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The American Film Institute believes in the power of diverse voices to drive culture forward.
We strive to cultivate and sustain an inclusive environment at AFI that actively affirms and, is respectful of, the identities of all people, across genders, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds and ideological perspectives – and one where self-reflection, honesty and accountability are practiced.
At AFI, we are responsible for the community we build and the stories we tell.
A Training Ground for Trailblazers
At the AFI Conservatory we believe in filmmaking first. Filmmakers come to AFI because they are guaranteed to make movies, and to master not only the tools, but also the art of storytelling. AFI isn’t like any other film school. Think of us like the most prolific content creators in Hollywood. Fellows collectively create up to 175 films a year across six disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting.
Led by Hollywood icon James L. Brooks as Artistic Director, AFI Conservatory faculty are working filmmakers who bring decades of award-winning experience as real-world, professionals and transformative leaders in their field.
As a top-ranked film school located in the middle of Hollywood, the AFI Conservatory program is more than an academic experience in the art of moviemaking — it’s about connecting you with influential artists in the field, and with key players in the industry, to get your career off the ground right after graduation. Through a carefully curated series of programs and opportunities that happen year-round, you will have the best possible launchpad for success.
Scholarship Opportunities
AFI offers scholarships to help incoming and current Fellows pay for their film school education. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Several scholarships are available for Fellows from underrepresented communities, specific nationalities and Conservatory disciplines.
After their training, AFI filmmakers go on to make enormous cultural impact that resonates and endures far beyond the halls of the Conservatory.
Academy Awards®
14
Nominations
2
Wins
Emmy Awards®
81
Nominations
11
Wins
Golden Globes
21
Nominations
4
Wins
Major Festivals
317
Alumni on
204
Films
AFI DOCS, AFI FEST, Berlin, Cannes, London, New York,
Sundance, SXSW, Telluride, Toronto, Tribeca and Venice
Diversity at a Glance
The AFI Conservatory is committed to nurturing fresh perspectives from diverse voices.
“The AFI experience is transformational. This is a place where ideas of all sorts and all perspectives come to blossom. The relationships and the skills you foster here are the ones that will carry you throughout your entire career.”
–Joyce Liu-Countryman, AFI Producing Class of 2018
Of 251 Fellows currently enrolled at the AFI Conservatory:
You’re invited! On September 29, the #AFIConservatory’s 26 graduating #screenwriters will share brief, live pitches in three separate hour-long online sessions. Each hour will feature eight or nine writers as they share something about themselves and their completed feature and TV scripts. Join any or all of these great sessions.
Space is limited, so please send us your email address to be added to the invite list: VirtualPitch2021assist@gmail.com.
End your week with this stylish and touching look at #AFIConservatory Alum @realbillduke's Harlem. Based on the best-selling novel by #ChesterHimes, the film stars @ForestWhitaker, Gregory Hines, @RobinGivens and Danny Glover. #ARageInHarlem #AFIMovieClub #AFIAlumni #filmfacts #didyouknow #afi #cincinnati...
@NPR calls today’s #AFIMovieClub pick “a beautiful portrait of a fractured but resilient family.” Swipe through to learn more about @justinchon’s moving drama @mspurplefilm, edited by #AFIConservatory alum @reynolds.lb. #afialumni #mspurple #tiffanychu #koreatown #losangeles #afi #movieclub #reynoldsbarney...
This acclaimed crime drama was directed by #AFIConservatory alum Rick Rosenthal and features @SeanPenn, @Esai_Morales Morales and Ally Sheedy in one of their early film roles. Swipe through to learn more about #BadBoys. #AFIMovieClub #AFIAlumniDay #seanpenn #didyouknowfacts #chicago @whitewaterfilms...
👏👏👏 Kudos to these #AFIConservatory Fellows who were just awarded scholarships from the Dr. David M. Milch Foundation for their incredible short films - all of which shed light on diverse stories. 👏👏👏 #milchfilmcontest #inclusionmatters #diversity @milamediaofficial
🏆 1st Place
@man_mahyar, Incoming Directing Fellow
TRIP TO MARS
🏆 2nd Place
@twodough, Incoming Cinematography Fellow
I HAVE A SISTER
We’re not surprised that @RollingStone just ranked @Beyonce’s “Formation” as the #1 greatest music video of all time. After all, it’s directed by uber-talented AFI alum Melina Matsoukas, who continues to slay. #aficonservatory #afialumni #beyonce #musicvideos #femalefilmmaker @msmelina...
