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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

Sean Wang on his film DÌDI
Anna Kendrick Discusses Her Film WOMAN OF THE HOUR
In Conversation with THE SUBSTANCE Filmmaker Coralie Fargeat
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
Juel Taylor and Franco-Giacomo Carbone on THEY CLONED TYRONE
Matteo Garrone Discusses His Film IO CAPITANO
Todd Haynes and Affonso Gonçalves on their film MAY DECEMBER
Mohamed Kordofani on the Inspiration Behind GOODBYE JULIA
Master Seminar with THE PERSIAN VERSION Writer/Director Maryam Keshavarz
Oscar Winner Cord Jefferson discusses his film AMERICAN FICTION
THE BROTHERS SUN Seminar at the AFI Conservatory
Master Seminar with Billy Luther on FRYBREAD FACE AND ME
PERFECT DAYS Writer/Director/Producer Wim Wenders in Conversation
Master Seminar with THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE Writer/Director İlker Çatak
Producer James Wilson on THE ZONE OF INTEREST
Sean Durkin discusses his film THE IRON CLAW
In Conversation with AFI Conservatory Alum Edward Zwick
Tomás Gómez Bustillo on CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT
MORE VIDEOS
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#AFICONSERVATORY

🎬✨ In this month’s #AFIAlumni Spotlight, @maysiehoy (AFI DWW Class of 1977) reflects on a career full of groundbreaking projects, and also talks about her latest film, Tyler Perry’s #TheSixTripleEight, now in theaters! Don’t miss the chance to see it on the big screen before it hits streaming on Dec. 20. Read the full interview at link in bio. #AFIConservatory #AFIDWW ...

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🎬✨ A big congratulations to the incredible #AFIAlumni of the Class of 2023 who are making waves in storytelling and disability representation! Grace Hanna, Duke Yang and Uloaku Anyiam-Osigwe have been awarded the prestigious Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship for their moving short film LOLA. 👏

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🌟 The critics have spoken! Congratulations to the AFI alumni honored as New York Film Critics Circle winners, celebrating excellence in storytelling and cinematic artistry. 🎥✨ Here’s to our visionary alumni who continue to push the boundaries of film. 🏆 #NYFilmCritics #AFIConservatory #AFIDWW #AFIAlumni ...

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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. 🎬✨ #Apply #FilmSchool #GraduateSchool ...

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🌟 Indie film`s finest had their moment at the #GothamAwards! Congratulations to these amazing AFI Conservatory alumni recognized at last night’s ceremony. 🎥🏆 #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory @thegotham #TheGothams2024 ...

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🎬 Applications for the #AFIConservatory close in just 2 days! Don’t miss your chance to take your craft to the next level and study at one of the top film schools. Apply now at link in bio. ⁠

#Apply #FilmSchool #GraduateSchool
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Applications for the #AFIConservatory close in just one week! 🎥✨ Don’t miss your chance to become part of the next generation of filmmakers—apply now at the link in our bio. ⁠

#Apply #FilmSchool #GraduateSchool
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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.⁠

#FilmSchool #GuestLecture #DìditheMovie
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🎬✨ 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. ⁠

#FilmSchool #GuestLecture #AnnaKendrick
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🎥✨ 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 ...

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