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APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Thank you for your interest in the AFI Conservatory! We will email you more information shortly. Learn more about the conservatory at AFI.edu
APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Thank you for your interest in the AFI Conservatory! We will email you more information shortly. Learn more about the conservatory at AFI.edu
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I’m so grateful for my years at AFI… They helped me find my voice and defining principles of story and craft that inform me to this day.”
Patty Jenkins (AFI Class of 2000),
director, MONSTER, WONDER WOMAN
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If you’re here, you’re talented, if you’re here, the person next to you is talented, the person behind you is talented.”
Todd Field (AFI Class of 1992),
writer/director, TÁR, IN THE BEDROOM
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When I graduated and started working, that was when I started to really appreciate AFI because everything I had learned, I could immediately start putting into practice and apply to the actual job.”
Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993),
editor, CAROL, DON’T WORRY DARLING
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AFI opens doors for the filmmakers. AFI puts filmmakers on the map.”
David Lynch (AFI Class of 1970), writer/director, TWIN PEAKS, MULHOLLAND DRIVE
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AFI was the perfect stepping-stone. Attending helped me push my skill set further, to become the DP that I always wanted to be.”
Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010) cinematographer, THE WOMAN KING, A QUIET PLACE PART II
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AFI really is inclusive, that they want to promote diverse voices, they want to promote challenging the status quo and the ideas of what we’ve traditionally seen as acceptable in Hollywood.”
Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005), cinematographer/director, INSECURE, QUEEN & SLIM
#AFICONSERVATORY
🎬🍿 AFI Alums Selina Ringel and Dan Levy Dagerman’s bold new film YOU, ME & HER is in theaters nationwide today! Watch this exclusive clip from their recent visit to the AFI campus, where they shared insights on how they’re changing the way indie films are distributed, and don’t miss the award-winning romantic comedy.
🎥🌟 Today, renowned director, writer, and producer Jacques Audiard will host an exclusive seminar at the #AFIConservatory, offering an in-depth look into his creative process. The event will also feature a special screening of his Academy Award nominated @emiliaperezfilm.
Cheers to these amazing #AFIAlumni for their outstanding #PGAAwards-winning projects! Their work showcases the highest level of excellence in producing, with a clear commitment to talent, vision, and dedication. 🌟 #AFIConservatory
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Huge congratulations to Amber Sealey (AFI DWW Class of 2019) on her big win at the #DGAAwards this weekend! She took home the well-deserved award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs for her must-watch film, OUT OF MY MIND. 🎬 #AFIDWW #AFIConservatory
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🎬 Today at the #AFIConservatory, we’re excited to host actor, director, writer and producer Jesse Eisenberg for an exclusive master seminar. The event will feature a screening of his critically acclaimed comic-drama @arealpainfilm, an #AFIAWARD honoree now nominated for two Academy Awards. 🏆 Following the screening, our Fellows will engage in a conversation with Jesse about the art of filmmaking.
This one is bursting with star power! Can’t wait to see the latest masterpiece from AFI Alum Ari Aster this summer. #AFIConservatory #AFIalumni #AriAster
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🎥 Congratulations to the #AFIConservatory alums behind #EastOfWall, which won the Audience Award: Next today at the #SundanceFilmFestival! 🎉 This honor celebrates bold, innovative filmmaking that pushes creative boundaries.
👏 Congratulations to #AFIConservatory Screenwriting Faculty Member Matty Rich on his new film, BIRTH OF THE BLACK UNDERWORLD. The gripping period drama screens at #ThePanAfricanFilmFestival on February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Culver City. Don’t miss the must-see film! 🎟️ Tickets now available at link in bio.
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We couldn’t agree more, @Variety! 🎬 BLKNWS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS is definitely one of the most exciting films at this year’s #SundanceFilmFestival! Big congrats to AFI alum @anyanwu for producing this incredible project. 👏 #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory
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Congratulations to #TheSubstance on its five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay! 🌟 We were thrilled to have first time nominee @coralie_fargeat on the AFI campus for an exclusive screening of the body horror film and a seminar on what makes her film a standout in the genre. Check out the full conversation at link in bio.
AFI talent continues to shine bright at @SXSW! 🌟 A huge shoutout to just some of the extraordinary #AFIAlumni whose films are screening at this year’s festival. Explore the full line up at link in bio. #AFIConservatory #SXSW
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👏👏👏 Congratulations to writer and AFI alum Alex David on his #AcademyAward nomination for SEPTEMBER 5!
We’re proud to celebrate #AFIConservatory Fellow Yifan Lyu, a finalist in the prestigious Anne V. Coates Student Editing Competition. Your talent shines brightly, and we’re excited to cheer you on at this year’s #ACE Eddie Awards. 👏👏👏
🚨LAST CHANCE🚨 Today is your FINAL opportunity to apply to the #AFIConservatory for #Cinematography, #Editing, #ProductionDesign, and #Producing! Don’t miss the chance to shape your future in film. Apply NOW at AFI.edu.
Time is running out—applications for the #AFIConservatory close in just 2 days! 🎬✨ Elevate your craft at one of the top film schools and apply now at AFI.edu. #Apply #FilmSchool #GraduateSchool
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A huge shoutout to these alums:
🎬 Scott Frank (AFI Class of 1984), Executive Producer
🎬 @austinshelton.dp (AFI Class of 2018), Cinematographer
🎬 @melandzane (AFI Class of 2020), Co-producer
Your talent and hard work are truly inspiring! 👏 #AFIAlumni #Sundance
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