May 29, 2024
AFI Alumni Shine at the 2024 Peabody Awards
This month, the Peabody Awards announced the 2024 nominees and winners of the prestigious award. The works reflect "a collection of stories that powerfully reflect the pressing social issues and the vibrant emerging voices of our day." Six AFI Alumni projects – BLUEY, DEAD RINGERS, FELLOW TRAVELERS, JUDY BLUME FOREVER, THE LAST OF US and...
May 29, 2024
AFI Conservatory Alumni Projects at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival has unveiled its official program lineup for its 23rd edition which will run June 7-18, 2024. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the following AFI Conservatory Alumni who will be showcasing new projects at the festival this year in categories ranging from Spotlight Narrative to the U.S. Narrative and Shorts...
May 3, 2024
AFI Announces 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women
AFI announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women (CIW) presented by Panavision. The tuition-free, four-day workshop is designed for aspiring cinematographers who are committed to their journey toward a professional career as cinematographers and are looking for additional training to help them advance in their education, craft and...
May 1, 2024
What to Watch: May 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. BACK TO BLACK –Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 17 BRIDGERTON, Season 3 –Tricia Brock (AFI DWW Class of 2001), Director Where to watch:...
May 1, 2024
Spotlight on UNDER THE BRIDGE Editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005)
With the recent debut of UNDER THE BRIDGE starring Oscar® nominee Lily Gladstone and Emmy® nominee Riley Keough, we sat down with the show’s editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005) to learn more about his career and his work on the drama based around the real-life murder of Reena Virk. An extraordinarily versatile artist,...
April 30, 2024
AFI Catalog Spotlight: THE CURSE OF QUON GWON and Marion E. Wong
THE CURSE OF QUON GWON title card In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on Marion E. Wong’s THE CURSE OF QUON GWON: WHEN THE FAR EAST MINGLES WITH THE WEST (1917), the earliest known Chinese American feature film and likely the first Asian film directed...
April 11, 2024
AFI DWW+ 2024 Showcase Launches Next Generation of Directors and Celebrates Program’s 50th Anniversary Honorary Committee
On April 10, AFI celebrated the AFI DWW+ Class of 2024 directors – Vanessa Beletic, Chloë de Carvalho, Desdemona Chiang, Naomi Iwamoto, Huriyyah Muhammad, Joanne Mony Park, Kerry O’Neill and Roxy Toporowych – to a sold-out house at its annual AFI DWW+ showcase at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) in Los Angeles. Launched in...
April 5, 2024
Director and AFI Alum Melina Matsouakas to Give Keynote Address at AFI DWW+ Showcase
DWW+ Class of 2024 to Premiere Films and AFI DWW 50th Anniversary Honorary Committee Unveiled AFI is excited to announce today that AFI Alum Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005) will deliver the keynote address at the AFI DWW+ Showcase for the Class of 2024 which will take place on Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00...
April 1, 2024
What to Watch: April 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. BREAKWATER –James Rowe (AFI Class of 1998), Writer/Director –Kai Krause (AFI Class of 2015), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering April 12 on Hulu FALLOUT –Yoni Reiss (AFI Class of 2009), Editor Where to...
April 1, 2024
Alumni Spotlight on Emmy®-Nominated Cinematographer Nick Higgins
Following SXSW, we sat down with cinematographer and AFI Conservatory Alum Nick Higgins (AFI Class of 2002) to hear more about his projects that recently debuted at the acclaimed film and television festival. His documentary THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS delves into the life and legacy of Grammy Award®-winning songwriter Allee Willis (AFI DWW...
March 1, 2024
AFI Spotlight on SHAYDA Editor Elika Rezaee
Following the successful festival run of SHAYDA, we sat down with the film’s editor, AFI Conservatory Alum Elika Rezaee (AFI Class of 2015). Showcased at AFI FEST 2023 and set for a limited theatrical release on March 1, 2024, the film chronicles the story of Shayda, an Iranian immigrant played by Cannes Best Actress winner...
March 1, 2024
What to Watch: March 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. LA CHIMERA –Christos Dervenis (AFI Class of 2000), Line producer: Switzerland Where to watch: premiering in theaters March 29 GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE -Tom Hammock (AFI Class of 2004), Production Designer...
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