The feature directorial debut of muti-hyphenate generational talent Lin-Manuel Miranda, TICK, TICK… BOOM! (2021) was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2021, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official rationale, “TICK, TICK… BOOM! earns its exclamation point – an explosive testament to...

"tick, tick… BOOM! earns its exclamation point – an explosive testament to the driving powers of inspiration, aspiration and determination. Lin-Manuel Miranda soars to new heights with this enduring valentine to Jonathan Larson by exploring not just what it means to write, to direct, to produce…but to create. This high-energy, high-drama musical is driven forward...

In honor of the 94th Academy Awards, AFI is thrilled to share exclusive conversations with the nominees and filmmakers behind the nominated films. From conversations at AFI FEST in the historic Chinese Theatre and AFI DOCS to intimate discussions with Fellows at the AFI Conservatory, go behind the scenes of the creative process with artists...

Today, AFI is thrilled to announce that the 2021 edition of AFI FEST will take place November 10–14, 2021, and open with the World Premiere of Netflix’s tick, tick…BOOM! This year’s hybrid festival will feature both in-person screenings and events in Los Angeles, CA, as well as virtual screenings, showcasing transformative stories from groundbreaking artists....