September 8, 2026
AFI Announces 2026-2027 Canva Fellowship Recipients
Today, AFI announced the recipients of the 2026-2027 Canva Fellowship at the AFI Conservatory. This is the fourth year of Canva partnering with AFI to further its shared mission of educating and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers. The scholarship supports one Fellow from each of the six disciplines at the AFI Conservatory: Cinematography, Directing, Editing,...
August 27, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | September 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. I WANT YOUR SEX -Seth Caplan (AFI Class of 2005), Producer Where to Watch: On VOD/Digital September 1 BY ANY MEANS -Michael Learner (AFI Class of 2022), Co-producer Where to Watch: In theaters...
August 7, 2026
Guillermo del Toro and Aaron Sorkin Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Conservatory Commencement
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) conferred Doctorates of Fine Arts degrees, honoris causa, for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Academy Award®- and Emmy®-winning screenwriter, director and producer Guillermo del Toro and Academy Award®- and Emmy®-winning screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin during the AFI Conservatory's Class of 2026 commencement...
August 5, 2026
Celebrating AFI Alumni at the 2026 Telluride, Venice and Toronto Film Festivals
AFI celebrates the AFI Conservatory Alumni projects premiering at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival from September 4-September 7, the 83rd Venice Film Festival from September 2-12 and the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 10–20. Among the world's most prestigious film festivals and key launchpads for awards season, these events showcase some of...
July 30, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | August 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. HAUNTED HEIST -Kendall Anlian (AFI Class of 2011), Executive Producer Where to Watch: In theaters July 24 ROSEBUSH PRUNING -Zofia Sablinska (AFI Class of 2023), Production Manager Where to Watch: In theaters July...
July 10, 2026
Guillermo del Toro and Aaron Sorkin to Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Conservatory Commencement
The American Film Institute announced today it will confer a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Academy Award® and Emmy®-winning screenwriter, director and producer Guillermo del Toro and Academy Award® and Emmy®-winning screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin. Del Toro and Sorkin will...
July 9, 2026
AFI Conservatory Alumni Honored with 2026 Emmy Award Nominations
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, celebrating the extraordinary talent cultivated at the AFI Conservatory. AFI Alumni were recognized again this year in various categories, showcasing their artistic talent, technique and dedication to their craft. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place Monday, September 14, 2026, celebrating...
June 25, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | July 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. WIDOW’S BAY -Allison Jones (AFI Class of 1981), Casting -Bryan Felty (AFI Class of 1992), Art Director Where to Watch: Now on Apple TV ELLE Season 1 -Tobias Datum (AFI Class of 2002),...
June 15, 2026
AFI Conservatory Alumni in the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival Lineup
The Tribeca Film Festival has unveiled the official lineup for its 25th edition, taking place June 4–15, 2026. We’re proud to spotlight AFI Conservatory Alumni premiering new projects across the festival, with selections spanning Spotlight Narrative, U.S. Narrative and Shorts Competition categories. If your film is part of this year’s program and isn’t listed, please email...
May 28, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | June 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. CAPE FEAR -Steph Zenee Perez (AFI Class of 2015), Editor Where to Watch: On Apple TV+ June 5 MÉXICO 86 -Joceline Hernandez (AFI Class of 2011), Producer Where to Watch: On Netflix June...
April 27, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | May 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. BROTHERS BROKEN -Leslie Bates (AFI Class of 2002), Producer Where to Watch: Available to buy or rent ONE SPOON OF CHOCOLATE -Brandon Cox (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer Where to Watch: In theaters...
April 20, 2026
How to Break Into Production Design at AFI
Production design is one of the most powerful yet often overlooked elements of filmmaking. Every set, color palette, texture and visual detail you see on screen is carefully crafted to support the story. At its core, production design is about visual storytelling, communication and world-building. At the AFI Conservatory film school, production designers are trained to shape the look and feel...
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