We love ending the week with good news! #ApartTogether was just honored by the BAFTA Student Film Award for Best Live Action film, and we’re so proud of these AFI alumni who are already telling incredible stories. #aficonservatory #afialumni #baftastudentawards #bafta #studentfilms
🌟@oliviahangzhou (AFI Class of 2020), Director
🌟@zavarcikova (AFI Class of 2020), Cinematographer
🌟@blancaballeste (AFI Class of 2020), Producer
🌟@alx.scarf (AFI Class of 2020), Editor
🌟@jam.master.jess (AFI Class of 2017), Writer
🌟@day_by_dae (AFI Class of 2020), Steady Cam Operator
🌟@nickveradp (AFI Class of 2020), 1st AC
🌟@lily_judge (AFI Class of 2020), Assistant Editor
🌟@moritzrautenberg (AFI Class of 2020), Gaffer
🌟@haley_minyoung_kreofsky (AFI Class of 2020), Key Grip
🌟@amanda.ferrare (AFI Class of 2020), Key Grip...
We love a good list, particularly when the AFI Conservatory gets some well-deserved recognition for being one of the best film schools in the US and Canada! Thank you, @moviemakermag, we couldn’t agree more! #aficonservatory #filmschool...
Welcome, Karen! We can’t wait to continue to build upon AFI’s foundation of both educating and celebrating great storytelling with Innovate Programs. #afi #aficonservatory #innovation #filmschool #innovative...
#BlueBayou is blowing up at #Cannes! And there’s already Oscar buzz for the film and filmmakers, including editor and AFI alum @reynolds.lb. #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory #cannesfilmfestival #editing #oscars...
It’s time…for Out Of Time. Swipe through to learn more about this thriller, starring #DenzelWashington and directed by #AFIConservatory alum Carl Franklin. #AFIMovieClub #AFIAlumniDay #AFIAlumni #DidYouKnow #OutOfTime...
Produced by the late AFI alum Steve Golin and with cinematography by alum Masanobu Takayanagi whose work in the film @Deadline calls “first rate,” #Stillwater is making all kinds of waves at #Cannes. #afialumni #aficonservatory @festivaldecannes @stillwatermovie...
We’ve seen some truly incredible TV over the last year & so much of it is thanks to AFI alumni! Congrats to those nominated and those who worked on these impressive television programs. #afialumni #aficonservatory #Emmys
Outstanding Drama Series
@lovecrafthbo
Nelson McCormick, director
Bjorn Myrholt, editor
@Mjlappalainen, art director
@elenaalbanese, art director
@poseonfx
@bradfalchuk, co-creator/writer
@taylorthejoy, Editor
Nick Lane, Post-Production Asst/Apprentice Editor
@nbcthisisus
James David Wall, camera operator
Outstanding Limited/Anthology Series
#MareOfEasttown
Brad Ingelsby, co-creator/writer
Keith Cunningham, Production Designer
@thenaomisunrise, Editor
@the.queensgambitnetflix
Scott Frank, co-creator/writer/director
@theugrailroadtv
Jacqueline Hoyt, writer/exec producer
Marie Montgomery, Script Coordinator
@wandavision
Sandra Doyle Carmola, Art Director
@city_kate, Asst Art Director
@toiwhitaker, Asst Art Director
@Shannonmarieconnally, Reference Camera Technician
Luke Little, Asst Chief Lighting Technician
@Editorjacobs, Asst Editor
Outstanding Comedy Series
@flightattendantonmax
@brianburgoyne, cinematographer
#TheKominskyMethod
@r3ynosoy, cinematographer
Outstanding Animated Program
@SouthPark: The Pandemic Special
Anne Garefino, producer
Outstanding Production Design For Narrative Contemporary Program
#MareOfEasttown
Keith P. Cunningham, Production Designer
Outstanding Directing For Limited Series
@the.queensgambitnetflix
Scott Frank
Outstanding Directing For A Documentary
#AllenVFarrow
Kirby Dick, co-director
Outstanding Documentary/Nonfiction Special
#Tina
Diane Becker, Producer
Outstanding Documentary/Nonfiction Series
#AllenVFarrow
Kirby Dick
@pbsamericanmasters
Features Cicely Tyson, doc subject
Outstanding Competition program
@nbcthevoice
John M. Larson, ACE, editor
John Homesley, editor
Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
@poseonfx
@bradfalchuk
Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series
#MareOfEasttown
Brad Ingelsby
@the.queensgambitnetflix
Scott Frank
Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program
#AllenVFarrow
Kirby Dick...
If you’re going to take a look back at #JFK, best to look through the lens of world class cinematographer and AFI alum @robertbrichardson. This doc marks yet another collaboration for Richardson and director @officialoliverstone. #afialumni #aficonservatory #cannes #cinematography #afi #cannes @festivaldecannes...
Congrats, @christinakholmes! We’re very excited to see the final project that comes out of the @AGBOFilms mentorship. #afialumni #aficonservatory #filmschool #agbo #screenwriting #grants...
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“The AFI experience is transformational. This is a place where ideas of all sorts and all perspectives come to blossom. The relationships and the skills you foster here are the ones that will carry you throughout your entire career.”
–Joyce Liu-Countryman, AFI Producing Class of 2018