October 31, 2025
What to Watch: November 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. NOBODY WANTS THIS, Season 2 -Lindsay Golder (AFI Class of 2014), Screenwriter -Varun Viswanath (AFI Class of 2012), ACE Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE -Masanobu Takayanagi (AFI...
October 1, 2025
What to Watch: October 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. THE GIRLFRIEND –Michelle Frances (AFI Class of 1998), Writer Watch now on Prime Video MONSTER: THE ED GEIN STORY –Carl Franklin (AFI Class of 1986) Where to watch: stream on Netflix October 3...
September 1, 2025
Celebrating AFI Alumni at the 2025 Venice, Toronto and Telluride Film Festivals
AFI is delighted to share the AFI Conservatory Alumni projects set to premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival from August 29-September 1, the 82nd Venice Film Festival from August 27-September 9 and the 50th Toronto International Film Festival from September 4-14. These celebrated festivals often mark the beginning of awards season, and we’re honored...
August 28, 2025
AFI Announces 2025-2026 Canva Fellowship Recipients
Today, the American Film Institute announced the recipients of the 2025-2026 Canva Fellowship at the AFI Conservatory. This marks the third year of Canva partnering with AFI to further their 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:...
August 8, 2025
Viola Davis and Walter Murch Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Conservatory Commencement
Today, the American Film Institute conferred Doctorates of Fine Arts degrees, honoris causa, for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon trailblazing actress and producer Viola Davis and legendary film editor and sound designer Walter Murch during the AFI Conservatory's Class of 2025 commencement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in...
August 1, 2025
Spotlight on THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY Cinematographers Tarin Anderson and Sandra Valde-Hansen
As the sun sets on the final season of THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, cinematographers Tarin Anderson (AFI Class of 2004) and Sandra Valde-Hansen (AFI Class of 2006) reflect on how their collaboration shaped the show’s visual language. Their process – rooted in character perspective and honed through their shared experience coming out of the...
August 1, 2025
What to Watch: August 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. CAUGHT STEALING –Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Director/Producer Where to watch: premiering in theaters August 29 BLACK SWAN –Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Director Where to watch: special IMAX 15th anniversary...
July 7, 2025
What to Watch: July 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. EDDINGTON –Ari Aster (AFI Class of 2010), Writer/Director –Alejandro De Leon (AFI Class of 2010), Executive Producer Where to watch: premiering in theaters July 18 THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, Season 3 –Sandra...
June 17, 2025
Viola Davis and Walter Murch To Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Conservatory Commencement
The American Film Institute will confer a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon trailblazing actress and producer Viola Davis and legendary film editor and sound designer Walter Murch. Davis and Murch will be recognized during the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony celebrating the...
June 1, 2025
AFI Conservatory Alumni Projects at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival has unveiled its official program lineup for its 24th edition which will run June 4-15, 2025. We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the following AFI Conservatory Alumni who will be showcasing new projects at the festival this year in categories ranging from Spotlight Narrative to the U.S. Narrative and Shorts...
June 1, 2025
Spotlight on SINNERS Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw
With the highly anticipated release of SINNERS this month, acclaimed cinematographer and AFI Alum Autumn Durald Arkapaw (AFI Class of 2009), ASC, took us behind the scenes of her new project with director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan. Known for her luminous visuals and signature use of anamorphic lenses, Autumn has built a...
June 1, 2025
What to Watch: June 2025
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. DEPT. Q –Scott Frank (AFI Class of 1984), Co-Creator Where to watch: streaming now on Netflix DUSTER –LaToya Morgan (AFI Class of 2005), Co-Creator/Writer/Executive Producer Where to watch: streaming now on Max KARATE...
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