The epic stop-motion fantasy Wildwood, directed by Travis Knight, will open the 40th edition of AFI FEST.
AFI FEST
AFI FEST is a world-class event, showcasing the best films from across the globe. With an innovative slate of programming, the five-day festival historically presents screenings, panels and conversations, featuring both master filmmakers and new cinematic voices. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category of the annual Academy Awards, and AFI FEST is still the only film festival in the United States to hold the prestigious FIAPF accreditation, assuring a high standard of quality and reliability for the international film community. AFI FEST is Los Angeles’ longest running international film festival and has been bringing the best in world cinema to the film capital of the world since its launch as FILMEX in 1971.
AFI FEST started in 1971 and takes place in Hollywood, California, USA
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AFI FEST 2025 Reveals Winners of Oscar Eligible Short Film Awards
Majonezë directed by Giulia Grandinetti AFI FEST 2025 revealed the winners of the Grand Jury Prize winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short, now eligible for consideration in the 2026 Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short, Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short.
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Song Sung Blue to World Premiere as Closing Night Film of AFI FEST
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in Song Sung Blue (Sarah Shatz | Focus Features) The World Premiere of the musical drama film Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson will close the 39th edition of AFI FEST taking place October 22–26, 2025.
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AFI FEST 2024 Announces Academy Award Qualifying Grand Jury Award Winners
Two People Exchanging Saliva (courtesy AFI Fest) AFI FEST 2024 announced the Grand Jury Award short film winners and Special Mentions. The Grand Jury Award winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short will be eligible for the 2024 Best Live Action Short, Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short Academy Awards.
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38th AFI FEST to Showcase Lineup of 158 Films
Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point directed by Tyler Taormina This year’s 38th AFI FEST taking place in Los Angeles from October 23 to October 27 rounds out the slate of already announced titles with a full lineup of 158 films including September 5 directed by Tim Fehlbaum, All We Imagine As Light directed by Payal Kapadia, The Luckiest Man In America directed by Samir Oliveros (AFI Class of 2019), Zurawski V Texas from executive producers Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and Jennifer Lawrence and directors Maisie Crow and Abbie Perrault, and Oh, Canada directed by Paul Schrader (AFI Class of 1969).
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Hugh Grant in ‘Heretic’ and Angelina Jolie in ‘Maria’ Added to Red Carpet Premieres of AFI Fest
Hugh Grant in ‘Heretic’ and Angelina Jolie in ‘Maria’ (courtesy AFI) Heretic, the psychological thriller starring Hugh Grant, and Maria, the biopic drama based on the life of opera singer Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie, will round out the Red Carpet Premieres section at this year’s AFI Fest.
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Clint Eastwood’s JUROR #2 to World Premiere as Closing Film of 38th AFI FEST
Juror #2. Behind the Scenes Nicholas Hoult and Clint-Eastwood (Credit Claire Folger) The World Premiere of Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 will close the 38th edition of AFI Fest at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre on October 27. The film stars Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough, Leslie Bibb and Kiefer Sutherland.
