Editing Fellows are trained in the technical side of the editing process, but their attention is always focused on storytelling. Guided by a faculty of working professionals, Fellows work in rotating teams with the other disciplines, cutting six cycle films and working as an assistant editor on an additional six projects. By the end of the two years, Editing Fellows complete the program with a new demo reel to share with the industry.
Fellows edit 8 films in 2 years
Learn from the Masters
AFI also brings your favorite master storytellers to campus to deliver personal, inspiring guest lectures and enlightening seminars. They’ll share their personal experiences and answer your questions about the filmmaking process.
“My editorial philosophy is every frame matters.”
Alumni Editors Include:
Sarah Broshar
- THE POST
- READY PLAYER ONE
Affonso Gonçalves
- CAROL
- BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
Andrew Seklir
- WESTWORLD
- FARGO
Byron Smith
- HOUSE OF CARDS
- TRUE DETECTIVE
Daniel Gabbe
- GOTHAM
- VERONICA MARS
Kyla Plewes
- CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND
Katy Skjerping
- GREY’S ANATOMY
- THE GOOD WIFE
Eli Nilsen
- EMPIRE
- THE CLOSER
Garrett Price
- NASHVILLE
- JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE
Jonathan Alberts
- 45 YEARS
- LIKE CRAZY
“AFI let me learn from the best in the field and put me alongside gifted peers with an incredible work ethic.”
“I think what sets AFI apart is the kind of level of professionalism that you’re required to operate at. When you look at the progression that I made at the beginning of the year and where I am professionally at the end of the first year, the difference is vast.”
–Oliver Harwood
AFI Editing Class of 2013