April 15, 2026
2026 Cannes Film Festival to Showcase New Stories by AFI Alumni
AFI Conservatory Alumni are making their mark on the global stage once again, with several of their bold, innovative new films officially selected to premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 12–23, 2026. Known for cultivating some of the most compelling voices in cinema, AFI is proud to recognize its graduates who...
April 1, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | April 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. OUR HERO, BALTHAZAR -Nicholas Erickson (AFI Class of 2015), Executive Producer Where to Watch: Now playing in theaters PIZZA MOVIE -Bella Gonzales (AFI Class of 2018), Cinematographer Where to Watch: Now streaming on...
March 20, 2026
AFI Conservatory Alumni at the Academy Awards®
We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of AFI Conservatory Alumni at this year’s Academy Awards®! Nominations for the 98th Oscars® were announced on January 22, 2026, by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman during a live presentation from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, took place on Sunday, March...
March 17, 2026
AFI Announces Participants for the 2026 Cinematography Intensive Workshop
AFI announced the participants for the 2026 edition of AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop presented by Panavision. The four-day intensive, spearheaded by AFI Conservatory Cinematography Discipline Head Stephen Lighthill, ASC, will begin Wednesday, March 18 in Los Angeles and continue through Sunday, March 22. The selected filmmakers for 2026 are Alice Boucherie, Alexandria Jones, Karson Kane,...
March 1, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | March 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. THE ROOKIE, Season 8 -Stephanie Martin (AFI Class of 2002), Director Where to Watch: New episodes air Mondays on ABC BRIDGERTON Season 4, part 2 -Rayne Harris (AFI Class of 2021), Directing -Alicia...
February 24, 2026
2026 Hollywood Guild Awards Honor AFI Conservatory Alumni
As awards season draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the projects recognized by Hollywood’s major guilds and the year’s most outstanding achievements in film and television. Join us in congratulating the exceptional graduates of the AFI Conservatory, whose remarkable creative work has earned well-deserved recognition from their peers. Explore the AFI...
February 3, 2026
Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw to Receive American Film Institute’s 32nd Annual Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal
AFI is pleased to announce that Academy Award®-winning Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC (AFI Class of 2009) will receive the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal, which will be presented at the upcoming AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Eddie Murphy on April 18, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The Schaffner Alumni Medal...
February 1, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | February 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. THE HUNTING PARTY, Season 2 -Shana Stein (AFI Class of 1998), Director Where to Watch: New episodes airing Thursdays on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock WONDER MAN -Tiffany Johnson (DWW...
January 26, 2026
AFI Alumni Premiere New Films at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival
The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival officially returns to Austin, TX, from March 12–18, showcasing innovative storytelling from both emerging artists and industry veterans. This year, AFI Conservatory Alumni will debut an exciting slate of films and TV series and music videos, marking another milestone in their creative journeys. Join us in celebrating their...
January 1, 2026
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | January 2026
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH -Aashrita Kamath (AFI Class of 2013), Supervising Art Director -Haisu Wang (AFI Class of 2014), Set Designer -Daniel Frank (AFI Class of 2015), Set Designer -Anne Costa (AFI Class...
December 11, 2025
AFI Alumni Projects Featured at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
AFI Conservatory Alumni are once again in the spotlight, with their remarkable projects featured at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, running January 22–February 1, 2026, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s slate of features, episodics, and short films highlights the extraordinary creativity and artistry that define the AFI Alumni community and...
December 1, 2025
What to Watch: AFI Alumni Projects | December 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. PLAY DATE -Thayer Juergens (AFI Class of 2019), Head of Development Film&TV Where to Watch: November 12 on Prime Video HAMNET -Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993), Editor Where to Watch: In theaters...
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