AFI is America's promise to preserve the history of the motion picture, educate the next generation of storytellers, and honor the artists and their work. Become an AFI Member today and play your part in American film!

AFI is a national institute providing leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television and digital media. As a non-profit educational and cultural organization open to the public, AFI relies on the generous financial support from moving arts enthusiasts like you to provide funding for its programs and initiatives.

AFI trains the next generation of filmmakers at its world-renowned AFI Conservatory, preserves the legacy of America's film heritage through the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and AFI Archives, explores new digital technologies at AFI Digifest and honors artists and their work through a variety of programs and special events.

For 37 years, the AFI Life Achievement Award has remained the highest honor for a career in film. AFI also honors the most outstanding motion pictures and television programs of the year at AFI Awards, the institute's almanac for the 21st century, while AFI's 100 Years/100 Movies... series and definitive movie reference lists as well as AFI Night at the Movies have introduced and reintroduced classic American movies to millions of film lovers. And as the largest nonprofit exhibitor in the United States, AFI offers film enthusiasts a variety of events throughout the year, including AFI FEST presented by Audi, the longest running international film festival in Los Angeles, AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs documentary festival in Silver Spring, Maryland and year-round programming at the AFI Silver Theatre in the Washington DC, area.

AFI is guided by a prestigious Board of Trustees, chaired by Sir Howard Stringer, and a Board of Directors, chaired by Bob Daly, and is comprised of key figures from the entertainment, business and academic communities. It is led by President and CEO Bob Gazzale.

AFI is open to the public and relies on the generous financial support from people like you to provide funding for AFI programs and initiatives.