Valentine’s Day Movie Guide

Whether you’re looking for an epic love story, a sidesplitting rom-com, a romantic tearjerker or more, we’ve got you covered. Spend February 14th with AFI as we celebrate 14 festive films on Valentine’s Day that have been named to AFI’s 100 Years…100 Passions list, honored with AFI AWARDS and selected for AFI Movie Club. AN...
Ant-Man Film Still - Michael Douglas and Paul Rudd

ANT-MAN (2015) – AFI Movie Club

Directed by Peyton Reed and starring Paul Rudd as the diminutive superhero, ANT-MAN (2015) features a crucial supporting performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Michael Douglas. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about ANT-MAN. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream ANT-MAN ANT-MAN - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB AFI Movie...
The Night of the Hunter Film Still - Robert Mitchum

THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) – AFI Movie Club

The only feature directed by screen legend Charles Laughton, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955) appears on the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest thrillers of all time – and the film’s diabolical Reverend Harry Powell, played by Robert Mitchum, ranks at #29 among the greatest villains to make their mark on the silver screen. THE NIGHT...

Announcing the Dates for AFI FEST 2023

37th Edition of Festival Runs October 25-29 Now Accepting Submissions For Short Films The American Film Institute has announced the dates for AFI FEST 2023. The 37th edition of the Institute’s annual film festival will take place exclusively in person on October 25-29, 2023, at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood….

WATTSTAX – AFI Catalog Spotlight

This February, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the landmark musical performance documentary WATTSTAX which was released 50 years ago this month. The film presents footage of what became known as the “Black Woodstock,” a seven-hour, August 1972 concert called Wattstax organized by Memphis’ Stax Records to commemorate the Watts Uprising of 1965 and...

Spotlight on the AFI Filmmakers Behind WE WERE MEANT TO

This month, we spoke to the AFI Alumni behind the short film WE WERE MEANT TO, the first AFI Thesis film to be named an official selection at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in 12 years. A coming-of-age story set in a world where Black men have wings, the film serves as a searing allegory...

Black History Month Movie Guide

In honor of Black History Month, AFI is highlighting a list of select films to celebrate Black storytelling, from timeless classics to unforgettable contemporary films that have influenced our culture. The incredible motion pictures below have been named to our AFI lists, honored with AFI AWARDS, screened at AFI Festivals and selected for AFI Movie...
A Serious Man Film Still - Adam Arkin and Michael Stuhlbarg

A SERIOUS MAN (2009) – AFI Movie Club

A SERIOUS MAN (2009) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “A SERIOUS MAN is a theological shaggy dog story that could only spring from the miraculous minds of Joel and Ethan Coen. The film...

AFI Alumni Nominations and Wins at the 95th Academy Awards

On March 12, the Academy announced the individuals who took home Oscar® gold at the 95th annual Academy Awards®. Congratulations to AFI Conservatory Alum Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2006) who won the Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature for NAVALNY. Please join us in celebrating all the graduates of the AFI Conservatory who were...

AFI Announces Participants for DWW+ Class of 2024

AFI is thrilled to announce the participants selected for the AFI DWW+ Class of 2024! AFI DWW+ is a year-long directing workshop that supports women and traditionally underrepresented narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. The short films completed in the workshop will premiere at...
All the Way Film Still - Bryan Cranston and Anthony Mackie

ALL THE WAY (2016) – AFI Movie Club

Directed by AFI Trustee Jay Roach, ALL THE WAY (2016) follows the push toward the Civil Rights Act with Bryan Cranston starring as Lyndon B. Johnson and Anthony Mackie as Martin Luther King Jr. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream ALL THE WAY ALL THE WAY - Reelgood GET THE LATEST FROM AFI MOVIE CLUB...

AFI Alumni Nominees and Winners for 2023 Hollywood Guild Awards

Each year the Hollywood Guilds recognize some of the most outstanding work in film and television production. This past year, the ACE, ADG, ASC, DGA, PGA and WGA honored many of our remarkable AFI Conservatory Alumni, acknowledging their achievements and extraordinary talent and dedication to their craft. We are excited to share the AFI filmmakers...
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