American Film Institute alum David Lynch attends the first AFI FEST in 1987. AFI FEST 2006 presented by Audi celebrates 20 years and honors FILMEX: Los Angeles Film Exposition, founded in 1971, at its peak the largest public film event in the world. Related events include the 24 Hour Movie Marathon (starting November 11, Noon) and Peter Bogdanovich performing his one-man show, "Sacred Monsters" (November 9, 7:00 PM).