April 1, 2025
Behind the scenes with BOB TREVINO LIKES IT Filmmakers
A year after its triumphant debut at SXSW, where it won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, the indie film BOB TREVINO LIKES IT has officially hit theaters. Starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo, the film draws inspiration from the unexpected real-life friendship that writer, director and producer Tracie Laymon struck...
April 1, 2025
What to Watch: April 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. THE ACCOUNTANT 2 –Sandra Doyle Carmola, (AFI Class of 2014), Art Director –Katia Najera, (AFI Class of 2018), Art Director –Shi Min Yong (AFI Class of 2020), Assistant Art Director –Esmé Jackson (AFI...
April 1, 2025
Omar Sharif – AFI Catalog Spotlight
This month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the illustrious Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, who would have celebrated his 93rd birthday on April 10. Known as one of the first and most prominent Arab actors to achieve stardom in Hollywood,[i] Sharif performed in over 100 American and international films including LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962),...
March 6, 2025
AFI DWW+ Showcase Celebrates Films from Emerging Directors
On March 5, AFI premiered films from the AFI DWW+ Class of 2025 directors – Julia Bales, Jahmil Eady, MG Evangelista, Marissa High, Jasmine J. Johnson, Natasha Mynhier, Karina Lomelin Ripper and Ezra Rose – to a full house at the annual AFI DWW+ showcase. Founded in 1974, AFI DWW+ is a tuition-free year-long directing...
March 3, 2025
AFI Alumni Interview With SLANTED Writer/Director Amy Wang
Ahead of SXSW, we caught up with writer/director Amy Wang (AFI Class of 2017) who is set to premiere her feature directorial debut, SLANTED, at the festival. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Amy honed her craft at the AFI Conservatory, where her thesis film UNNATURAL earned her the Young Director Award at Cannes Lions in 2018....
February 28, 2025
What to Watch: March 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. THE ACTOR –Duke Johnson (AFI Class of 2006), Writer/Director –Joe Passarelli (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering March 14 in select theaters BOB TREVINO LIKES IT – Anisha Acharya (AFI...
February 28, 2025
THE OTHER HALF OF THE SKY: A CHINA MEMOIR – AFI Catalog Spotlight
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the Oscar®-nominated documentary THE OTHER HALF OF THE SKY: A CHINA MEMOIR, which was released 50 years ago this March. Co-directed and co-produced by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Shirley MacLaine and feminist filmmaker Claudia Weill – who was 28 at the...
February 28, 2025
2025 Hollywood Guild Awards Honor AFI Conservatory Alumni
As awards season comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the projects nominated by the major Hollywood guilds, recognizing the year's top achievements in film and television. Join us in congratulating the exceptional graduates of the AFI Conservatory, whose outstanding creative work has earned well-deserved recognition from their peers. Check out...
February 28, 2025
AFI Alumni Premiere New Films at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival
The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival officially returns to Austin, TX, from March 7–15, spotlighting innovative storytelling from emerging artists and industry veterans alike. This year, AFI Conservatory Alumni will debut an exciting slate of films, TV series and music videos, marking another milestone in their creative journeys. Join us in celebrating their achievements...
February 3, 2025
What to Watch: February 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. CLEAN SLATE –Sandra Valde-Hansen (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering February 6 on Amazon Prime Video HEART EYES –Brett Bachman (AFI Class of 2011), Editor –Ruben Sebban (AFI Class of...
February 3, 2025
Alumni Spotlight on NOBODY WANTS THIS Writer Lindsay Golder
Following the breakout success of NOBODY WANTS THIS, recognized as an AFI AWARDS honoree among the best television series of the year, we caught up with talented writer and AFI Screenwriting Alum Lindsay Golder (AFI Class of 2014), who recently earned a WGA Award nomination as part of the show’s writing staff. Throughout her career,...
February 1, 2025
SHAMPOO – AFI Catalog Spotlight
This month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the Hal Ashby hit comedy SHAMPOO (1975) in honor of its 50th release anniversary. Co-written by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Warren Beatty (in his first onscreen writing credit) and the legendary Robert Towne, SHAMPOO featured a cast of stars including Beatty, Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn,...
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