A candy-colored contemporary reimagining of Jane Austen’s “Emma” set against the backdrop of Beverly Hills, CLUELESS (1995) was brought to the screen by writer/director Amy Heckerling (AFI Class of 1974). Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about CLUELESS. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox every day. SIGN UP TO GET THE PICTURE...

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, a classic coming-of-age comedy, was directed by AFI Conservatory alum Amy Heckerling (AFI Class of 1974) and featured a talented ensemble cast including Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold and Sean Penn. The film was ranked #87 on AFI’s 100 Years...100 Laughs list of the funniest American movies. MOVIE...