January 26, 2026
AFI Alumni Premiere New Films at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival
The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival officially returns to Austin, TX, from March 12–18, showcasing innovative storytelling from both emerging artists and industry veterans. This year, AFI Conservatory Alumni will debut an exciting slate of films and TV series and music videos, marking another milestone in their creative journeys. Join us in celebrating their...
March 3, 2025
AFI Alumni Interview With SLANTED Writer/Director Amy Wang
Ahead of SXSW, we caught up with writer/director Amy Wang (AFI Class of 2017) who is set to premiere her feature directorial debut, SLANTED, at the festival. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Amy honed her craft at the AFI Conservatory, where her thesis film UNNATURAL earned her the Young Director Award at Cannes Lions in 2018....
February 28, 2025
AFI Alumni Premiere New Films at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival
The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival officially returns to Austin, TX, from March 7–15, spotlighting innovative storytelling from emerging artists and industry veterans alike. This year, AFI Conservatory Alumni will debut an exciting slate of films, TV series and music videos, marking another milestone in their creative journeys. Join us in celebrating their achievements...
April 1, 2024
Alumni Spotlight on Emmy®-Nominated Cinematographer Nick Higgins
Following SXSW, we sat down with cinematographer and AFI Conservatory Alum Nick Higgins (AFI Class of 2002) to hear more about his projects that recently debuted at the acclaimed film and television festival. His documentary THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ALLEE WILLIS delves into the life and legacy of Grammy Award®-winning songwriter Allee Willis (AFI DWW...
February 27, 2024
AFI Alumni Debut New Work at 2024 SXSW Film Festival
This March, the 31st edition of the annual SXSW Film and Television Festival kicks off, taking place from March 8-16, 2024, in Austin, TX. The highly anticipated event, which showcases both emerging and established voices onscreen, will also provide a launch pad for new projects created by graduates of the AFI Conservatory. Join us in...
May 1, 2023
Spotlight on BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Director James Adolphus
After watching the acclaimed documentary VISIONS OF LIGHT, AFI Alum James Adolphus (AFI Class of 2011) became inspired to change the trajectory of his career and pursue cinematography – which ultimately led him to the AFI Conservatory where he received the prestigious Fisher Fellow Scholarship. Now a three-time Peabody Award-winning cinematographer and an Emmy Award®-winning...
April 3, 2023
AFI Alumni Win Grand Jury and Audience Awards at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival
AFI Alumni continue to impress at film festivals around the nation! Most recently, the 2023 SXSW Film Festival announced the recipients of the Grand Jury and Special Awards, as well as the Audience Award winners for the 30th edition. Congratulations to all the graduates of the Conservatory who showcased their latest film and television work...
March 1, 2023
AFI Alumni Projects at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival
The 2023 South by Southwest Festival, which is set to take place in-person March 10-19, 2023, released the lineup for its 30th edition which includes headliners, feature and short film competitions, TV premieres, narrative and documentary spotlights and more. Congratulations to the following AFI Alumni whose latest work has been selected to debut at this...
April 1, 2022
Spotlight on Writer/Director Chloe Okuno
Upon graduating from UC Berkeley, writer/director Chloe Okuno (AFI Class of 2014) turned her attention to filmmaking, applying to the AFI Conservatory’s Directing program to help train and prepare her for the road ahead. While at AFI, she thrived, making the award-winning horror film SLUT and receiving the prestigious Franklin J. Shaffner Fellow Award. Inspired...
February 7, 2022
AFI Alumni Headed to SXSW 2022
Congratulations to the AFI Conservatory Alumni screening at this year’s SXSW film festival! Here is the complete list of projects – from narrative films and documentaries to episodic premieres – that feature creative work from AFI Alumni: 2022 SXSW Film Festival Lineup AFI Alumni Projects Headliners BODIES BODIES BODIES – Chloe Okuno (AFI Class of...
March 2, 2021
Catching up with MA BELLE, MY BEAUTY Cinematographer Lauren Guiteras (AFI Class of 2017)
MA BELLE, MY BEAUTY, shot by cinematographer and AFI alum Lauren Guiteras (AFI Class of 2017), is a transportive, cross-cultural love story set in the south of France, which follows the polyamorous relationship of Lane (Hannah Pepper), Bertie (Idella Johnson) and Fred (Lucien Guignard). Following its premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, MA BELLE,…
March 1, 2021
SXSW Selects AFI Alumni for the 2021 Film Festival
This month SXSW 2021 Online will take place March 16-20. The following AFI alumni have projects in this year’s lineup. Congrats to our talented alumni with films at the festival! 2020 Spotlight WITCH HUNT Stephen St. Peter (Class of 2014), 2nd Unit Festival Favorites MA BELLE, MY BEAUTY Lauren Guiterias (Class of 2017),…
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