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George Stevens, Jr., was the first CEO and Director. In 1980 Jean Picker Firstenberg became Director and CEO, a position she still holds. The American Film Institute focuses on training through hands-on experience with established figures in the AFI Conservatory , as well as on preserving old film, which is subject to degradation of its Film Stock . In spite of its name, AFI does not focus exclusively on Film , but also on Television and Video . In 1973 , the AFI established a Life Achievement Award . In 1998 , the 100th anniversary of American film, AFI began its 100 Years Series , celebrating and promoting interest in film history. They recently opened the AFI Silver theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland near Washington, D.C. SEE ALSO
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