The American Film Institute was founded in 1967 as a national arts organization to train filmmakers in California. The privately-funded American Film Institute Conservatory awards a Master of Fine Arts degree program in six disciplines -- Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design and Screenwriting. Enrollment is limited to 28 Cinematographers, 28 Directors, 14 Editors, 28 Producers, 14 Production Designers and 28 Screenwriters. The American Film Institute campus is located in the hills overlooking Los Angeles.