August 6, 2024
An Exclusive Look at AFI Conservatory Sound Design Workshop with Oscar® Winner Richard King
This past week marked the culmination of the Art & Practice of Sound Design with acclaimed sound editor and re-recording mixer Richard King. The workshop was presented by AFI Conservatory’s Editing Discipline Head, Robert Ivison, with support from the AFI Innovative Programs Department, and we are thrilled to share with you an exclusive look at...
August 1, 2024
Spotlight on Producer Bronte Payne (AFI Class of 2017)
This month, we sat down with producer Bronte Payne (AFI Class of 2017) to discuss how she went from her native Australia to the AFI Conservatory’s Producing Program to Senior Vice President of Film at LuckyChap. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 35 Rising Executives 35 and Under, Bronte has worked...
August 1, 2024
What to Watch: August 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. AFRAID –Beatriz Sequeira (AFI Class of 2003), Producer Where to watch: premiering August 30 in theaters AFRICAN GIANTS –Omar Kamara (AFI Class of 2020), Writer/director/producer –Jonas Fischer (AFI Class of 2020), cinematographer –Lily...
July 30, 2024
Celebrating AFI Alumni at the 2024 Venice, Toronto and Telluride Film Festivals
AFI is delighted to share the AFI Conservatory Alumni projects set to premiere at he 51st Telluride Film Festival from August 30-September 2, 2024, 81st Venice Film Festival from August 28-September 7 and the 49th Toronto International Film Festival from September 5-15. These prestigious festivals often serve as a launchpad for awards season, and we...
July 24, 2024
Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive Honorary Degree at AFI Conservatory Commencement
Photo Credit: Andrew Eccles 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 Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis will be recognized during the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2024 on Saturday, August 10, 2024,...
July 17, 2024
AFI Conservatory Alumni Honored with 2024 Emmy Award Nominations
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences have announced the 2024 Emmy Award nominations, once again highlighting the remarkable talent cultivated at the American Film Institute Conservatory. This year, a myriad of AFI Alumni have been recognized for their outstanding contributions across various categories, showcasing their artistic talent and dedication to their craft. The 76th...
July 11, 2024
AFI Announces 2024-2025 Canva Fellowship Recipients
Today, AFI announced the recipients of The 2024-2025 Canva Fellowship at the AFI Conservatory. This marks the second year Canva has joined with AFI to further their shared mission to educate and inspire the next generation of filmmakers to create visually impactful work. The scholarship will support one Fellow from each of the six disciplines...
July 1, 2024
Alumni Spotlight on LADY IN THE LAKE Writer Sheila Wilson
Leading up to the premiere of the new limited series LADY IN THE LAKE which debuts July 19, we spoke to AFI Conservatory Alum Sheila Wilson (AFI Class of 2017) who worked as a writer and producer on the show. The series was created and directed by Alma Har’el and stars Academy Award® winner Natalie...
July 1, 2024
What to Watch: July 2024 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school. CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT –Tomás Gómez Bustillo (AFI Class of 2018), Writer/Director –Amanda Freedman (AFI Class 2019), Producer –Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino (AFI Class 2018), Editor –Quinn Else (AFI Class 2019), Visual Effects...
June 27, 2024
COMING HOME (1978) – AFI Catalog Spotlight
In celebration of disability pride month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on COMING HOME (1978), the Oscar®-winning Hal Ashby film that takes place at a VA hospital during the Vietnam War. Included on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Passions list of the greatest love stories of all time, COMING HOME explores the lives of soldiers who...
May 31, 2024
DESERT HEARTS (1986) – AFI Catalog Spotlight
In celebration of Pride Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on director Donna Deitch’s 1986 landmark romantic drama DESERT HEARTS, considered to be the first mainstream feature film to depict lesbianism without prejudicial, fetishizing tropes and shame. The 1964 novel by Janet Rule upon which the film is based, “Desert of the Heart,” was...
May 31, 2024
Spotlight on THE CHI Director Stacy Pascal Gaspard (AFI Class of 2021)
With the Tribeca Film Festival right around the corner, we spoke to director and AFI Conservatory Alum Stacy Pascal Gaspard (AFI Class of 2021) who participated in the inaugural Indeed Rising Voices Initiative in 2021 and subsequently premiered her film SOÑADORA at the festival. The Rising Voices accelerator was established by Lena Waithe, and her...
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