September 5, 2023
World Premiere of LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND to Open AFI FEST 2023
BUY AFI FEST FILM FESTIVAL PASSES We're excited to announce that the World Premiere of LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, written and directed by AFI Conservatory Alum Sam Esmail (AFI Class of 2004), will open the 37th edition of AFI FEST. Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Rumaan Alam, the highly anticipated...
September 3, 2023
LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) – AFI Movie Club
Appearing on the American Film Institute’s anniversary list of the greatest American films of all time, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) was also recognized in the year of its release with a 2001 AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official...
August 31, 2023
Inspiring and Beloved Teachers in Film Guide
It’s September and the school year is in full swing! Join us in celebrating a selection of inspiring educators, coaches and mentors featured in films from AFI’s Top 100 lists, AFI AWARDS or AFI Movie Club. AKEELAH AND THE BEE – Dr. Joshua Larabee AKEELAH AND THE BEE (2006) co-stars Laurence Fishburne as prickly English...
August 31, 2023
THE BIG CHILL’s 40th Anniversary – AFI Catalog Spotlight
This September, in the remaining summer heat, the AFI Catalog cools down by spotlighting THE BIG CHILL, which was released 40 years ago this month. Included on AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 SONGS list for its use of The Temptations’ version of “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” THE BIG CHILL achieved vast success at the box office...
August 30, 2023
CANDYMAN (1992) – AFI Movie Club
A psychological slasher film that explores terrifying outcomes of America’s systemic racism that will leave you questioning the bad taste in your mouth and forever fearing honeybees, CANDYMAN (1992) was produced by AFI Alum Steve Golin (Class of 1981) – who was also the recipient of AFI’s Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal, which recognizes the...
August 26, 2023
CAT PEOPLE (1982) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Natassja Kinski and Malcom McDowell in a psychosexual tale of intimacy and horror, CAT PEOPLE (1982) is a lush re-imagining of director Jacques Tourneur’s 1942 classic brought to the screen by AFI Alum – and Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal recipient – Paul Schrader (AFI Class of 1969). Schrader was also a recipient of...
August 24, 2023
AFI Silver Announces Program Lineup for 2023 Latin American Film Festival
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center announced today the full slate of films for the 2023 AFI Latin American Film Festival, which will take place September 21–October 11 at the historic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, MD. Now in its 34th year, the Festival is one of the largest and longest-running...
August 24, 2023
BIG BUSINESS (1988) – AFI Movie Club
Originally inspired by William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” and its tale of twins separated at birth, BIG BUSINESS brings together Bette Midler and AFI Honorary Degree recipient Lily Tomlin – both playing hilarious dual roles. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about BIG BUSINESS. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox every...
August 23, 2023
AFI FEST 2023 Film Festival Passes Now on Sale!
BUY PASSES Passes to AFI FEST 2023 are now on sale! Join us for the 37th edition of AFI FEST on October 25-29, 2023, at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood. The five-day film festival will once again include a curated selection of Red Carpet Premieres, Special Screenings, World Cinema, Documentaries...
August 17, 2023
FUNNY FACE (1957) – AFI Movie Club
Helmed by beloved director Stanley Donen, FUNNY FACE (1957) stars AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn – both recognized by the American Film Institute among the greatest cinema legends of all time. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about FUNNY FACE. Have Get The Picture delivered to your inbox every day....
August 16, 2023
AFI’s Get the Picture Celebrates 500th Daily Image and Introduces New Features
The game you love just got better! Today, AFI celebrated the 500th installment of Get the Picture, AFI’s signature daily movie guessing game that challenges players to identify a film from just one image. In honor of the milestone, AFI unveiled an array of all-new game features – now allowing movie lovers to track both...
August 11, 2023
AFI DWW+ Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2024-2025
APPLY NOW AFI is excited to announce applications are now open for the next class of the AFI DWW+ program, a year-long directing workshop that educates traditionally underrepresented narrative filmmakers through the production cycle of a short film, providing hands-on instruction led by industry experts. In 2024, the program will celebrate its 50th anniversary. AFI...
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