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 79th Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 12–23, 2026. 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

MOULIN

-Mátyás Erdély (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer

THE MAN I LOVE

-Christopher Taylor (AFI Class of 1988), Cinematographer

-Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993), Editing

Out of Competition

DIAMOND

-Tim Suhrstedt (AFI Class of 1976), Cinematographer

Short Film Corner (Rendez-vous Industry)

ECHO

-Mads Fridolin Vejlby (AFI Class of 2024), Cinematographer

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026 Edition

Feature Films

ATONEMENT

-Erin Magill (AFI Class of 2012), Production Designer

DEATH HAS NO MASTER

-Justin Ambrosino (AFI Class of 2008), Associate Producer