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Alumni Success

A Training Ground for Trailblazers

At the AFI Conservatory we believe in filmmaking first. Our 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 AFI like the most prolific content creators in Hollywood. AFI Fellows collectively create up to 175 films a year across six disciplines: Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting.

Alumni of the AFI Conservatory’s elite program range from modern masters to bold new voices defining the state of the art form.

Alumni Recognition

Last Five Years

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®

15
Nominations
4
Wins

Emmy Awards®

87
Nominations
19
Wins

Major Festivals

350
Alumni on
481
Films
AFI DOCS, AFI FEST, Berlin, Cannes, London, New York, Sundance, SXSW, Telluride, Toronto, Tribeca and Venice

Festivals updated as of Jan. 1, 2024

Awards updated as of Mar. 11, 2024

Alumni Cinematographers Include:

Robert Richardson, ASC
  • ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD
  • THE HATEFUL EIGHT
Wally Pfister, ASC
  • INCEPTION
  • THE DARK KNIGHT
Rachel Morrison, ASC
  • MUDBOUND
  • BLACK PANTHER
Matthew Libatique, ASC
  • A STAR IS BORN
  • BLACK SWAN

Alumni Directors Include:

Ari Aster
  • MIDSOMMAR
  • HEREDITARY
Patty Jenkins
  • WONDER WOMAN
  • MONSTER
Andrea Arnold
  • BIG LITTLE LIES
  • FISH TANK
Darren Aronofsky
  • BLACK SWAN
  • REQUIEM FOR A DREAM

Alumni Editors Include:

Kayla Emter
  • HUSTLERS
  • AM I OK?
Sarah Broshar
  • THE POST
  • READY PLAYER ONE
Affonso Gonçalves
  • CAROL
  • BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
Katy Skjerping
  • GREY’S ANATOMY
  • THE GOOD WIFE

Alumni Producers Include:

Deniese Davis
  • INSECURE
  • A BACK LADY SKETCH SHOW
Julie Dash
  • THE ROSA PARKS STORY
  • DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST
Anne Garefino
  • SOUTH PARK
  • THE BOOK OF MORMON
Steve Golin
  • SPOTLIGHT
  • THE REVENANT

Alumni Production Designers Include:

Sharon Seymour
  • ARGO
  • JUST MERCY
Javiera Varas
  • DALLAS BUYERS CLUB
  • NO APOLOGIES
Ray Yamagata
  • HOUSE OF LIES
  • RAY DONOVAN
Todd Cherniawsky
  • THE LAST JEDI
  • STAR TREK: PICARD

Alumni Screenwriters Include:

Scott Frank
  • THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT
  • MINORITY REPORT
Brad Falchuk
  • AMERICAN HORROR STORY
  • GLEE
Susannah Grant
  • ERIN BROCKOVICH
  • CONFIRMATION
LaToya Morgan
  • THE WALKING DEAD
  • SHAMELESS

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