American Film Institute

American Film Institute
AbbreviationAFI
FoundedJune 5, 1967 (1967-06-05)[1]
TypeNonprofit
PurposeTo educate filmmakers and honor the heritage of the history of cinema in the United States
Location
Key people
Websitewww.afi.com

The American Film Institute (AFI) 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.

  1. ^ Howe, Desson (June 5, 1987). "Film Notes". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 22, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2017. And the AFI was born June 5, 1967 – exactly 20 years ago.