Currently set to Index
Currently set to Follow
cc-header-image

APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Conservatory Capture - marketing leads - new 10/24

GET MORE INFO

What do you want to study?

Thank you for your interest in the AFI Conservatory! We will email you more information shortly. Learn more about the conservatory at AFI.edu

EARN YOUR MFA IN

ABOUT THE CONSERVATORY

AFI Conservatory Alumni

cc-d-lynch
cc-a-aster
cc-p-jenkins
cc-m-matsoukas
cc-p-morgan
cc-r-morrison
cc-t-field
cc-m-libatique
previous arrow
next arrow
Patty Jenkins quote

β€œ

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

β€œ

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

β€œ

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

β€œ

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

β€œ

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

β€œ

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

previous arrow
next arrow

AFI CONSERVATORY CONVERSATION GUESTS

In Conversation with EXPATS Filmmakers Lulu Wang and Yong Ok Lee
In Conversation with DADDIO Filmmaker Christy Hall
Filmmakers Josh Margolin, ZoΓ« Worth and Chris Kaye Discuss Their New Film THELMA
AFRICAN GIANTS Filmmakers at the AFI Conservatory
Emma Seligman on BOTTOMS
TrαΊ§n Anh HΓΉng Discusses His Film THE TASTE OF THINGS
Todd Haynes and Affonso Gonçalves on their film MAY DECEMBER
Matteo Garrone Discusses His Film IO CAPITANO
Juel Taylor and Franco-Giacomo Carbone on THEY CLONED TYRONE
Oscar Winner Cord Jefferson discusses his film AMERICAN FICTION
PERFECT DAYS Writer/Director/Producer Wim Wenders in Conversation
THE BROTHERS SUN Seminar at the AFI Conservatory
Writer/Director Celine Song on Her Film PAST LIVES
A Conversation with ANATOMY OF A FALL Director/Co-writer Justine Triet
Alexander Payne Discusses his Film THE HOLDOVERS
Producer James Wilson on THE ZONE OF INTEREST
In Conversation with BEEF Creator and Showrunner Lee Sung Jin
Master Seminar with THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE Writer/Director Δ°lker Γ‡atak
Sean Durkin discusses his film THE IRON CLAW
Chad Stahelski on Directing JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert on EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Todd Field on Making his film TÁR
Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin on Making ELVIS
Director Joseph Kosinski on Making TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Gina Prince-Bythewood on THE WOMAN KING
Ruben Γ–stlund on Making the Vomiting Scene in TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
Lena Dunham on CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY
Guillermo del Toro on NIGHTMARE ALLEY
S. S. Rajamouli on RRR
John Patton Ford on Making EMILY THE CRIMINAL
MORE VIDEOS
previous arrow
next arrow

#AFICONSERVATORY

πŸŽ₯✨ Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to learn from Emmy-nominated editor Varun Viswanath, a member of the #AFIConservatory Editing Faculty! He’ll guide you through three iterations of a sceneβ€”Assistant Editor’s Cut, Editor’s Cut, and Director’s Cutβ€”using a scene from the critically acclaimed series @rezdogsfx. This FREE info session on Tuesday, October 15, at 4:00 PM PT is a must for aspiring editors! RSVP today at link in bio to secure your spot.⁠
⁠
#FilmSchool #GraduateSchool #Editing @va5un
...

144 0

🎬✨Join us on Saturday, October 12, at 11:00 AM PST for a FREE info session on character development in filmmaking with esteemed #AFIConservatory Directing Faculty, Rosita Lama Muvdi! This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your craft and learn from the best. Secure your spot and RSVP now at link in bio!

#FilmSchool #GraduateSchool #Directing
...

278 2

Step behind the lens with AFI Cinematography alum and faculty member Hana Kitasei! πŸŽ₯ Join the filmmaker for a FREE virtual info session on Thursday, October 3, at 4 PM PT. With a portfolio that includes Jennette McCurdy’s KENNY and the documentary THE BRIDGE, featuring Michelle Yeoh, Hana will show how cinematographers shape storytelling. RSVP at the link in bio.⁠
⁠
#AFIConservatory #filmschool #cinematography
...

397 4

AFI alum Shuchi Talati brought her Sundance Award-winning film @girlswillbegirls_themovie to campus earlier this week for an exclusive screening and discussion. Now, it’s your turn to experience it! The film kicks off its limited run at the LA’s Landmark Nuart Theatre today, playing for one week only. Catch Shuchi in person for Q&As on Sept 27 & 28. #GirlsWillBeGirls #AFIConservatory #FilmSchool ...

198 0

πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to AFI Alums @radhamehta (AFI Class of 2023) and @jillsachs (AFI Class of 2017) for being awarded a grant from the 2024 Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge! We can’t wait to see the powerful stories you’ll bring to life.

#AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory @capeusa @janetyangofficial @juliasgouw
...

263 11

New terrors await in #AlienRomulus – and we had the chance to explore them first-hand with writer/director/executive producer Fede Alvarez. We were thrilled to host a special screening for AFI Fellows followed by an in-depth discussion of this acclaimed addition to the #Alien franchise. πŸŽ₯πŸ‘½ Check out the full video of the conversation at link in bio! ⁠
⁠
#aficonservatory #filmschool #guestlecture #FedeAlvarez @iamfedealvarez @alienanthology
...

462 3

HUGE congratulations to AFI alums Sophia Youssef and CΓ©line Bava-Helms, this year’s @Tribeca #ThroughHerLens winners! πŸŽ‰ The filmmaking duo, who met while attending #AFI, were awarded full production funding for their short film #BlackShore. We can’t wait to see the final film! #AFIConservatory #AFIAlumni ...

363 9

Applications for the #AFIConservatory are open! Want to learn more about each of the disciplines at #AFI? Hear directly from the AFI Discipline Heads in a free virtual info session on Saturday, September 28, at 11am PT. RSVP now at link in bio. #FilmSchool #Apply #GraduateSchool ...

344 2

🌟πŸŽ₯ Exciting news from the #AFIConservatory! Our 2021 Thesis Films are now streaming for FREE. Explore new talentβ€”start watching now at Watch.AFI.com. ...

123 0

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, BEETLEJUICE! πŸ–€πŸ’š Huge congrats to #AFIConservatory alum and cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos (AFI Class of 1994), who helped bring this spooky sequel to life and took the box office by storm. πŸŽ₯πŸ‘» #AFIAlumni #BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice ...

1091 7

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER