July 13, 2026
Applications Now Open for AFI DWW+ Directing Program Class of 2028
APPLY NOW AFI is thrilled to announce the AFI DWW+ program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2028. Now in its 52nd year, AFI DWW+ is a tuition-free year-long directing workshop that educates emerging narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. As one...
January 13, 2026
AFI Announces DWW+ Class of 2027 and Names Lily Mariye as Guest Artistic Director for New Cohort
Today, AFI announced the filmmakers selected for the AFI DWW+ Class of 2027. Founded in 1974 as the Directing Workshop for Women, AFI DWW+ is a tuition-free year-long directing program, open to all applicants, that supports emerging narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. Eligible...
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