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THE FESTIVAL
Now in its 16th year, AFI FEST is one of the nation's fastest-growing film events and the premier international film festival in Los Angeles. Capturing the cultural diversity of Los Angeles, AFI FEST provides new and established filmmakers with a crucial avenue of exposure to the film community, while celebrating the accomplishments of their colleagues from around the world. AFI FEST 2001 attracted an audience of over 40,000 people to the historic movie theatres along Hollywood Boulevard.

AFI FEST 2002 (November 7-17) will feature over 120 films through an International Competition of features, documentaries and shorts, as well as ambitious regional showcases of international cinema: Asian New Classics, European Film Showcase, Latin Cinema Series, American Directions and Made in Germany. AFI FEST 2002 will also continue its traditions of Opening Night, Centerpiece and Closing Night Premieres, along with the highly anticipated Tribute and Retrospective.