Robert Zemeckis’ Here starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright will make its World Premiere as the Centerpiece Screening at this year’s AFI FEST at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Friday, October 25, 2024.
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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HERE Starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright to World Premiere as Centerpiece of AFI FEST
Here (Courtesy Sony Pictures Ent.)
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World Premiere of ‘Music by John Williams’ Documentary to Open 38th AFI FEST
John Williams in Music by John Williams. Photo Credit Travers Jacobs. The World Premiere of Music by John Williams, the documentary film on the prolific life and career of legendary composer John Williams, will open the 38th edition of AFI FEST.
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Closing Dynasty, Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó and Chutes Win Oscar Qualifying Grand Jury Prizes at AFI FEST 2023
Closing Dynasty directed by Lloyd Lee Choi Closing Dynasty directed by Lloyd Lee Choi won the Grand Jury Prize – Live Action Short at AFI FEST 2023. Other prizes went to Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó (Grandma & Grandma) (奶奶跟外婆)directed by Sean Wang won Grand Jury Prize – Documentary Short and Chutes directed by Kenzie Sutton won Grand Jury Prize – Animated Short.
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Guest Artistic Director Greta Gerwig Reveals Curated Films + ‘Lee’ Starring Kate Winslet Premieres at AFI Fest
Lee AFI FEST Guest Artistic Director Greta Gerwig has revealed the five films she has curated for this year’s 37th edition of festival taking place in Los Angeles. Films include All That Jazz, An American In Paris, A Matter Of Life And Death, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and Wings of Desire. Gerwig will introduce select films including A Matter Of Life And Death, as well as Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, which is set to screen in the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre on Thursday, October 26.
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AFI Fest 2023 Unveils Lineup incl. World Premiere of Rob Reiner’s Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life directed by Rob Reiner AFI FEST 2023 taking place in Los Angeles from October 25 to October 29 unveiled the lineup of 141 features and shorts from 49 countries.
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‘Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story’ Documentary to World Premiere at AFI FEST
Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story an intimate portrait of the writer, actor, filmmaker, studio head and media mogul, will World Premiere as the Centerpiece Screening of AFI FEST 2023.
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Thriller ‘Leave the World Behind’ Starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali to Open AFI Fest
Leave the World Behind. Mahershela Ali as G.H., Myha’la Herrold as Ruth, Julia Roberts as Amanda and Ethan Hawke as Clay CR: JoJo Whilden The World Premiere of the apocalyptic thriller Leave the World Behind, starring Academy Award® winner Julia Roberts, Academy Award® winner Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and Kevin Bacon, will open the 37th edition of AFI Fest.
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AFI FEST 2023 Reveals Dates
(L-R) Paul Dano, Mateo Zoryna Francis-DeFord, Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Seth Rogen, Steven Spielberg and Chloe East at AFI FEST 2022 Red Carpet screening of The Fablemans at the TCL Chinese Theatre Nov. 6, 2022 – Photo Credit: AFI The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the dates for AFI FEST 2023.
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AFI FEST 2022 Awards: BIRDS, HAULOUT and SIERRA Win Oscar Qualifying Grand Jury Prizes for Short Films
Birds directed by Katherine Propper AFI FEST 2022 announced the winners of the Jury awards with the Grand Jury Prize – Live Action Short going to Birds directed by Katherine Propper, Grand Jury Prize – Documentary Short went to Haulout directed by Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev, and Grand Jury Prize – Animated Short went to Sierra directed by Sander Joon. The Grand Jury Award winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short will be eligible for the 2022 Best Live Action Short, Best Documentary Short and Best Animated Short Academy Awards®.
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AFI Fest 2022 Announces Film Lineup incl. BONES AND ALL, WOMEN TALKING, NANNY, LE PUPILLE
Le Pupille directed by Alice Rohrwacher AFI Fest Film Festival 2022 today unveiled the full lineup of 125 films including Bones and All directed by Luca Guadagnino, Le Pupille directed by Alice Rohrwacher, Nanny directed by Nikyatu Jusu, SR. directed by Chris Smith, and Women Talking by writer and director Sarah Polley, which will all screen in the Special Screenings section. Of the official selections, 53% are directed by women, 32% are directed by BIPOC filmmakers and 11% are directed by LGBTQIA+ filmmakers.
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Ava DuVernay Named Guest Artistic Director at AFI Fest 2022
Ava DuVernay – Courtesy of ARRAY Filmmaker Ava DuVernay will serve as Guest Artistic Director at AFI Fest 2022 and has selected three independent films amplifying the voices and vision of women directors to showcase: Hellion (2014), directed by Kat Candler and starring Juliette Lewis and Aaron Paul; Mosquita y Mari (2012), directed by Aurora Guerrero; and Yelling to the Sky (2011), directed by Victoria Mahoney and starring Gabourey Sidibe and Zoë Kravitz. In addition to the screenings, Ava DuVernay will moderate a special panel with the directors, who are part of the historic all-women directorial roster for the acclaimed drama series Queen Sugar.
