August 18, 2026
AFI FEST Presented by Canva 2026 Festival Passes Now On Sale
BUY PASSES AFI FEST presented by Canva, the American Film Institute’s annual celebration of the best in global cinema, announced that passes for the festival are on sale beginning today. The 40th edition of the film festival will take place October 21-25, 2026 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatres in the heart of Hollywood. The...
January 20, 2026
AFI FEST 2026 Dates Announced and Submissions Open
SUBMIT YOUR SHORT FILM AFI announced the dates for AFI FEST 2026 presented by Canva. The 40th edition of the Institute’s annual film festival will take place October 21–25 at the TCL Chinese Theatres in the heart of Hollywood and will feature a curated selection of Red Carpet Premiere screenings, Special Screenings, World Cinema, Documentaries...
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