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Jan 1, 2024 · At the AFI Conservatory we believe in filmmaking first. Filmmakers come to AFI because they are guaranteed to make movies, and to master not only the tools, but also the art of storytelling. AFI isn’t like any other graduate film school in Los Angeles or the nation.
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.
Admissions Requirements. Ranked as one of the top film schools in America, the AFI Conservatory is searching for the next generation of filmmakers with individual artistic voices to apply as Fellows to one of the six disciplines in our MFA program.
The AFI Conservatory is a private non-profit graduate film school in the Hollywood Hills district of Los Angeles. Students (called "Fellows") learn from the masters in a collaborative, hands-on production environment with an emphasis on storytelling .
The AFI Conservatory MFA Cinematography program teaches filmmakers the skills needed to be an expert in the technical aspects of cinematography and how to make fast, informed and inspired creative decisions.
The AFI Conservatory MFA Directing program teaches filmmakers how to work with actors, analyze scripts, develop a unique visual point of view, pitch projects and more. Learn more and apply.
The cost of attendance at the Conservatory, including tuition, materials and fees, along with a reasonable estimate for living expenses*, transportation and miscellaneous costs is summarized below. To learn more about financing your education, visit our Financial Aid page here.
