August 8, 2020
AFI Movie Club: MULAN
MULAN is an animated tale of a spirited, young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight in the army in her father’s place. The film began in development when AFI Honorary Degree recipient Jeffrey Katzenberg was Chairman of Walt Disney Studios and was released to critical and commercial acclaim. Click Here to Find Out…
August 7, 2020
AFI Movie Club: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is ranked by AFI as one of the funniest in cinematic history. Directed by AFI Life Achievement recipient Mel Brooks, this iconic comedy features an unforgettable sequence in which Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle perform the duet “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” which AFI ranked as #89 on the list of greatest movie songs…
August 6, 2020
AFI and AGBO Announce 2020 Grant Recipient Marina Kato
AFI and Russo Brothers’ AGBO announced today this year’s recipient of the AGBO/AFI Conservatory Development Grant: AFI Conservatory alumna Marina Kato! “Through its grants and mentorship, AGBO leads the way in supporting and championing diverse voices, an integral step in increasing inclusivity in the industry,” said Susan Ruskin, Dean of the AFI Conservatory and EVP…
August 6, 2020
AFI Movie Club: DANCE, GIRL, DANCE
Directed by Dorothy Arzner and edited by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Robert Wise, DANCE, GIRL, DANCE features star-making turns from Maureen O’Hara and Lucille Ball as two hoofers whose fates are intertwined as professional dancers. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch DANCE, GIRL, DANCE Now DANCE, GIRL, DANCE – Reelgood In the…
August 5, 2020
AFI Movie Club: THE ODD COUPLE
THE ODD COUPLE features the talent of AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Jack Lemmon and ranks #17 on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs list of the funniest American movies of all time. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch THE ODD COUPLE Now THE ODD COUPLE – Reelgood Watch Nathan Lane announce the THE ODD…
August 4, 2020
AFI Movie Club: SUNSET BLVD.
SUNSET BLVD. is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month! The quintessential LA film noir is ranked #16 on AFI’s list of the 100 greatest movies of all time. AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Billy Wilder directed the movie, and Gloria Swanson’s iconic lines “All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up” and “I am…
August 2, 2020
In Memoriam: Thomas P. Pollock
THOMAS P. POLLOCK AFI CHAIR EMERITUS 1943 – 2020 Tom Pollock passed away on August 1 at the age of 77. Tom would boast that his first job was at the American Film Institute serving as assistant to Founding Director George Stevens, Jr. in the earliest days of the AFI Conservatory. He went on to…
August 2, 2020
AFI Movie Club: CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD
CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, a boundary-breaking love story, was directed by AFI Directing Workshop for Women (DWW) alum and Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal recipient Randa Haines. It was edited by AFI DWW alum Lisa Fruchtman. In this exclusive AFI Archive video, director Randa Haines discusses the film: Movie Trivia for CHILDREN OF…
August 1, 2020
AFI Movie Club: BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM is an inspiring story of Jess Bhamra, a young British Indian athlete whose love of soccer conflicts with her traditional upbringing. Director Gurinder Chadha – the first British Asian woman to direct a major feature film – has also been a Harold Lloyd Master Seminar speaker at the AFI Conservatory. …
August 1, 2020
NOW PLAYING: AFI Alumni Projects Online
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch online? Whether it’s a long-awaited digital premiere or a first-run theatrical release headed to VOD early, be sure to check out the following AFI alumni projects that are available to stream online. New Projects for August 2020 20th Century Woman: The Documentary Films of…
July 31, 2020
AFI Movie Club: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
It’s Christmas in July! IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE was named 20th on AFI’s Top 100 greatest American films of all time. It’s ranked #1 on 100 Years…100 Cheers and #9 on 100 Years…100 passions, and George Bailey is listed at #9 on AFI’s 100 Heroes list. James Stewart is ranked #3 on AFI’s list of the…
July 30, 2020
AFI Movie Club: CLEMENCY
CLEMENCY brings light to the dark reality of death row, starring AFI Honorary Degree recipient Alfre Woodard as a conflicted prison warden. The film screened at AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi and was directed by Chinonye Chukwu – a former Faculty member of the AFI Conservatory. Watch Alfre Woodard discuss recognizing the humanity in…
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