American Film Institute
American Film Institute at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
American Film Institute Featured Rankings
About American Film Institute
According to Wikipedia, The American Film Institute is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors the heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States. AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees.
How Much Does American Film Institute Cost To Attend?
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
American Film Institute's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 448 | 448 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is American Film Institute?
American Film Institute is located at 2021 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1625.
How Safe is American Film Institute?
Relative to its enrollment, American Film Institute has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Los Angeles has a violent crime rate of 0.73% and a property crime rate of 1.50%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is American Film Institute Known For?
American Film Institute is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Who Are American Film Institute's Most Influential Alumni?
American Film Institute's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, Business, and Literature. Here are some of American Film Institute's most famous alumni:
- Jack Cardiff
- A British cinematographer, director and photographer .
- James Horner
- An American film composer and conductor .
- Frank Spotnitz
- An American television writer and executive producer.
- Clark Johnson
- An American film director.
- Julie Dash
- An American filmmaker.
- Andrew Davis
- An American film director.
- Joseph Kane
- An American film director.
- Mark Waters
- An American film director.
- Michael Grossman
- An American film and television director.
- Martin Bell
- An American film director.
