The AFI DWW+ program mentors traditionally underrepresented narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. Past participants have gone on to great success, and breaking barriers in the industry with their work, including Academy Award® winner Siân Heder (Class of 2005), who wrote and directed the Academy Award®-winning and groundbreaking film CODA; Lesli Linka Glatter (Class of 1982), who was recently elected Presi...| AFI CONSERVATORY