August 5, 2026
Celebrating AFI Alumni at the 2026 Telluride, Venice and Toronto Film Festivals
AFI celebrates the AFI Conservatory Alumni projects premiering at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival from September 4-September 7, the 83rd Venice Film Festival from September 2-12 and the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 10–20. Among the world's most prestigious film festivals and key launchpads for awards season, these events showcase some of...
April 15, 2026
2026 Cannes Film Festival to Showcase New Stories by AFI Alumni
AFI Conservatory Alumni are making their mark on the global stage once again, with several of their bold, innovative new films officially selected to premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 12–23, 2026. Known for cultivating some of the most compelling voices in cinema, AFI is proud to recognize its graduates who...
December 11, 2025
AFI Alumni Projects Featured at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
AFI Conservatory Alumni are once again in the spotlight, with their remarkable projects featured at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, running January 22–February 1, 2026, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s slate of features, episodics, and short films highlights the extraordinary creativity and artistry that define the AFI Alumni community and...
September 1, 2025
Celebrating AFI Alumni at the 2025 Venice, Toronto and Telluride Film Festivals
AFI is delighted to share the AFI Conservatory Alumni projects set to premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival from August 29-September 1, the 82nd Venice Film Festival from August 27-September 9 and the 50th Toronto International Film Festival from September 4-14. These celebrated festivals often mark the beginning of awards season, and we’re honored...
April 10, 2025
2025 Cannes Film Festival to Showcase Powerful New Stories by AFI Alumni
AFI Conservatory Alumni are making their mark on the global stage once again, with several of their bold, innovative new films officially selected to premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 13–24, 2025. Known for cultivating some of the most compelling voices in cinema, AFI is proud to recognize its graduates who...
December 18, 2024
AFI Alumni Projects Featured at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
AFI Conservatory Alumni are once again in the spotlight, with their remarkable projects featured at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, running January 23–February 2, 2025, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s slate of features, episodics, and short films highlights the extraordinary creativity and artistry that define the AFI Alumni community and...
July 30, 2024
Celebrating AFI Alumni at the 2024 Venice, Toronto and Telluride Film Festivals
AFI is delighted to share the AFI Conservatory Alumni projects set to premiere at he 51st Telluride Film Festival from August 30-September 2, 2024, 81st Venice Film Festival from August 28-September 7 and the 49th Toronto International Film Festival from September 5-15. These prestigious festivals often serve as a launchpad for awards season, and we...
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...
April 20, 2023
AFI Alumni Projects Premiering at the 2023 Cannes and Tribeca Film Festivals
This month, two prominent spring film festivals revealed their extraordinary lineups. The 76th Cannes Film Festival, which will take place May 16-27, and the 22nd Tribeca Film Festival, which will be held June 7-18, are two innovative showcases that celebrate the best in U.S and world cinema and encompass new narrative and documentary films, television...
March 1, 2023
AFI Alumni Projects at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival
The 2023 South by Southwest Festival, which is set to take place in-person March 10-19, 2023, released the lineup for its 30th edition which includes headliners, feature and short film competitions, TV premieres, narrative and documentary spotlights and more. Congratulations to the following AFI Alumni whose latest work has been selected to debut at this...
August 19, 2022
AFI Alumni Debuting New Work at Toronto Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival recently announced their official selections for the 47th edition which will run September 8-18, 2022. The acclaimed festival is expected to host between 200 features and 40 short films across sections including Gala Presentations, Contemporary World Cinema, Midnight Madness, Short Cuts, TIFF Docs and more. We’re excited to announce that...
August 2, 2022
AFI Alumni at the 2022 Venice Film Festival
The Venice Film Festival unveiled its lineup for the 79th edition which will take place August 31-September 10, 2022. Acclaimed filmmaker and AFI Alum Paul Schrader (AFI Class of 1969), whose career includes THE CARD COUNTER, FIRST REFORMED, RAGING BULL and TAXI DRIVER, is also set to be fêted with the Golden Lion for Lifetime...
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