September 15, 2021
AFI Announces KING RICHARD as Closing Night Film for FEST 2021
The Closing Night film for AFI FEST 2021 has been officially crowned! We're thrilled to announce that the 35th edition of AFI's annual film festival celebrating the best in world cinema will close with Warner Bros. Pictures’ KING RICHARD, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green with cinematography by Robert Elswit (AFI Class of 1977), written by...
August 11, 2021
AFI FEST Announces 2021 Dates and Opening Night World Premiere of tick, tick…BOOM!
Today, AFI is thrilled to announce that the 2021 edition of AFI FEST will take place November 10–14, 2021, and open with the World Premiere of Netflix’s tick, tick…BOOM! This year’s hybrid festival will feature both in-person screenings and events in Los Angeles, CA, as well as virtual screenings, showcasing transformative stories from groundbreaking artists....
March 17, 2021
Watch: AFI Conversations with the 93rd Academy Award Best Picture Nominees
The 93rd Academy Award® nominations have been announced and AFI is excited to celebrate! Watch the videos below, showcasing conversations we’ve held with the stars and filmmakers for each of the eight films nominated in the Best Picture category this year. These exclusive discussions took place at the AFI Conservatory, AFI FEST presented by Audi,…
November 12, 2020
AFI FEST 2020 Presented by Audi: Cultural Partners
AFI FEST presented by Audi is a world-class annual event, showcasing the best films from across the globe. This year’s online edition took place Oct. 15-22. This diverse program of cinematic excellence, featuring both master filmmakers and new voices to enthusiastic audiences was made possible in part by our national and global cultural sponsors: SAGindie,…
October 23, 2020
AFI FEST 2020 Presented by Audi Announces Award Winners
Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year's AFI FEST presented by Audi. With attendees from all 50 states and filmmakers and panelists from around the world, this was truly a global gathering of movie lovers. As the festival has wrapped and the votes are in, we are pleased to announce this year's...
October 23, 2020
AFI Movie Club: A Tribute to Sofia Coppola
Watch an encore presentation of Sofia Coppola's Tribute at AFI FEST presented by Audi virtual festival - WATCH NOW Sofia Coppola exploded onto the festival scene with her directorial debut, THE VIRGIN SUICIDES (1999) which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. With her second film, LOST IN TRANSLATION, Coppola earned more accolades, including the Academy...
October 22, 2020
Sponsored Post: ICYMI Apple Original Films at AFI FEST 2020
AFI FEST 2020 presented by Audi showcased more than 120 films from around the world, including screenings of Apple Original Films’ WOLFWALKERS in the World Cinema section and Werner Herzog’s FIREBALL: VISITORS FROM DARKER WORLDS in Special Presentations. Read more about these films and watch the full filmmaker conversations from the festival for each feature…
October 21, 2020
Sponsored Post: ICYMI Netflix at AFI Summit
Vanessa Kirby, star of PIECES OF A WOMAN, and Kirsten Johnson, director of DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD, joined the AFI Summit presented by Audi Indie Contenders panel and Doc Roundtable, respectively, to talk about their films and the art of filmmaking. PIECES OF A WOMAN, an upcoming Netflix Original drama about an odyssey of mourning…
October 20, 2020
AFI FEST Presented by Audi: Behind The Scenes at the Drive-In
On Monday night, AFI FEST presented by Audi held its first-ever Centerpiece Drive-In at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, and screened Regina King’s directorial debut, ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI… The first stop for all guests included a drive-thru red carpet for a picture-perfect photo op. The evening then kicked off with Audi Fellow Nicole...
October 20, 2020
Sponsored Post: ICYMI Amazon Studios at AFI FEST 2020
AFI FEST presented by Audi showcases the best in world cinema – and this year, it went virtual! The reimagined festival featured over 120 films from master filmmakers and new artists alike. This year, the festival screened four Amazon Original films – including the World Premiere of I’M YOUR WOMAN and a Centerpiece Drive-In screening…
October 16, 2020
AFI FEST presented by Audi: Filmmaker Focus on new Netflix & HBO Max films
AFI FEST presented by Audi Filmmaker Focus section features extended clips and in-depth conversations with master filmmakers from three of the most highly anticipated titles of the year! This year three panels will be presented by AFI FEST in partnership with Netflix and HBO Max. Director Ron Howard, Amy Adams and Glenn Close will reunite…
October 15, 2020
AFI Movie Club: I’M YOUR WOMAN at AFI FEST Presented by Audi
Watch the World Premiere of I’M YOUR WOMAN at AFI FEST presented by Audi on Oct. 15. GET TICKET The 34th edition of AFI FEST presented by Audi will open with the World Premiere of the Amazon Original film I’M YOUR WOMAN, which is directed by Julia Hart and written by Hart and Academy Award®…
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