AFI DWW+
Since the program’s inception in 1974, DWW+ has trained over 350 filmmakers.
AFI DWW+ educates traditionally underrepresented narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. DWW Alumni include Maya Angelou, Anne Bancroft (FATSO), Neema Barnette (QUEEN SUGAR), Shaz Bennett (BILLIONS), Pippa Bianco (SHARE), Tessa Blake (AMERICAN HORROR STORY), Tricia Brock (BRIDGERTON), Ellen Burstyn, Rebecca Cammisa
05/04/2024
Congrats, And Congrats, And Congrats to + Alum and Oscar winner Siân Heder - thrilled that she’ll be taking the helm of Paramount Pictures’ highly anticipated adaptation of the best-selling novel Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow. 👏👏👏
05/01/2024
As AFI marks the 50th Anniversary of the Directing Workshop for Women, we mourn the passing of the program's founding Director Jan Haag. Jan recognized the need to give women a seat in the directing chair and her visionary spirit lives on in this trailblazing program today. She left an indelible mark on the over 350 filmmakers who have participated in the program and her legacy is having launched one of the first gender impact programs of its kind in the cinematic arts. Rest in peace, Jan.🕊️
+ Learn more: https://conservatory.afi.com/dww/
(pictured with AFI DWW alum Dyan Cannon)
We’re capping off the week by reliving the magic from this week’s incredible AFI DWW+ Showcase. We can’t wait to see what the future brings for these amazing filmmakers.
04/11/2024
About last night 🌟 What a perfect way to celebrate the AFI DWW+ Class of 2024 and their new films. Thank you, Melina Matsoukas, for joining us in commemorating in style!
🌟 Tonight we celebrate 8 filmmakers who premiere their 8 incredible films in Hollywood at the AFI DWW+ Showcase. Congratulations to the AFI DWW+ Class of 2024! 👏👏👏
🎬 Vanessa Beletic
🎬 Chloë de Carvalho
🎬 Desdemona Chiang
🎬 Naomi Iwamoto
🎬 Huriyyah Muhammad
🎬 Joanne Mony Park
🎬 Kerry O’Neill
🎬 Roxy Toporowych
04/05/2024
🎬 We're proud to welcome a distinguished member of the AFI family, Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005), as our keynote speaker for the AFI DWW+ Showcase! This event celebrates the culmination of hard work by the graduating AFI DWW+ Class of 2024, where they’ll premiere their eight incredible short films.
Director and AFI Alum Melina Matsouakas to Give Keynote Address at AFI DWW+ Showcase DWW+ Class of 2024 to Premiere Films and AFI DWW 50th Anniversary Honorary Committee Unveiled AFI is excited to announce today that AFI Alum Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005) will deliver the keynote address at the AFI DWW+ Showcase for the Class of 2024 which will take place on Wednesday, April....
03/08/2024
Week one vibes. 🎬 These eight + directors are embarking on their filmmaking journey on the 50th anniversary of the program. We can’t wait to watch them grow as filmmakers over the next year.
🎥 Karina Lomelin Ripper
🎥 Jahmil Eady
🎥 Jasmine J. Johnson
🎥 Ezra Rose
🎥 Natasha Mynhier
🎥 MG Evangelista
🎥 Marissa High
🎥 Julia Bales
02/10/2024
Day one. Welcome AFI DWW+ Class of 2025. 🎬
01/22/2024
Announcing trailblazing filmmaker Hanelle Culpepper (AFI DWW Class of 2002) as this year’s + Guest Artistic Director. 🎥 🎬 We’re proud to have a director who embodies incredible leadership and passion for directing, and who will mentor this year’s cohort!
01/22/2024
50 years of + and counting! 🎉🎬 Introducing the latest amazing cohort to take part in this groundbreaking program. Read more about each of these filmmakers here: https://bit.ly/3S7zZ1Y.
🎥 Julia Bales
🎥 Jahmil Eady
🎥 MG Evangelista
🎥 Marissa High
🎥 Jasmine J. Johnson
🎥 Natasha Mynhier
🎥 Karina Lomelin Ripper
🎥 Ezra Rose
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