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AFI Surpasses 2 Million Followers Across Social Media

The American Film Institute has reached an exciting new milestone — more than 2 million followers across our social media platforms! We’re deeply grateful to every member of the AFI community for being part of this journey and helping us champion the art of storytelling, every single day. From rare film treasures from the AFI...

AFI Reveals Date for AFI AWARDS 2025 Luncheon

AFI announced today that the AFI AWARDS 2025 honorees-only event will take place on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Celebrating the collaborative nature of film and television, AFI AWARDS is the only national program that honors creative teams as a whole, recognizing those in front of...

AFI AWARDS Celebrates the 2024 Honorees

Today, AFI honored the 2024 AFI AWARDS recipients, bringing together the creative community to shine a light on excellence in the art of the moving image. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, AFI AWARDS is the only national program that honors creative teams as a whole, recognizing the collaborative nature...

AFI AWARDS 2024 Honorees Announced

Updated January 17, 2025 – This year’s AFI AWARDS event will now take place on February 6, 2025. AFI is thrilled to announce the AFI AWARDS 2024 honorees. The recipients include 10 outstanding motion pictures and 10 outstanding television programs deemed culturally and artistically representative of this year’s most significant achievements in the art of...

The American Film Institute Announces AFI AWARDS 2024 Date

Today, the American Film Institute announced that the AFI AWARDS 2024 honorees-only event will take place on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Celebrating the collaborative nature of film and television, AFI AWARDS is the only national program that honors creative teams as a whole, recognizing those...

AFI AWARDS Event Honors the Year’s Best Motion Pictures and Television Programs

Guests included Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Selena Gomez, Leonardo DiCaprio, Pedro Pascal, Margot Robbie, Christopher Nolan, Bradley Cooper, Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Stone, Brian Cox, Quinta Brunson, Paul Giamatti, Ali Wong, Lily Gladstone and more! VIEW PHOTOS Today, AFI celebrated the 2023 AFI AWARDS honorees at a luncheon event in Beverly Hills with guests...

AFI AWARDS 2023 Honorees Announced

Congratulations to the AFI AWARDS 2023 honorees! AFI AWARDS honorees include 10 outstanding motion pictures and 10 outstanding TV programs deemed culturally and artistically representative of this year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. AFI MOTION PICTURES OF THE YEAR AMERICAN FICTION BARBIE THE HOLDOVERS KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON MAESTRO...

AFI Announces Date for AFI AWARDS 2023

Update as of Aug. 16 – The new date for the AFI AWARDS 2023 event will be Friday, January 12, 2024. AFI announced today that the AFI AWARDS 2023 honorees-only event will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Celebrating the collaborative nature of film...

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...

AFI Impact: A Look Back at 2022

Because of the continued support of movie fans like you from around the world, whose dedication to this great art form is unmatched, the American Film Institute marched forward in its mission to inspire audiences and preserve film history this past year. Our work is possible because of you. And we wanted to share it...

AFI AWARDS 2022 Honorees Announced

Congratulations to the AFI AWARDS 2022 honorees! The honorees include 10 outstanding films and 10 outstanding TV programs deemed culturally and artistically representative of this year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. An additional honoree was selected for an AFI Special Award, designated for works of excellence that fall outside of...

Back to School Movie Guide

School's in session! In honor of the first day of classes for the AFI Conservatory, join us in celebrating “Back to School” films from our AFI lists and past AFI AWARDS honorees! AMERICAN GRAFFITI Funny, nostalgic, and filled with a radical rock’n’roll soundtrack, AMERICAN GRAFFITI, co-written and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree George...
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