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Breaking barriers and shaping narratives! Thrilled to see that 5 out of the 7 filmmakers in the power-packed lineup of the @FilmIndependent Screenwriting Lab proudly hail from the #AFIFamily. Congratulations to these incredible filmmakers whose AFI training continues to shine as they embark on this new chapter.
Gathering to honor the newest #AFIDWW+ cohort with a nod to our roots! Here are just some of the incredible individuals in attendance at last nightโs #AFIDWW+ Showcase who paved the way over the last 50 years: Linda Hope, Lynne Littman (AFI DWW Class of 1974), Lynn Roth (AFI DWW Class of 1975), AFI President Emerita Jean Picker Firstenberg, AFI Conservatory Dean Susan Ruskin, and AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale. ๐ฌ #AFIConservatory #AFIDWW50
We can`t wait! Only one month until we get to watch all of the amazing movies at Cannes, including films from AFI alums Paul Schrader (OH CANADA), Andrea Arnold (BIRD) and Ari Aster (RUMOURS). #afialumni #aficonservatory #cannes #cannesfilmfestival
Celebrating AFI Alum Andrea Arnoldโs extraordinary career as she adds yet another honor to her long list of accolades. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! ๐๐ฅ #AndreaArnold #CannesDirectorsFortnight #Cannes #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory
Weโve been following this filmโs journey since its premiere at #AFIFEST last year and #IoCapitano director, writer and producer Matteo Garrone recently spoke to #AFIConservatory Fellows about this powerful coming-of-age drama. Donโt miss the full conversation at link in bio. #FilmSchool #GuestLecture #MatteoGarrone #AFI
AFI Alums continue to break new ground! Congratulations to alum Santiago Paladines and his feature film LOS WANABIS, now nominated for a Platino Award for Best Comedy โ one of the highest recognitions for Hispanic Films and the first nomination for Ecuador, ever! ๐๐๐ #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory #PlatinoAwards
Weโre also hoping to see the films on this list at Cannes, especially these movies from AFI alumni! #aficonservatory #afialumni #cannes
This movieโs gonna steal the show. AFI alum @darrenaronofsky is teaming up with @austinbutler for a crime thriller and we canโt wait to see it! #afialumni #aficonservatory
How #SAFE led to #MAYDECEMBER โ watch AFIโs conversation with Oscar-nominated filmmaker #ToddHaynes and #AFIConservatory Alum #AffonsoGonรงalves about powerhouse performer Julianne Moore, acclaimed producer Christine Vachon and the complexity of the MAY DECEMBER script. You can hear the entire conversation at link in bio. #FilmSchool #GuestLecture
Get a front row seat to this revealing conversation with #FrybreadFaceAndMe writer/director/producer Billy Luther about coming-of-age stories, queer identity and Navajo presence on film. Check out the entire seminar at link in the bio. #AFIConservatory #FilmSchool #GuestLecture #BillyLuther
Inspiration is everywhere. Writer/director @mohamed_kordofani talks to AFI Fellows about his impressive debut feature #GoodbyeJulia โ making history as the first Sudanese film presented at Cannes. Watch the full video at link in the bio. #AFIConservatory #FilmSchool #GuestLecture #MohamedKordofani
AFI Conservatory alumni are making waves at @SXSW! ๐๐๐ A round of applause for these AFI filmmakers whose films just picked up awards at this yearโs festival. ๐
โI decided to embark in a career in film to try and be the change I wanted to see.โ AFI Conservatory Producing Fellow and recipient of the @ParamountPics scholarship Uloaku Anyiam-Osigwe joined an incredible panel at #SXSW this past weekend discussing the transformative impact of storytelling on societal norms. Watch the entire discussion at link in bio. #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory
There is no better way to celebrate Oscar week than spending some time with AFI Fellows and sharing your film wisdom with the next generation. Just ask Academy Award nominee @CordJefferson who stopped by to talk about his approach to adapting movies for the big screen. @americanfictionmovie #oscars #screenwriting #aficonservatory
AFI pride at @SXSW ๐ Cheers to the talented AFI Alums whose films are making waves at this yearโs festival. Learn more at link in bio. #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory #SXSW
๐ฅ @omerbenshachar (AFI Class of 2018)
๐ฅ Thomas Kivney (AFI Class of 2021)
๐ฅ @jhanvimotla (AFI Class of 2017)
๐ฅ @naomiwamoto (AFI DWW+ Class of 2024)
๐ฅ @graceinthematrix (AFI DWW+ Class of 2025)
#AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory #AFIDWW+ #filmindependent #filmmaking #filmmakers #screenwriting #screenwritinglab
๐ฅ BIRD
โญ๏ธ Andrea Arnold (AFI Class of 1991), Writer/Director
๐ฅ OH CANADA
โญ๏ธ Paul Schrader (AFI Class of 1969), Writer/Director
๐ฅ RUMOURS
โญ๏ธ Ari Aster AFI Class of 2010), Executive Producer
Narrative Feature Competition
๐ Winner: BOB TREVINO LIKES IT
โญ๏ธ @grainspirit (AFI Class of 2014), Editor
โญ๏ธ @edgarrosa (AFI Class of 2014), Producer
โญ๏ธ @ricchshotit (AFI Class of 2012), Post Production Supervisor
Documentary Short Competition
๐ Special Jury Award: FRANK
โญ๏ธ @natehurtsellers (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer/Producer
#afialumni #aficonservatory #sxsw #filmfestival #winners
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