Directed by Ang Lee and adapted by Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry from an award-winning short story by Annie Proulx, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (2005) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN is one of the great...

In search of the elusive perfect family Christmas, the Griswold’s holiday uproariously goes awry with the unexpected arrival of some obnoxious relatives in NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION. Starring Chevy Chase, the film was cast by AFI Conservatory faculty and alum Heidi Levitt (AFI Class of 1987).  Watch AFI Faculty and Alum Heidi Levitt go "Behind the Scene" and talk about casting NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION in this exclusive conversation. MOVIE...