AFI Conservatory Alumni are making their mark on the global stage once again, with several of their bold, innovative new films officially selected to premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 13–24, 2025. Known for cultivating some of the most compelling voices in cinema, AFI is proud to recognize its graduates who are among the visionary storytellers represented at this year’s prestigious event.
Congratulations to the AFI creatives whose work will debut at this landmark festival. If your film is part of this year’s program and isn’t listed, please email us at [email protected] – we’d love to celebrate your achievement.
In Competition
EDDINGTON
– Ari Aster (AFI Class of 2010), Writer/Director/Producer
– Alejandro De Leon (AFI Class of 2010), Executive Producer
Un Certain Regard
THE PLAGUE | 1st film
– Charlie Polinger (AFI Class of 2017), Writer/Director
– Lucy McKendrick (AFI Class of 2016), Producer
– Steven Breckon (AFI Class of 2017), Cinematographer
Out of Competition
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
– Matthew Libatique (AFI Class of 1992), Cinematographer
