August 1, 2023
AFI Launches Official Letterboxd Account
Iconic AFI film lists and AFI content now available to millions of film fans on Letterboxd! AFI, considered one of the most authoritative and unparalleled voices in movie list-making, announced today the launch of the official AFI HQ account on Letterboxd, a global social network for film fans to curate lists, add ratings and reviews,...
August 1, 2023
What to Watch: August 2023 | AFI Alumni Projects
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory. About AFI: Ranked the #1 film school in the nation, the AFI Conservatory has over 50 years of history training filmmakers who have gone on to create award-winning and critically acclaimed films and television shows....
August 1, 2023
AMERICAN GRAFFITI – AFI Catalog Spotlight
In honor of back to school this month, AFI shines a spotlight on AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973), which follows a group of teenagers on their last night of summer vacation and celebrates its 50th release anniversary this August. Included on AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 MOVIES list of the greatest American films of all time, and AFI’s 100...
August 1, 2023
Spotlight on THE LAST OF US Editor Emily Mendez
This month, we spoke to editor and AFI Alum Emily Mendez (AFI Class of 2015), who worked on the post-apocalyptic series THE LAST OF US, which stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey and is based on the popular 2013 video game. Debuting to critical acclaim, the show broke viewership records and recently garnered 24 Primetime...
July 31, 2023
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962) – AFI Movie Club
Adapted by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Horton Foote from Harper Lee’s beloved novel, director Robert Mulligan’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962) appears on five of the American Film Institute’s lists celebrating excellence in the art form – including as the greatest courtroom drama of all time, the 10th anniversary edition of the greatest films of...
July 26, 2023
Pamela Abdy, Wylie A. Aitken and Ariana DeBose join AFI Board of Trustees
AFI announced today that Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures Group Pamela Abdy, nationally recognized trial lawyer Wylie A. Aitken, Esq. and Academy Award® winner Ariana DeBose have joined the AFI Board of Trustees. “AFI is the place where artistry and academia meet,” said Kathleen Kennedy, Chair of AFI Board of Trustees. “The addition...
July 26, 2023
AIR FORCE ONE (1997) – AFI Movie Club
When Air Force One is hijacked by terrorists, the President himself must take matters into his own hands to regain control of the plane and rescue the hostages in AIR FORCE ONE (1997). Director Wolfgang Peterson’s action thriller features a commanding central performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Harrison Ford, as well as supporting...
July 25, 2023
Fall Film Festivals Premiere Innovative New Work by AFI Alumni
It’s that time again! The fall film festival season – which often serves as a launching pad for Oscar® contenders – is almost here, marked by the 48th Toronto International Film Festival's unveiling of its first wave of films and the 80th Venice Film Festival's full program lineup. Please join us in celebrating the talented...
July 20, 2023
ON GOLDEN POND (1981) – AFI Movie Club
The story of a New England summer that brings generations of a family together – while also revealing the emotional baggage between them – ON GOLDEN POND (1981) stars father and daughter AFI Life Achievement Award recipients Henry and Jane Fonda, as well as AFI’s #1 ranked screen legend of all time, Katharine Hepburn. The...
July 12, 2023
AFI Conservatory Alumni Garner 2023 Emmy Award Nominations
The 75th annual Emmy® Award nominations were announced on July 12, 2023 by actress Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma. Congratulations to the following graduates of the AFI Conservatory who were recognized for their extraordinary creative work! Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More) PERRY...
July 6, 2023
BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS (1971) – AFI Movie Club
Combining live-action and cartoon elements into a lively and imaginative fantasy-adventure that takes its heroes from the English seaside to the bustling urban street market of Portobello Road to the fantastical Isle of Naboombu – populated by anthropomorphic animated animals! – BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS (1971) features a beloved central performance from AFI honorary degree recipient...
July 5, 2023
Spotlight on Production Designer Javiera Varas
Production Designer Javiera Varas (AFI Class of 2006) is no stranger to using striking color palettes and meticulous set designs to draw audiences into both grounded and fantastical worlds alike. After a successful run as an Art Director on award-winning films including DALLAS BUYERS CLUB and WILD, she began working as a Production Designer, creating...
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