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American Film Institute Conservatory · Editing
A two-year, full-time MFA in which Editing Fellows edit and assistant-edit narrative short films in the first year and edit a thesis film in the second year.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: conservatory.afi.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA awarded in the Editing discipline.
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Thesis filmEditing Fellows edit one thesis film and assist on another in the second year.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Film or reel | Required | Two examples of original work as sole editor, each no longer than 20 minutes; editor reels are not accepted.Length: up to 20 minutesSource: conservatory.afi.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
December 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: conservatory.afi.com · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students | $75,508 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: conservatory.afi.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
| All students — Estimate, subject to modification | $78,151 | per academic year · 2027-2028Source: conservatory.afi.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial fundingPolicy year: 2027-2028
AFI Scholarship scholarship
Amounts vary; may partially cover tuition and fees
Eligibility: Incoming domestic and international Fellows; need and merit
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