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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.”

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OBSESSION Filmmaker Curry Barker: HEREDITARY Changed the Way I Looked at Horror

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🎥 Meet the next generation of cinematographers! The #AFIConservatory Class of 2026 Cinematography Fellows’ Visual Essays are now streaming. Watch the trailer, then visit the link in our bio to explore their work.

Inspired to create your own? Applications for the AFI Conservatory open September 4. Learn more about applying at AFI.edu.

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Aug 11

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The 2026 #AFIConservatory Production Design Spotlight celebrated the bold visions of our graduating production designers and the worlds they’ve brought to life. And they’re just getting started.

Ready to build worlds of your own? Applications open September 4. Learn more about applying at AFI.edu. 🎥 #FilmSchool #ProductionDesign

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🎓✨ Congratulations to the #AFIConservatory Class of 2026! We can’t wait to see the stories you bring to life.

Ready to tell your story? 🎬 Applications for the AFI Conservatory open September 4. Learn more at AFI.edu. #FilmSchool

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Meet the next generation of storytellers 🎓 Congratulations to the AFI Conservatory Class of 2026! 🎬✨

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🎬 Congratulations to the #AFIAlumni with projects premiering at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival! See the full list at the link in bio. #AFIConservatory #TIFF

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Jul 10

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Guillermo del Toro and Aaron Sorkin will receive Honorary Doctorates at this year's Commencement Exercises of the AFI Conservatory. Congratulations to these two giants of the art form – and to the AFI Class of 2026!

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Cinematographer @amyvvincent (AFI Class of 1991) and director, writer and producer Craig Brewer joined #AFIConservatory Fellows for a conversation about their collaboration on SONG SUNG BLUE, now streaming on @Netflix. Watch more from the exclusive conversation at link in bio.

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Jun 11

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Producer Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2006) returned to the #AFIConservatory to discuss her documentary THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APOCALOPTIMIST, now streaming on @Peacock. Watch as Becker spoke with Fellows about the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.

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👏🎥Congratulations to the talented team from TRUANT, an AFI Conservatory Thesis Film which earned a place on the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards “longlist.” The film was directed and co-written by Robyn Wholey, co-written and produced by Carl Rennie, photographed by Dan Debrey and edited by Joey Cao, all from the AFI Class of 2025.

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#BEEF creator Lee Sung Jin came to campus to share with AFI Fellows the story behind casting Charles Melton in Season 2 of the acclaimed TV series. As it turns out, it all started at #AFIAwards.

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May 15

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Curry Barker recently stopped by the #AFIConservatory to present OBSESSION, now in theaters, and speak with Fellows about the impact AFI Alum Ari Aster’s HEREDITARY had on him as an aspiring filmmaker.

#GuestLecture #FilmSchool #Obsession

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May 15

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#AFIConservatory forges creative bonds through collaboration. Proof! – six #AFIAlumni collaborated on FORGE, opening in Los Angeles today! More info at link in bio.

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Apr 30

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⏰ One day left, filmmakers! Applications for #Editing and #ProductionDesign at the #AFIConservatory are due Friday, May 1. Apply now at AFI.edu.

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Apr 28

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Christmas in April? We’ll take it. 🎄✨

#AFIConservatory Production Design Alum Theresa Guleserian shares the gift of bringing her vision to life on HAPPIEST SEASON.

🎥 Your story starts here. Applications remain open for AFI’s #ProductionDesign discipline through Friday, May 1. Apply today at AFI.edu.

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Apr 23

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🎬 This is AFI training in action.

#AFIConservatory Production Design alum Monique Dias shares how she transformed a single set into multiple for the critically acclaimed comedy ONE OF THEM DAYS.

🎥 Ready to do the same? Applications remain open for AFI’s #ProductionDesign discipline through May 1. Apply today at AFI.edu.

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