Events

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.

 

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Attend AFI-exclusive Webinar: What's New From Canva Create

Join us for an exclusive session with Canva and the American Film Institute to discover the latest updates and innovations from Canva Create.

 

Whether you’re new to the platform or an experienced creator, this webinar will unveil new tools and features designed to make storytelling faster, more creative, and more accessible.

 

Be among the first to explore these exciting developments and learn how to effortlessly bring your ideas to life.

 

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