The American Film Institute announced today the films that will be featured in the World Cinema, Midnight and Youth and Family sections at AFI FEST 2017
AFI FEST
NAME OF FESTIVAL: AFI FEST
SINCE: 1971
WHERE: Hollywood, California, USA
WEBSITE: www.afi.com/afifest/
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: AFI FEST takes place each fall in Hollywood, California.The American Film Institute’s annual celebration of international cinema from modern masters and emerging filmmakers, AFI FEST features nightly red-carpet galas, special screenings, conversations and tributes. 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 2017 Announces Special Screenings, Cinema’s Legacy and Shorts Lineup
The American Film Institute announced the films that will play in the Special Screenings, Cinema’s Legacy and Shorts sections at AFI FEST 2017
AFI FEST 2017 Announces Centerpiece Gala Films and Tribute for Filmmaker Errol Morris
AFI FEST 2017 today announced the three Centerpiece Galas – CALL ME BY YOUR NAME; THE DISASTER ARTIST and HOSTILES,
Ridley Scott’s ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD Starring Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Williams to Close AFI FEST 2017
Director and producer Ridley Scott will be honored by AFI FEST 2017 with a Tribute and World Premiere Closing Night Gala screening of his latest film All the Money in the World
New Auteurs and American Independents Films Announced for AFI FEST 2017
The American Film Institute announced today the films that will be featured in the New Auteurs and American Independents sections at AFI FEST 2017 presented by Audi.
MUDBOUND Directed by Dee Rees Will Open AFI FEST 2017 | Trailer
MUDBOUND, the historical period drama, directed by Dee Rees will open the AFI FEST 2017 presented by Audi
AFI FEST Announces 2017 Dates and Filmmakers: Call for Entries
AFI FEST 2017 has officially announced its dates and call for entries. The 31st edition of AFI FEST will take place in Hollywood, California, from November 9 to 16, 2017.
AFI FEST 2016 Awards, THE FUTURE PERFECT Wins Top Jury Award, DIVINES Wins Top Audience Award
AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi announced the features and short films that received this year’s Jury and Audience Awards. THE FUTURE PERFECT won the New Auteurs Grand Jury Award, however DIVINES was the audience’s favorite
AFI FEST 2016 Reveals Conversations and Presentations Lineup
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the Conversations and Presentations lineup for AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi.
360-Degree, VR and Short Films at 3rd State of the Art Technology Showcase at AFI FEST 2016
The two-day State of the Art Technology Showcase: Innovation and Immersive Storytelling at AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi, will feature a selection of 360-degree, VR and immersive short film experiences.
PATRIOTS DAY Starring Mark Wahlberg to Close AFI FEST 2016
AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi will close with the Special Closing Night Gala Presentation of CBS Films and Lionsgate’s PATRIOTS DAY. Directed by Peter Berg and starring Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg
SPLIT from M. Night Shyamalan Added As Special Screening at AFI FEST 2016
SPLIT, from Academy Award®-nominated director/writer/producer M. Night Shyamalan and Academy Award®-nominated producer Jason Blum, will play as a Special Screening at AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi.
World Premiere of MOANA + LION, PATERSON, TONI ERDMAN Among New Films Added to AFI FEST 2016
The World Premiere of the CG-animated film MOANA (DIRS Ron Clements, John Musker) will play in the Special Screenings section of AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi
JACKIE Starring Natalie Portman Added As Centerpiece Gala Film of AFI FEST 2016
JACKIE, directed by Pablo Larraín, will screen as a Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi. Starring Academy Award® winner Natalie Portman, the film will screen on Monday, November 14
LA LA LAND Will be Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST 2016
LA LA LAND will screen as a Centerpiece Gala at AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi.
AFI FEST 2016 Reveals Films on World Cinema, Cinema’s Legacy and Masters in Conversation Lineups
The American Film Institute (AFI) revealed today the films that will be featured in the World Cinema, Cinema’s Legacy and newly added Masters in Conversation sections at AFI FEST 2016
AFI FEST 2016 Announces New Auteurs, Shorts, American Independents and Midnight Slates
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the films that will be featured in the New Auteurs, Shorts, American Independents and Midnight sections at AFI FEST 2016
AFI FEST 2016 to Honor Actress Annette Bening
AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi will honor actress Annette Bening with a Tribute and Centerpiece Gala screening at the festival.
THE COMEDIAN Starring Robert De Niro, Danny DeVito to World Premiere at AFI FEST 2016
The World Premiere of THE COMEDIAN directed by Taylor Hackford will play as a Special Screening of AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi.
Isabelle Huppert to be Honored at AFI FEST 2016, Fest to Screen ELLE | TRAILER
AFI FEST 2016 presented by Audi will honor acclaimed actress Isabelle Huppert with a Tribute and a Gala screening at the festival.
Dorothy Dandridge, Ida Lupino and Anna May Wong Honored at AFI FEST 2016
In celebration of the 30th edition of AFI FEST presented by Audi, a trio of diverse female trailblazers – Dorothy Dandridge, Ida Lupino and Anna May Wong – will be featured in both the festival’s 2016 key art and programming lineup.
World Premiere of Warren Beatty’s RULES DON’T APPLY to Open AFI FEST 2016 | TRAILER
The World Premiere of RULES DON’T APPLY — written, directed, produced by and starring AFI Life Achievement Award recipient and Academy Award® winner Warren Beatty — will be the Opening Night Gala of AFI FEST 2016
LAND AND SHADE, JAMES WHITE, MA, MUSTANG Among Winning Films at AFI FEST 2015
AFI FEST 2015 revealed the feature and short films receiving the Jury and Audience Awards. The New Auteurs Grand Jury Award was presented to LAND AND SHADE (pictured above), while DISORDER received a Special Jury Mention for Direction, and DESDE ALLÁ received a Special Jury Mention for Screenplay. This year’s Audience Award recipients in the New Auteurs, World Cinema and Breakthrough sections included MUSTANG, JAMES WHITE and MA. The complete list of award winners of AFI FEST […]
AFI FEST 2015 Reveals the Last Batch of Films – Films in World Cinema, Breakthrough, