August 9, 2023
AFI Ranked the #1 Film School Two Years in a Row
We’re thrilled to share that the AFI Conservatory was once again named the #1 film school in America by The Hollywood Reporter. Congrats to all the Staff, Faculty, Fellows, Alumni, AFI Members and Donors who are dedicated to educating the next generation of filmmakers and supporting the future of the art form! In the announcement...
August 5, 2023
AFI Celebrates the Class of 2023 Commencement
Today, the American Film Institute celebrated the commencement of the AFI Conservatory Class of 2023 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The event was a culmination of two years of intense study at AFI’s MFA program, ranked one of the top film schools in the nation. At the ceremony, AFI President and CEO Bob...
August 1, 2023
What to Watch: August 2023 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory. About AFI: 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....
August 1, 2023
Spotlight on THE LAST OF US Editor Emily Mendez
This month, we spoke to editor and AFI Alum Emily Mendez (AFI Class of 2015), who worked on the post-apocalyptic series THE LAST OF US, which stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey and is based on the popular 2013 video game. Debuting to critical acclaim, the show broke viewership records and recently garnered 24 Primetime...
July 25, 2023
Fall Film Festivals Premiere Innovative New Work by AFI Alumni
It’s that time again! The fall film festival season – which often serves as a launching pad for Oscar® contenders – is almost here, marked by the 48th Toronto International Film Festival's unveiling of its first wave of films and the 80th Venice Film Festival's full program lineup. Please join us in celebrating the talented...
July 12, 2023
AFI Conservatory Alumni Garner 2023 Emmy Award Nominations
The 75th annual Emmy® Award nominations were announced on July 12, 2023 by actress Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma. Congratulations to the following graduates of the AFI Conservatory who were recognized for their extraordinary creative work! Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More) PERRY...
July 5, 2023
Spotlight on Production Designer Javiera Varas
Production Designer Javiera Varas (AFI Class of 2006) is no stranger to using striking color palettes and meticulous set designs to draw audiences into both grounded and fantastical worlds alike. After a successful run as an Art Director on award-winning films including DALLAS BUYERS CLUB and WILD, she began working as a Production Designer, creating...
July 1, 2023
What to Watch: July 2023 | AFI Alumni Projects
Wondering what to watch this July? We've got a list of projects by AFI Conservatory Alumni for you to check out! About AFI: 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...
June 27, 2023
AFI and Canva Partner to Empower Rising Filmmakers with Scholarship Initiative at AFI Conservatory
Today, AFI announced the launch of a multifaceted partnership with Canva to empower rising filmmakers and improve access to the tools and skills necessary to realize their creative visions. Starting this year, as part of the new endeavor, Canva will establish The Canva Fellowship at the AFI Conservatory which provides scholarships for six AFI Fellows...
June 1, 2023
What to Watch: June 2023 | AFI Alumni Projects
Wondering what to watch this June? We've got a list of projects by AFI Conservatory Alumni for you to check out! About AFI: 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...
June 1, 2023
Spotlight on AFI Alum Roxine Helberg Whose New Film Premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival
With the 22nd Tribeca Film Festival right around the corner, AFI caught up with writer/director Roxine Helberg (AFI Class of 2011) whose feature directorial debut COLD COPY, starring Tracee Ellis Ross and Bel Powley, will have its World Premiere at the festival this year. Her dramatic thriller follows Mia Scott, a young broadcast journalism student...
May 31, 2023
What is Film Directing and What Does a Film Director Do?
JUMP TO SECTION What is Film Directing? What does a Film Director do? Who becomes a Film Director? What are the career paths for Film Director? What is the Directing program at the AFI Conservatory film school? 10 Film Director Terms to Know Recent Projects by AFI Conservatory Directing Alumni What is Film Directing? Film...
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