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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

Writer/Director Celine Song on Her Film PAST LIVES
PERFECT DAYS Writer/Director/Producer Wim Wenders in Conversation
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 İlker Çatak
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 Östlund 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
Matt Reeves on THE BATMAN
Denis Villeneuve on DUNE
Siân Heder on CODA
Kogonada on AFTER YANG
Gus Van Sant on MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO
Phyllis Nagy on CALL JANE
In Conversation: Lukas Dhont on Making CLOSE
Elegance Bratton on Making THE INSPECTION
Martin McDonagh on Making THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN
A.V. Rockwell on her film A THOUSAND AND ONE
Bill Lawrence on SHRINKING and TED LASSO
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AFI CONSERVATORY NEWS

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AFI Conservatory alumni are making waves at @SXSW! 👏👏👏 A round of applause for these AFI filmmakers whose films just picked up awards at this year’s festival. 🏆

Narrative Feature Competition
🏆 Winner: BOB TREVINO LIKES IT
⭐️ @grainspirit (AFI Class of 2014), Editor
⭐️ @edgarrosa (AFI Class of 2014), Producer
⭐️ @ricchshotit (AFI Class of 2012), Post Production Supervisor

Documentary Short Competition
🏆 Special Jury Award: FRANK
⭐️ @natehurtsellers (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer/Producer

#afialumni #aficonservatory #sxsw #filmfestival #winners
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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 ...

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AFI pride at @SXSW 🌟 Cheers to the talented AFI Alums whose films are making waves at this year’s festival. Learn more at link in bio. #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory #SXSW ...

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With @dunemovie poised to be the first blockbuster of 2024, we’re taking a look back with this clip of director Denis Villeneuve from the #AFIArchive. Before you watch the epic sequel in theaters, listen to who he made the original for (hint: it’s his 13 year old self). #dunemovie #aficonservatory #denisvilleneuve ...

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We’re not surprised to spot an AFI Alum among the participants who were just announced as part of Disney’s Entertainment Television Writing Program. We are excited for AFI Class of 2020 Screenwriting alum @leticiayroza!

#afialumni #screenwriting #writing #aficonservatory #disney
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When director Wim Wenders is ready to say something, we’re all ears. Listen to how he describes to AFI what inspired him to make his Oscar-nominated movie #PerfectDays. #Oscars #AFIConservatory ...

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From AFI inspiration to Oscar nomination! Check out MAESTRO cinematographer and Academy Award nominee Matthew Libatique (AFI Class of 1992) sharing insights on technique and filmmaking in this clip from a 2015 AFI seminar.

#AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory #GuestLecture #FilmSchool #OscarNoms
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Proud to see these #AFIAlumni projects shine bright at the #SpiritAwards! ✨#AFIConservatory @filmindependent

BEST NEW SCRIPTED SERIES
🏆 #Beef
⭐️ @ericjjeon (AFI Class of 2010), Art Director (Additional Photography)
⭐️ @ziraozhang (AFI Class of 2021), Concept Illustrator

BEST NEW NON-SCRIPTED OR DOCUMENTARY SERIES
🏆DEAR MAMA
⭐️ @hildamercadodp (AFI Class of 2000), Camera Operator

BEST ENSEMBLE CAST IN A NEW SCRIPTED SERIES
🏆 #JuryDuty
⭐️ @tomskerrittfan1 (AFI DWW+ Class of 2024), Writer/Cast
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Writer/director @ilkercatak on the brilliance of Leonie Benesch, the star in his Academy Award-nominated film #TheTeachersLounge. Watch more from this AFI Master Seminar at link in bio. #aficonservatory #oscarnoms #academyawards #internationalfeature ...

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Happy Birthday to filmmaker @kasi_lemmons! In this clip from an #AFI seminar, the HARRIET writer/director talks about her approach to telling the story of enslaved people and what fascinated her most about Harriet Tubman’s life. #BlackHistoryMonth #aficonservatory #guestlecture ...

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Music was on his mind well before he collaborated with director Bradley Cooper on the masterpiece that would become MAESTRO. Hear the talented Matthew Libatique, now nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, talk about his craft when he visited the AFI campus in 2015. #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory #FilmSchool #GuestLecture #OscarNoms ...

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A round of applause for these AFI alums who continue to make their mark with their outstanding writing. Congratulations to them on their #WGAAwards nominations. #afialumni #aficonservatory #screenwriting #afidww

Comedy Series
JURY DUTY
🌟Kerry O’Neil (AFI DWW+ Class of 2024)

New Series
JURY DUTY
🌟Kerry O’Neil (AFI DWW+ Class of 2024)
POKER FACE
🌟Christine Boylan (AFI DWW 2015)

Limited Series
A MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD
🌟Zal Batmanglij (AFI Class of 2006)
LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY
🌟Susannah Grant (AFI Class of 1991)
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We were thrilled to have producer and #AFI Alum #JamesWilson stop by AFI campus to speak to Fellows about his historical drama @zoneofinterest, nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award. You can hear the entire conversation at link in the bio. #AFIAlumni #AFIConservatory #FilmSchool #GuestLecture #TheZoneOfInterest ...

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