As awards season unfolds, we’re excited to celebrate the accomplishments of five recent AFI Conservatory graduates who have won DGA Student Film Awards! From the classes of 2023 and 2024, these talented filmmakers earned recognition for their exceptional AFI thesis films, which made a lasting impression and distinguished themselves from the competition. Their achievements highlight the extraordinary talent cultivated at the Conservatory. Explore the full list below.

Best African American Student Filmmakers

Grand Prize

–Britt Williams (AFI Class of 2023), BEHOLD A LADY

Jury Award

–Kira Powell (AFI Class of 2024), BEST EYES

Best Asian American Student Filmmakers

Jury Award

–Grace Hanna (AFI Class of 2023), LOLA

Best Latino Student Filmmakers

Jury Award

–Kimberly Caicedo (AFI Class of 2024), FRANCIS

Best Women Student Filmmakers

Jury Award

–MC Plaschke (AFI Class of 2023), WE MET AT CAMP

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