The AFI Conservatory offers scholarships to help incoming and current AFI Fellows pay for their MFA film school education. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Several scholarships are available for Fellows from underrepresented communities, specific nationalities and Conservatory disciplines.
ABOUT THE AFI CONSERVATORY. 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 ...
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.
Aug 9, 2023 · FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 9, 2023, Los Angeles, CA – Today, the AFI Conservatory was named the #1 film school in The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the nation. The honor marks the second year in a row that the Conservatory has earned the top spot. The AFI Conservatory was noted for being “the most storied in the country, graduating a trove of Oscar winners” and having enough faculty actively working in Hollywood to fill the Dolby Theatre. The ...
6 days ago · The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences have announced the 2024 Emmy Award nominations, once again highlighting the remarkable talent cultivated at the American Film Institute Conservatory. This year, a myriad of AFI Alumni have been recognized for their outstanding contributions across various categories, showcasing their artistic talent and dedication to their craft. The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles and air ...
Oct 16, 2023 · AFI emphasizes hands-on learning throughout the two-year program: expect to work 11-12 hours on set every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Filmmaking courses are conducted at the Warner Bros. Building and the Manor House, and students can take advantage of several other state-of-the-art post-production and research facilities on campus.
Aug 9, 2023 · The AFI Conservatory also stood out among the other film schools due to its scholarship funding – including a recent partnership with Canva, which established The Canva Fellowship at AFI totaling $240,000 – and financial support of the short films and thesis films that are the cornerstone of AFI’s hands-on film production training.
