The American Film Institute

AFI is the preeminent organization dedicated to advancing and preserving the art of film, television and other forms of the moving image. AFI trains the next generation of filmmakers at its world-renowned Conservatory, provides film preservation, leadership and explores new digital technologies in movie making.

The AFI Conservatory has served the moving image arts since its founding in 1969. More than 3000 aspiring moving image artists have mastered their craft at the AFI Conservatory. The Conservatory awards the Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design, and Screenwriting. Professional faculty members work closely with the AFI Fellows through the time-honored relationship of master and apprentice. Notable AFI Alumnus includes: David Lynch (Dir:Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet), Terrence Malick (Dir: The New World, The Thin Red Line), Ed Zwick (Dir: Glory, The Last Samurai), Darren Aronofsky (Dir: Requiem for a Dream), Patty Jenkins (Dir: Monster), and Doug Ellin (Pro: Entourage)