May 15, 2019
Here’s the Full Slate for AFI DOCS 2019
We’ve revealed the full slate of films for AFI DOCS 2019 which includes 72 films representing 17 countries — including six world premieres, one North American premiere and two U.S. premieres. Year after year, the festival provides a unique opportunity for audiences, filmmakers and policy leaders to engage and connect through the power of story….
May 10, 2019
AFI Cinematography Intensive for Women Sponsored by Panavision and RED Announces Call For Applicants
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced a call for applicants for the second-annual AFI Cinematography Intensive for Women Sponsored by Panavision and RED. The tuition-free program will delve into the fundamentals of visual storytelling on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles, June 28–July 1, 2019. The Intensive seeks candidates with prior cinematography experience who demonstrate a passion for visual storytelling,...
May 9, 2019
AFI DOCS 2019 Announces Opening and Closing Night, Special Screenings
AFI DOCS, the American Film Institute’s annual documentary celebration in the nation’s capital, has announced the Opening and Closing Night films as well as the Special Screenings for its 17th annual edition. The festival is proud to also announce the return of AT&T as Presenting Sponsor for the sixth consecutive year. AFI DOCS 2019 will…
May 8, 2019
Melina Matsoukas to Receive AFI’s 29th Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal
Multitalented film, television and music video artist Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005) will receive the 2019 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal. This honor recognizes the extraordinary creative talents of AFI Conservatory alumni who embody the qualities of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner: talent, taste, dedication and commitment to quality storytelling in film and television. The…
May 6, 2019
Remembering AFI Alumnus and Producer Steve Golin
With the passing of Academy Award®-winning film and television producer Steve Golin (AFI Class of 1981) on April 21, Hollywood lost a visionary filmmaker who championed nuanced and deeply human storytelling. Golin served as a beacon of creative risk-taking, innovation and entrepreneurism in the entertainment industry. In 1986, he founded Propaganda Films, a talent management,…
March 26, 2019
AFI and Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation Partner for Young Women in Film Intensive
The AFI Conservatory and the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation (WJSFF) have partnered to launch the second annual Young Women in Film intensive. Beginning March 26, the eight-week filmmaking workshop will be held on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles for 45 promising high school girls from ICEF (Inner City Education Foundation) View Park...
March 4, 2019
AFI FEST 2019 Announces Key Dates and Call for Entries
AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi will take place in Hollywood, CA, from November 14–21, 2019. Entries are now being accepted and filmmakers are invited to submit feature, documentary, experimental, animated and short films at FEST.AFI.com or through FilmFreeway. AFI FEST will have submission deadlines — early, official and final — for fiction shorts (under 30...
January 25, 2019
AFI Announces Inaugural Screen Australia Onbass Fellow
AFI announced that cinematographer Meg White will be the inaugural recipient of the Screen Australia Onbass Fellowship, the newly established full-tuition scholarship for emerging Australian filmmakers to attend the AFI Conservatory.
January 15, 2019
AFI Directing Workshop for Women Unveils New Class of Participants
The AFI Directing Workshop for Women (DWW) — AFI’s filmmaker training program launched in 1974 — continues its longstanding commitment to increasing the number of women working as directors in film and television. The prestigious program has announced eight new participants for the Class of 2020, who will receive several months of tuition-free film education,…
November 5, 2018
AFI FEST 2018 Announces Additional Conversations
AFI announced today additional Conversations that will take place at AFI FEST 2018 presented by Audi.
November 1, 2018
AFI and Audi Partner to Support Female Filmmakers
Watch this new video — featuring alumnae of the AFI Conservatory and the AFI Directing Workshop for Women — to learn how Audi and AFI have collaborated to celebrate diversity and drive progress. The clip talks about women in film and spotlights the Audi Fellowship for Women, which Audi created in 2017 to support one…
November 1, 2018
AFI Silver Theatre And Cultural Center Announces 2018 AFI European Union Film Showcase Lineup
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center has revealed the complete slate of films for the 2018 AFI European Union Film Showcase, taking place November 30–December 19 at the American Film Institute’s historic theater in Silver Spring, MD. Now in its 31st year, the Showcase highlights 49 films representing 25 EU member states, including award winners,...
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