May 1, 2024
What to Watch: May 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. BACK TO BLACK –Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 17 BRIDGERTON, Season 3 –Tricia Brock (AFI DWW Class of 2001), Director –Eli Nilsen (AFI...
May 1, 2024
Spotlight on UNDER THE BRIDGE Editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005)
With the recent debut of UNDER THE BRIDGE starring Oscar® nominee Lily Gladstone and Emmy® nominee Riley Keough, we sat down with the show’s editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005) to learn more about his career and his work on the drama based around the real-life murder of Reena Virk. An extraordinarily versatile artist,...
April 1, 2024
What to Watch: April 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. BREAKWATER –James Rowe (AFI Class of 1998), Writer/Director –Kai Krause (AFI Class of 2015), Cinematographer Where to watch: premiering April 12 on Hulu FALLOUT –Yoni Reiss (AFI Class of 2009), Editor Where to...
April 1, 2024
Alumni Spotlight on Emmy®-Nominated Cinematographer Nick Higgins
Following SXSW, we sat down with cinematographer and AFI Conservatory Alum Nick Higgins (AFI Class of 2002) to hear more about his projects that recently debuted at the acclaimed film and television festival. His documentary THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS delves into the life and legacy of Grammy Award®-winning songwriter Allee Willis (AFI DWW...
March 1, 2024
AFI Spotlight on SHAYDA Editor Elika Rezaee
Following the successful festival run of SHAYDA, we sat down with the film’s editor, AFI Conservatory Alum Elika Rezaee (AFI Class of 2015). Showcased at AFI FEST 2023 and set for a limited theatrical release on March 1, 2024, the film chronicles the story of Shayda, an Iranian immigrant played by Cannes Best Actress winner...
March 1, 2024
What to Watch: March 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. LA CHIMERA –Christos Dervenis (AFI Class of 2000), Line producer: Switzerland Where to watch: premiering in theaters March 29 GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE -Tom Hammock (AFI Class of 2004), Production Designer...
February 28, 2024
Where to Watch AFI Alumni Projects in Contention at the 96th Academy Awards®
Final voting for the 96th annual Academy Awards® recently wrapped on February 27, 2024, with the official winners set to be announced on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. AFI is excited to honor the remarkable projects created by AFI Conservatory graduates that are in contention this year and to celebrate their acclaimed,...
February 27, 2024
AFI Alumni Debut New Work at 2024 SXSW Film Festival
This March, the 31st edition of the annual SXSW Film and Television Festival kicks off, taking place from March 8-16, 2024, in Austin, TX. The highly anticipated event, which showcases both emerging and established voices onscreen, will also provide a launch pad for new projects created by graduates of the AFI Conservatory. Join us in...
February 1, 2024
AFI Spotlight on THE UNKNOWN COUNTRY’s Vanara Taing (AFI Class of 2012)
Ahead of the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards which highlights the best in independent cinema, we spoke to AFI Conservatory Alum Vanara Taing (AFI Class of 2012) whose new docudrama THE UNKNOWN COUNTRY is nominated for the distinguished John Cassavetes Award. Starring Academy Award® nominee Lily Gladstone, the film centers on an Indigenous woman named...
February 1, 2024
What to Watch: February 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. Ranked the #1 film school in the nation, the AFI Conservatory has over 50 years of history training filmmakers who have gone on to create award-winning and critically acclaimed films and television shows....
February 1, 2024
AFI Conservatory Alum Ed Zwick Set to Publish New Memoir and Launch Book Tour
Mark your calendars! This month, readers will be treated to the upcoming memoir “Hits, Flops and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood,” written by Academy® and Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker and AFI Conservatory Alum Ed Zwick (AFI Class of 1975). This new imprint will be published on February 13, 2024, offering an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse...
January 18, 2024
AFI Alumni Projects Win at the Emmys
A big round of applause is in order! On January 15, 2024, the Emmy Awards ceremony honored the best from the past year's primetime television programming. Join us in celebrating all the incredible AFI Conservatory film school Alums whose projects were nominated and won at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards! To learn more AFI's film...
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