PROFILE OF AN IDEALLY QUALIFIED APPLICANT
The following profile describes desired essentials required of Conservatory applicants:

• A demonstrated passion for narrative filmmaking.
• A demonstrated desire to collaborate with other artists in a rigorous Conservatory environment.
• A demonstrated experience and/or educational background related to the discipline to which they are applying.
• Ability to supply portfolio (submission) materials conveying skill and experience in the applicant's desired discipline.
• Ability to commit full-time (often seven days a week) to the program.
• All applicants are expected to be at least 21 years of age.

Materials
Applicants must submit:

• Application Form (original and three copies)
• Narrative Statement (original AND three copies)
• Résumé (original AND three copies)
• Supporting Materials (will NOT be returned; send one copy only)
• Academic Transcripts (to be sent from prior institution(s))
• 2-3 Letters of Recommendation
• $75 Non-Refundable Application Fee (Check or money order only, in US dollars) made payable to AFI
• TOEFL, if applicable
• Self-Addressed stamped postcard for acknowledgement of receipt (optional)
• Name of Discipline(s) Printed on OUTSIDE of Package

Application materials and related submission information may be obtained HERE or by calling the AFI Admissions Office at 323.856.7740.

Degree and Certificate Qualifications
Applications may be submitted to the First Year program in the disciplines of Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design or Screenwriting. A Bachelor's degree is required to receive a Master of Fine Arts degree after the successful completion of the program. Those without an undergraduate degree who successfully complete all the requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion. All applicants pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree who have received a degree from a foreign institution must submit a credentials comparison evaluation of their undergraduate work to verify a Bachelor's degree equivalency. The evaluation is required and while it can be submitted after acceptance to the AFI Conservatory, it must be submitted before the end of the first term of attendance. It is the responsibility of the Fellow to obtain the credential evaluation. For more information, please contact the Registrar's Office at 323.856.7714.