October 30, 2023
THE EXORCIST (1973) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Ellen Burstyn (who was part of the inaugural AFI Directing Workshop for Women class) as a mother whose young daughter is possessed by the demon Pazuzu, THE EXORCIST (1973) is director William Friedkin’s terrifying adaptation of the bestselling novel by William Peter Blatty and appears on the American Film Institute’s list of cinema’s most...
October 29, 2023
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) – AFI Movie Club
From master of horror Wes Craven, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) featured the film debut of Robert Englund’s terrifying horror icon, Freddy Krueger – named by the American Film Institute among the art form’s most diabolical villains. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Have Get The Picture...
October 27, 2023
AFI Alumni Recognized as 2023 Gotham Award Nominees and Winners
Each year, the Gotham Film & Media Institute honors the best in independent film and media. The winners were announced at the 2023 Gotham Awards which took place on November 27, 2023, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. At the ceremony, the Gotham Awards honored AIR with the Gotham Visionary Icon & Creator...
October 26, 2023
AFI Alumni Projects Featured at AFI FEST 2023
We are extraordinarily proud to feature the latest projects of AFI Conservatory graduates at AFI FEST 2023, which takes place October 25-29 in Los Angeles. In addition to recent graduates sharing their innovative thesis films at the AFI Conservatory Showcase presented by AMC Networks, this year’s festival exemplifies the breadth and depth of Alumni work....
October 25, 2023
AFI Conservatory Film SKIN Wins Gold Medal at Student Academy Awards
Congratulations to SKIN director, writer and cinematographer AFI Conservatory Alum Leo Behrens (AFI Class of 2023) for his Gold Medal win in the Alternative/Experimental category at the Student Academy Awards. SKIN is a visually poetic and symbolic portrayal of a transformation. Aided by her inner manifestation, the main character sheds her old skin and embraces...
October 25, 2023
THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (1987) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by George Miller and starring Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer as the titular coven, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK (1987) features the contributions of two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – co-star Jack Nicholson and composer John Williams. The film was produced by Neil Canton, who educated the next generation of storytellers for more...
October 23, 2023
AFI Named Top Film School by TheWrap for Second Year in a Row
TheWrap released their annual film school rankings and named AFI the top film school in the nation for the second year in a row! This continues to be a banner year for the AFI Conservatory, whose recent accolades include the top spot on The Hollywood Reporter film school rankings released in August and a Gold...
October 16, 2023
AFI FEST 2023: LGBTQIA+ Films
AFI FEST 2023 is proud to present a lineup that highlights the beautifully diverse range of LGBTQIA+ identities from across the spectrum. This year’s selection features narrative and documentary films alike, as well as festival award winners, International Oscar® submissions, groundbreaking short films and more! With stories that will take you from London to Lithuania...
October 13, 2023
AFI FEST 2023: Strange Tales
From horror to ghosts and supernatural to the unexpected, these "strange tales" at AFI FEST 2023 are sure to be a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn more about the films below and click on the links to buy tickets. Any sold-out screenings will have a RUSH Line on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seating availability. AFI...
October 11, 2023
AFI FEST 2023: Oscar Submissions for Best International Feature
Join us at at AFI FEST 2023 and experience the top films from around the world – including these 20 films that have be selected by their home countries as the Best International Feature Film submission for the upcoming Academy Awards®! Learn more about the films below and click on the links to buy tickets....
October 10, 2023
U.S. Premiere of LEE Starring Kate Winslet and SLY Documentary Added to AFI FEST
AFI FEST is excited to announce two additional titles to the film festival’s programming! The U.S. Premiere of LEE, starring Academy Award®-winning actress Kate Winslet, has been added to the Special Screenings section of the festival. Winslet, who also serves as a producer on the film, stars as Lee Miller, the war correspondent whose bold…
October 10, 2023
AFI FEST Guest Artistic Director Greta Gerwig Reveals Lineup of Curated Films
AFI FEST 2023 Guest Artistic Director Greta Gerwig has revealed the five films she has curated for this year’s film festival. The films will screen throughout the 37th edition of festival taking place in Los Angeles. Gerwig will introduce select titles including A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, as well as PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE, which…
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