Jacqueline Lyanga Exits as AFI Head Bob Gazzale Merges Festival Staffs to Streamline Costs — Exclusive
Michael Lumpkin now leads both L.A.’s premiere film festival, AFI FEST, as well as Washington, D.C.’s AFI DOCS. He’s got very big shoes to fill.
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Uma Thurman’s ‘Kill Bill’ Stunt Double Zoë Bell is Accepted into the AFI Directing Workshop for Women
She and seven more classmates will benefit from months of tuition-free coursework as they prepare to debut original short films.
Quentin Tarantino Reveals His Most Important Storytelling Tip — Exclusive Video
In this exclusive video, writer/director Quentin Tarantino talks storytelling tips and more with AFI Conservatory Dean Richard Gladstein at the AFI Conservatory’s Opening Day.
5 Lessons For Actresses from Diane Keaton’s AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Tribute
Here’s what we learned from Diane Keaton’s AFI tribute, where Al Pacino, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Meryl Streep, Woody Allen, Warren Beatty, Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon, Nancy Meyers and more lauded her amazing life and career.
Why Quentin Tarantino Producer Richard Gladstein Ditched Indie Film to Run the AFI Conservatory
Despite recent turbulence at the AFI Conservatory, Oscar-nominated indie producer Richard Gladstein jumped at the gig.
AFI Conservatory Directing Workshop For Women Announces Eight New Participants
Additionally, Paul Feig has been announced as DWW’s 2017 Distinguished Artist.
The American Film Institute Releases Statement in Support of ‘Salesman’ Director Asghar Farhadi
AFI states that any form of censorship — including the restriction of travel — is against all values they cherish as a community of storytellers.
AFI’s 2016 Video Almanac: Watch Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Explain Why Modern TV and Films Matter
The interviews were filmed at the AFI awards luncheon.
AFI’s Top 10 Films and TV Shows of 2016: ‘Moonlight,’ ‘The Night Of’ and More Make the Cut
A special award was given to “O.J.: Made in America.”
‘Flirting with Disaster’ 20th Anniversary: David O. Russell and Lily Tomlin Reunite and Reminisce
At AFI Fest’s IndieWire-sponsored event, Russell and Tomlin recount the landmark Miramax film and the influences behind its madcap, fast-paced comedic story.
AFI Dean Jan Schuette to Step Down at the End of Academic Year
Schuette’s departure comes roughly three months after AFI’s faculty union held a “no confidence” vote regarding Schuette’s leadership.
Awards Roundup: Annette Bening to Receive AFI Tribute, Shirley MacLaine Honored With LAFCA Award and More
Keep up with the glitzy film awards world with our weekly Awards Roundup column.
