Erin C. Tobin

Born and raised in Ohio, she turned to films to learn about different places and ways of life. When she left Ohio for other experiences, she found great comfort watching films when she felt alone and was struggling to transition to life in a new place. And the films never let her down. They kept her going. This is why Erin firmly believes in and can attest to the power of film to offer hope, possibility, and comfort. A lifelong student, Erin’’s thirst for knowledge and experience led her to Hawaii, Florida, and New York City for a Bachelor’’s degree and multiple graduate degrees in Cinema Studies and Women’’s and Gender Studies. Just before coming to AFI, Erin was teaching Women & Film courses to undergraduates while studying for her PhD in Women’’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University. She also holds and MFA in Screenwriting from the AFI Conservatory.