The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the winners of 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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40th AFI FEST Announces Winners of Oscar Qualifying Grand Jury Prizes
A Woman’s Place Is Everywhere by Fanny Texier (courtesy AFI Fest)
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AFI FEST 2026 Announces Lineup – Bucking Fastard, Possible Love, and More
Bucking Fastard starring Kate Mara and Rooney Mara AFI FEST 2026, taking place in Hollywood from October 21 to 25, will present 157 films, including Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love; Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden, starring Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto; and Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, starring Kate Mara and Rooney Mara.
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Siân Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’ Set as Closing Film of AFI FEST
Andrew Pilkington, Siena Rafter, Charlie Rush-Reese, Dylan O’Brien, Roberta Colindrez, Ruth Madeley and Madeline Delp in Being Heumann directed by Siân Heder (Apple) Being Heumann, the biographical drama directed and co-written by Academy Award winner Siân Heder (CODA, AFI DWW+ Class of 2005) will close the 2026 AFI FEST.
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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.
