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AFI Cinematography Intensive for Women 2024 - Applications Now Open

AFI announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Cinematography Intensive for Women (CIW) presented by Panavision. The tuition-free, four-day workshop is designed for aspiring cinematographers who are committed to their journey toward a professional career as cinematographers and are looking for additional training to help them advance in their education, craft and career. Led by AFI Conservatory Cinematography Discipline Head Stephen Lighthill, ASC, the intensive will take place July 27-July 30 on the AFI Campus in Los…

An Interview with UNDER THE BRIDGE Editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005)

With the recent debut of UNDER THE BRIDGE starring Oscar® nominee Lily Gladstone and Emmy® nominee Riley Keough, we sat down with the show’s editor Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005) to learn more about his career and his work on the drama based around the real-life murder of Reena Virk. An extraordinarily versatile artist, Garret has directed award-winning documentaries and edited incisive narrative and documentary features, as well as acclaimed television series. His credits include ABOUT ALEX; LOVE, ANTOSHA;…

AFI Catalog Spotlight: THE CURSE OF QUON GWON and Marion E. Wong

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on Marion E. Wong’s THE CURSE OF QUON GWON: WHEN THE FAR EAST MINGLES WITH THE WEST (1917), the earliest known Chinese American feature film and likely the first Asian film directed by a woman in the United States. Founder and president of her own production enterprise, the Mandarin Film Company, Wong sought to introduce Chinese life and customs to Americans through an authentic…

Nicole Kidman Honored at AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute

View red carpet photos and more! On April 27, AFI and the entertainment community celebrated Nicole Kidman’s award-winning career and her indelible impact on the moving arts at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute. Guests included Lee Daniels, Ava DuVernay, Zac Efron, Cynthia Erivo, Morgan Freeman, Barry Jenkins, David E. Kelley, Joey King, Mimi Leder, Mike Myers, Edward James Olmos, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jane Seymour, Brian Tee, Miles Teller, Lulu Wang, Naomi Watts and more.