AFI Alumni

09/18/2026

09/15/2026

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

🎬 Last chance! Applications for AFI DWW+ close today. Be a part of this tuition-free, year-long program that leads emerging directors through the production cycle of a short film. Apply today at AFI.edu/DWW.

09/05/2026

🎬 This weekend, eight AFI Conservatory graduates from the Class of 2026 are taking part in the AFI Conservatory’s annual FilmLab at the Telluride Film Festival, a program featuring screenings and conversations with master filmmakers and artists.

Learning opportunities like this are part of what makes the AFI Conservatory experience so unique.

Want to be part of the next generation of filmmakers? Apply to the AFI Conservatory today at AFI.edu.

08/07/2026

🎥⭐️Celebrating two extraordinary storytellers. Congratulations to Guillermo del Toro and Aaron Sorkin on receiving Honorary Doctorates at today’s AFI Conservatory Commencement.

08/07/2026

Meet the next generation of storytellers 🎓 Congratulations to the AFI Conservatory Class of 2026! 🎬✨

08/04/2026

Applications are open for the AFI DWW+ Class of 2028 🎬 Want to learn more before you apply? Join one of our Virtual Office Hours sessions to ask questions about the application process, workshop timeline and participant experience. RSVP now 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-NbYh46ts7c_KP6kQXI-d5Cjv5Iiw0nUxCAws5-iOqefMuQ/viewform.

07/13/2026

Applications are now open for the AFI DWW+ 🎬🌟 Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative program for emerging directors! To learn more and apply today, visit Conservatory.AFI.com/DWW-how-to-apply/