University degrees: Workshops
Course length: four-day
The AFI Cinematography Intensive for Women is a four-day, tuition-free workshop designed for women early in their journey as cinematographers, who have some on-set experience and who are looking for additional education to help them advance in their career and craft.
The workshop will delve into the fundamentals of cinematography, and participants will have the opportunity to become more fluent with the tools that help a cinematographer “paint with light.” They will leave the Intensive with the confidence to pursue higher achievement in the field.
AFI selects candidates who demonstrate a passion for visual storytelling, can fully commit to a rigorous four-day program and are open to collaboration and critique.
More information about the next workshop will be announced in spring 2020.
Applications Open: May 10, 2019
Applications Due: May 28, 2019, 12:00 P.M. PST
Notification of Acceptance: June 14, 2019
Workshop Intensive: Friday, June 28 – Monday, July 1, 2019
The Intensive will take place on the AFI Campus. Participants should be prepared to spend the full day and most evenings on campus.
Lunch will be provided, and dinner will be served when there are events in the evening.
– Must be at least 21 years of age
– Must be available to attend all four days — including evenings.
– All participants must have housing nearby and must have transportation to and from campus throughout the Intensive. AFI does not provide housing or transportation.
– All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (with Permanent Resident Card).
– Short bio — a brief overview of your educational and/or professional background. Limit 200 words. Must be a PDF.
– Statement of Interest — a brief description of your interest in cinematography. Limit 300 words. Must be a PDF.
– Work sample — we will accept up to two samples of your work. This is your opportunity to show us your point of view as a visual storyteller. Please organize your work in a way that’s easy to access, providing us with no more than two links. Preferred formats – Vimeo, Dropbox, YouTube. We will watch a total of 10 minutes between your two samples.
– At least one and up to two letters of recommendation from people who know your work and can speak to your character. Must be a PDF.
– $50 application fee. The fee is used to support our rigorous admission process. Fee waivers can be provided for those with financial challenge. Please contact ciw@afi.com to request a waiver.
