June 17, 2026
Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Alumni in Focus
Autumn Durald Arkapaw Alum Autumn Durald Arkapaw (AFI Class of 2009) was recognized at the 98th Academy Awards® as the first woman to win the Oscar® for Best Cinematography for her visionary work on SINNERS. Over her acclaimed career, Durald Arkapaw has built a visually distinctive body of work spanning film, television and music videos,...
April 9, 2026
AFI Conservatory Alumni Projects Win at the 86th Annual Peabody Awards
The 86th Annual Peabody Awards, recognizing excellence in TV, radio and digital media, has announced this year’s winners, including standout work from AFI Alumni. These projects highlight pressing social issues and bold new voices shaping today’s storytelling landscape. AFI proudly celebrates the Alumni behind these achievements. 86th Annual Peabody Awards Winners – AFI Alumni Projects...
June 6, 2025
AFI Surpasses 2 Million Followers Across Social Media
The American Film Institute has reached an exciting new milestone — more than 2 million followers across our social media platforms! We’re deeply grateful to every member of the AFI community for being part of this journey and helping us champion the art of storytelling, every single day. From rare film treasures from the AFI...
December 1, 2024
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS – AFI Catalog Spotlight
Celebrating the holiday season this year, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the Christmas classic MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944), which first played in theaters 80 years ago this month after its world premiere in late November 1944. Aside from being the film that famously connected Judy Garland with her future husband, director...
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