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Patty Jenkins quote

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

Todd Field quote

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

Affonso Goncalves quote

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

David Lynch quote

AFI opens doors for the filmmakers. AFI puts filmmakers on the map.”

David Lynch (AFI Class of 1970), writer/director, TWIN PEAKS, MULHOLLAND DRIVE

Polly Morgan quote

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

Melina Matsoukas quote

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

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AFI CONSERVATORY CONVERSATION GUESTS

Peter Berg Breaks Down American Primeval
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert on EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
ADOLESCENCE Co-Creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne on Making their Acclaimed TV Drama
Behind the Scenes: Erin Foster on Making NOBODY WANTS THIS
A Conversation with MARIA Cinematographer Ed Lachman
A Conversation with THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG's Mohammad Rasoulof & Setareh Maleki
BOB TREVINO LIKES IT Filmmaker Conversation at AFI
A Conversation with Deniese Davis & Monique Dias on ONE OF THEM DAYS
EMILIA PÉREZ Director/Writer/Producer Jacques Audiard on David Lynch
Jesse Eisenberg Discusses His Film A REAL PAIN
A Conversation with Azazel Jacobs on HIS THREE DAUGHTERS
A Conversation with JT Mollner & Giovanni Ribisi on STRANGE DARLING
RaMell Ross on the Friendship of the Characters in NICKEL BOYS
In Conversation with THE SUBSTANCE Filmmaker Coralie Fargeat
Sean Wang on his film DÌDI
Malcolm Washington on his film THE PIANO LESSON
Anna Kendrick Discusses Her Film WOMAN OF THE HOUR
Halfdan Ullmann Tøndell on ARMAND
Shuchi Talati Discusses her Film GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS
Shuchi Talati on GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS Star Preeti Panigrahi
In Conversation with ALIEN: ROMULUS Filmmaker Fede Alvarez
In Conversation with 3 BODY PROBLEM's David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo
In Conversation with THE FIRST OMEN's Arkasha Stevenson
In Conversation with DADDIO Filmmaker Christy Hall
Filmmakers Josh Margolin, Zoë Worth and Chris Kaye Discuss Their New Film THELMA
In Conversation with EXPATS Filmmakers Lulu Wang and Yong Ok Lee
Steven Zaillian on his Netflix Series Ripley
Emma Seligman on BOTTOMS
Trần Anh Hùng Discusses His Film THE TASTE OF THINGS
AFRICAN GIANTS Filmmakers at the AFI Conservatory
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#AFICONSERVATORY

THE MUSICAL, an #AFIConservatory short film from 2022, will make its World Premiere as a feature film at the 2026 #Sundance Film Festival next month! It’s a powerful example of AFI’s learn-by-doing approach and what’s possible through creative collaboration. Congratulations to the talented team bringing this project to life.

⭐ Giselle Bonilla (AFI Class of 2023), Director
⭐ Alexander Heller (AFI Class of 2023), Screenwriter and Producer
⭐ Jordan Backhus (AFI Class of 2020), Producer
⭐ Findlay Brown (AFI Class of 2023), Producer
⭐ Jonathan Levine (AFI Class of 2004), Executive Producer
⭐ Tu Do (AFI Class of 2023), Cinematographer
⭐ Alexa McWhorter (AFI Class of 2023), Art Director
⭐ Devin Dulany (AFI Class of 2023), Editor
⭐ Gus Murray (AFI Class of 2023), 2nd Assistant Director
⭐ Kate McCarthy (AFI Class of 2024), 2nd 2nd Assistant Director
⭐ Roxanne Griffith (AFI Class of 2020), Unit Production Manager
⭐️Sam Gallen (AFI Class of 2025), Office PA

Applications for AFI`s Cinematography, Editing, Screenwriting, Producing and Production Design disciplines have been extended through January 5. Apply today at AFI.edu.
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Aspiring producers! Join AFI Producing Head Rebecca Green for a live Q&A on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. PT. Bring your questions about projects, career paths and the Producing discipline, and learn more about the AFI Producing Program and how to strengthen your application. RSVP at the link in our bio.

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Good news for future filmmakers! 🎬 The #AFIConservatory has extended its application deadline for Cinematography, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting. You now have until January 5, 2026 to submit. Be part of the top-ranked film school and apply now at AFI.edu.

#Apply #FilmSchool #GraduateSchool
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At AFI, you learn from the masters. 🎥 Noah Baumbach stopped by the #AFIConservatory to share insights into his writing and rehearsal process with @jaykellyfilm, now streaming on @Netflix. Watch more from this conversation now via the link in bio.

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🚨LAST CHANCE🚨 Today is the FINAL day to apply to the #AFIConservatory! Don`t miss out on your opportunity to shape your future in film. Apply NOW at AFI.edu. 🎬✨

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2 days to go! Applications for the #AFIConservatory close on December 1. 🎥 Your chance to become part of the next generation of filmmakers ends soon. Apply now at AFI.edu. #FilmSchool ...

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The clock is ticking! ⏰ Just 1 week to apply to the #AFIConservatory. Turn your filmmaking dreams into reality—submit your application at AFI.edu today! 🎬 #FilmSchool ...

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🎬 Applications for the #AFIConservatory close in just 2 weeks. Don’t miss your chance to take your craft to the next level at AFI, where you learn by doing. Apply now at AFI.edu. #FilmSchool ...

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At AFI – you learn from the Masters. Proof – @chloezhao came to the #AFIConservatory last week to screen her new film HAMNET to a packed theater of AFI Fellows and provided an inspirational conversation about storytelling. If you’re ready to take your filmmaking further, apply to AFI at AFI.edu by December 1. ...

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Applications for the #AFIConservatory close in three weeks! 🎥✨ Don’t miss your chance to become part of the next generation of filmmakers. Submit your application today at AFI.edu. #FilmSchool ...

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“AFI is where you go in and you come out making movies.” 🎬 Your future as a filmmaker starts here. Only 4 weeks left to apply to the #AFIConservatory! Submit your application today at AFI.edu. #FilmSchool ...

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🎥 Join AFI Admissions for “AFI Conservatory Roundtable – From Cycle to First Feature” on November 8 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Hear from AFI Alumni as they share how their first-year short films evolved into debut features – and how the AFI Conservatory experience shaped their creative paths. RSVP now at link in bio! ⁠

#AFIConservatory #FilmSchool #Apply #GraduateSchool
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🎧 Discover how sound transforms storytelling! Join AFI Editing Faculty John Chalfant for a free virtual seminar on November 4 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Using a scene from THE EQUALIZER, Chalfant will demonstrate how dialogue, music, Foley and sound effects combine to shape emotion and elevate the narrative. RSVP now at link in bio! ⁠

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