August 22, 2026
AI Summit: Creators at the Center Held on the AFI Campus
On August 15, 2026, AFI, in collaboration with Google, hosted the AFI AI Summit: Creators at the Center at its Los Angeles Campus. Led by Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees Kathleen Kennedy, AFI Dean and Executive Vice President Susan Ruskin and Google Vice President, Technology & Society Mira Lane, the Summit brought together…
April 2, 2020
Dean Susan Ruskin Q&A: How the AFI Conservatory is Adapting to COVID-19
As we continue to evolve to meet this unprecedented moment prompted by the COVID-19 crisis, AFI turned to Dean Susan Ruskin to discuss how the AFI Conservatory has transitioned to online learning over the past several weeks and how Fellows, faculty and staff are adjusting. We spoke with her about the state of the industry,…
October 14, 2019
Meet the Dean: Susan Ruskin Discusses Her Leadership Approach and Why AFI Alumni Stand Out in the Industry
In August, Susan Ruskin joined AFI as both the Dean of the AFI Conservatory, which marks its 50th anniversary this year, and Executive Vice President of the Institute. Ruskin comes to AFI after establishing herself as a staunch innovator and dedicated champion of storytelling and new media as the Dean of the School of Filmmaking…
June 18, 2019
Susan Ruskin Named Dean of AFI Conservatory
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the appointment of producer and educator Susan Ruskin as Dean of the AFI Conservatory. Ruskin will lead AFI’s world-class, graduate film-training program, working alongside a celebrated faculty to continue the traditions of excellence that have defined the AFI Conservatory since its inception 50 years ago. Ruskin will also…
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