October 2, 2024
AFI Spotlight on WOLFS Art Director Sandra Doyle Carmola
This month, we caught up with Production Design Alum Sandra Doyle Carmola (AFI Class of 2014) who is known for her exceptional work as an art director and set designer on a range of projects including MINDHUNTER, AD ASTRA, REBEL MOON, SPIRITED and WANDAVISION – which earned Production Designer Mark Worthington and his team an...
October 1, 2024
Eddie Romero – AFI Catalog Spotlight
In honor of Filipino American History Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on legendary filmmaker Eddie Romero (1924-2013), who directed over 50 American and Filipino films over six decades, and would have celebrated his centennial birthday this year. Known as a Filipino national treasure and a B-movie icon,[i] Romero was honored with numerous awards...
October 1, 2024
What to Watch: October 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. THE 4:30 MOVIE –Yaron Levy (AFI Class of 2000), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering on Electronic Sell-Through starting on October 1, which will be followed by a 4K, Blu-ray, and VOD release on...
September 3, 2024
Spotlight on FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST Creator and Showrunner Shaye Ogbonna (AFI Class of 2011)
AFI sat down with creator, showrunner, writer and executive producer Shaye Ogbonna (AFI Class of 2011) to learn more about his new limited series FIGHT NIGHT: THE MILLION DOLLAR HEIST. Premiering September 5 on Peacock, the show explores the aftermath of an infamous armed robbery set against the backdrop of Muhammad Ali’s comeback fight and...
September 3, 2024
FRIDA (2002) – AFI CATALOG SPOTLIGHT
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on FRIDA (2002), starring Salma Hayek and co-written by AFI Conservatory Screenwriting Discipline Head Anna Thomas, which premiered in Toronto 22 years ago this month. FRIDA was based on the true story of renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), as told in...
September 1, 2024
What to Watch: September 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. AMBER ALERT –Leal Naim (AFI Class of 2016), Producer What to watch: in theaters September 27, 2024 AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ –Carl Franklin (AFI Class of 1986), Director Where to watch: premieres...
August 10, 2024
Jamie Lee Curtis Receives AFI Honorary Degree with John Carpenter Bestowing the Honor
Today, AFI conferred a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Jamie Lee Curtis during the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2024 commencement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Curtis was introduced on stage by John Carpenter. The commencement celebrated the AFI...
August 6, 2024
An Exclusive Look at AFI Conservatory Sound Design Workshop with Oscar® Winner Richard King
This past week marked the culmination of the Art & Practice of Sound Design with acclaimed sound editor and re-recording mixer Richard King. The workshop was presented by AFI Conservatory’s Editing Discipline Head, Robert Ivison, with support from the AFI Innovative Programs Department, and we are thrilled to share with you an exclusive look at...
August 1, 2024
FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH – AFI Catalog Spotlight
Celebrating back to school this August, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on AFI alum Amy Heckerling’s feature film directorial debut, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982), which was released 42 years ago this month and is included on AFI’s 100 Years...100 Laughs list of the funniest American films of all time. Based on the...
August 1, 2024
Spotlight on Producer Bronte Payne (AFI Class of 2017)
This month, we sat down with producer Bronte Payne (AFI Class of 2017) to discuss how she went from her native Australia to the AFI Conservatory’s Producing Program to Senior Vice President of Film at LuckyChap. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 35 Rising Executives 35 and Under, Bronte has worked...
August 1, 2024
What to Watch: August 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. AFRAID –Beatriz Sequeira (AFI Class of 2003), Producer Where to watch: premiering August 30 in theaters AFRICAN GIANTS –Omar Kamara (AFI Class of 2020), Writer/director/producer –Jonas Fischer (AFI Class of 2020), cinematographer –Lily...
July 30, 2024
Celebrating AFI Alumni at the 2024 Venice, Toronto and Telluride Film Festivals
AFI is delighted to share the AFI Conservatory Alumni projects set to premiere at he 51st Telluride Film Festival from August 30-September 2, 2024, 81st Venice Film Festival from August 28-September 7 and the 49th Toronto International Film Festival from September 5-15. These prestigious festivals often serve as a launchpad for awards season, and we...
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