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Director, producer, and writer @seanswang sat down with #AFIConservatory Fellows and shared insights on his directorial debut, @didithemovie, and what made this coming-of-age story so personal. Don’t miss the full video from this master seminar at link in bio.
Malcolm Washington (AFI Class of 2016) returned to campus with his critically acclaimed film #ThePianoLesson—and led his very first AFI Master Seminar! A true full-circle moment for this talented filmmaker. 🎬
🎬✨ We sat down with director, actor and executive producer @annakendrick47 to talk about her directorial debut #WomanOfTheHour, now streaming on @netflix! Watch the full video from our exclusive #AFIConservatory master seminar at link in bio.
🎥✨ We recently hosted director/producer Morgan Neville for an exclusive #AFIConservatory master seminar on his @piecebypiecefilm, a unique documentary exploring @pharrell’s life through @lego animation. Check out the full conversation at the link in bio. #FilmSchool #MasterClass #PieceByPiece #MorganNeville
There’s nothing like when an AFI Alum returns to campus to inspire the next generation of filmmakers! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome director and screenwriter Malcolm Washington (AFI Class of 2016) for a Master Seminar with AFI Fellows, with a screening of his highly anticipated feature film debut, #ThePianoLesson, followed by an in-depth discussion on the art of filmmaking.
“AFI is where you go in and you come out making movies.” Your filmmaking future is waiting. Only 3 weeks left to apply to the #AFIConservatory! Apply today at AFI.edu. #FilmSchool
🎥 We were thrilled to welcome director, writer, producer and editor @coralie_fargeat to campus for an exclusive screening of her satirical body horror film, #TheSubstance, starring the talented @demimoore and Margaret Qualley! Check out the full conversation with Coralie at link in bio and don’t miss out—catch THE SUBSTANCE in theaters now.
🎉 Big congrats to #AFIConservatory alums Paul Sanchez and @YanceyWang on being accepted into the latest cohort of the Sundance Episodic Lab! We’re excited to watch as they bring their original series concepts to life, supported by the insight of top showrunners and executive producers! 🌟📺 #Sundance #FilmLab #AFI @sundanceorg
Oscar-nominated filmmaker and Head of AFI’s Producing Discipline, Lianne Halfon, has not only produced acclaimed films like JUNO and THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER but, over the years, has also mentored countless AFI Fellows. Ready to learn producing from the best? Apply today at AFI.edu! 🎥 #AFIConservatory #filmschool
#AFIConservatory alum Malcolm Washington’s #ThePianoLesson is out in select theaters today! In our new interview with the filmmaker, Washington tells us why he chose August Wilson’s acclaimed play as his feature directorial debut, and more. Read at link in bio. @malcolmdubb
Get ready for an unforgettable day on the AFI Campus! 🌟 We`re thrilled to have AFI Alum, director and executive producer Rachel Morrison leading a Master Seminar with AFI Fellows, featuring a special screening of her feature directorial debut, @thefireinsidemovie, followed by a conversation about filmmaking.
Join us on Saturday, November 9, at 11:00 a.m. PT for a FREE info session with an #AFIConservatory Admissions Counselor! Hear from recent alumni as they share their insights on applying to AFI, their experiences in the program, and what life is like after graduation. Plus, get all your questions answered in our Q&A session! RSVP now to secure your spot at link in bio. #FilmSchool #GraduateSchool
🎬 Today at the #AFIConservatory, we’re thrilled to welcome director, actor and executive producer @annakendrick47 for an exclusive master seminar, featuring a screening of her directorial debut #WomanOfTheHour! After the screening, our Fellows will dive into an insightful conversation with Kendrick about this compelling thriller.
What a way to kick off awards season! Shoutout to AFI Alumni Azazel Jacobs (Class of 2001) who earned a Best Screenplay nomination for HIS THREE DAUGHTERS and Shuchi Talati (Class of 2011) who was nominated for Breakthrough Director for GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS! #AFIConservatory #IndieFilm #Awards
From behind the camera to in front of the spotlight! Congratulations to AFI Alumni Veronica Bouza and Lauren Guiteras for making an impact as two of @variety’s Top 10 Cinematographers to Watch this year. #AFIConservatory #Cinematography
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Ready to start your own journey in film? Applications to join the next generation of filmmakers are open now through December 4. Apply to the AFI Conservatory today at AFI.edu!
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