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...
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...
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...
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...
October 1, 2021
Top Film Festivals Recognize AFI Alumni
AFI FEST, Telluride, Toronto, Venice – the fall festival season is upon us and festival-goers across the world are getting the first look at some of the year’s best films, which of course includes projects by AFI Alumni. With the chance to win prestigious audience awards, land record-breaking distribution deals and garner critical acclaim, screening...
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