July 16, 2025
AFI Conservatory Alumni Honored with 2025 Emmy Award Nominations
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences have announced the 2025 Emmy Award nominations, celebrating the remarkable talent cultivated at the American Film Institute Conservatory once again. Numerous AFI Alumni were recognized this year for their exceptional work across various categories, showcasing their artistic talent, technique and dedication to their craft. The 77th Primetime Emmy...
July 16, 2025
ACE IN THE HOLE (1951) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring the talents of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – director Billy Wilder and star Kirk Douglas – ACE IN THE HOLE (1951) is an unflinching satire chronicling the efforts of an opportunistic journalist to orchestrate a media circus for his own personal gain – taking its inspiration from the tragic true story of...
July 15, 2025
TO CATCH A THIEF (1955) – AFI Movie Club
Featuring incomparable pairing of Cary Grant and Grace Kelly – both named among the art form’s greatest stars – TO CATCH A THIEF (1955) is directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Alfred Hitchcock and was named by the American Film Institute among the most romantic films of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog to...
July 14, 2025
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977) – AFI Movie Club
A cultural phenomenon starring John Travolta, director John Badham’s SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977) earned its place amidst the American Film Institute’s acknowledgements of excellence in the art form with recognition for its iconic opening – set to the unforgettable sounds of the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive.” Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SATURDAY...
July 12, 2025
MILDRED PIERCE (1945) – AFI Movie Club
Based on the 1941 novel of the same name by James M. Cain, MILDRED PIERCE (1945) earned Joan Crawford – named by AFI among cinema’s greatest screen legends – an Academy Award® for Best Actress. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about MILDRED PIERCE. Where to stream MILDRED PIERCE MILDRED PIERCE - Reelgood
July 11, 2025
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted from the iconic and genre-defining work by pioneering author H.G. Wells and brought to the screen by the directing and producing team of Byron Haskin and George Pal, respectively, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) gave life to a terrifying vision of invading martians – named by the American Film Institute among the greatest...
July 9, 2025
GREASE (1978) – AFI Movie Club
An iconic musical confection starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta as a star-crossed high school Romeo and Juliet, GREASE (1978) was the word on three of AFI’s lists celebrating excellence in the American art form – appearing among the greatest film musicals and the greatest screen love stories of all time, with its “Summer Nights”...
July 8, 2025
TRAINING DAY (2001) – AFI Movie Club
The story of a rookie cop paired with an unscrupulous seasoned detective, TRAINING DAY (2001) stars Ethan Hawke and AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Denzel Washington. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about TRAINING DAY. Where to stream TRAINING DAY TRAINING DAY - Reelgood
July 7, 2025
Announcing Rebecca Green as New AFI Producing Discipline Head
AFI has announced that Rebecca Green has joined the AFI Conservatory as the new Head of the Producing Discipline. Rebecca Green has made an impact across many facets of our industry, most notably as a champion for producers and as a strong advocate for their vital role in the industry. Her newsletter "Dear Producer" has...
July 7, 2025
What to Watch: July 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. EDDINGTON –Ari Aster (AFI Class of 2010), Writer/Director –Alejandro De Leon (AFI Class of 2010), Executive Producer Where to watch: premiering in theaters July 18 THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, Season 3 –Sandra...
July 7, 2025
AFI Member Spotlight: Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott on The Costumes of Hollywood
This month, we spoke with AFI Premiere Circle Member Larry McQueen and his co-author, costume designer and historian Coleen Scott, about their brand new book, “The Costumes of Hollywood: Highlights from The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design,” available now online and in stores. A leading costume historian and archivist, McQueen has consulted for major...
July 7, 2025
BROKEN ARROW – AFI Catalog Spotlight
By Sarah Blankfort Clothier, MLIS, Manager, AFI Catalog This July, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the little-known story behind BROKEN ARROW (1950), which was released 75 years ago this month and is recognized as the first major Hollywood Western of the sound era to portray Native Americans in a sympathetic light.[i] The film marked...
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