Events
Register To Attend The Cine Gear Expo La 2026
Attendee registration is now open for the 2026 Cine Gear Expo, taking place June 5–6 on the Universal Studios Lot. Bringing together creatives, technicians and industry professionals from across the entertainment community, Cine Gear Expo LA is a hub for innovation and collaboration. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, an established industry veteran or a technology enthusiast, the event offers an opportunity to discover the latest tools, exchange ideas and build lasting relationships with fellow storytellers and creators.
AFI Honors Eddie Murphy and Autumn Durald Arkapaw
At the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy, we also honored one of our own, Academy Award®–winning cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC (AFI Class of 2009), with the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal. The award recognizes extraordinary creative talents of AFI Conservatory Alumni, and past recipients include David Lynch, Terrence Malick, Patty Jenkins, Matthew Libatique, Rachel Morrison and many more. The televised special, THE AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere exclusively on Netflix on May 31.
Relive the magic of the night by visiting the AFI Alumni and Fellows photo gallery and downloading your favorite images.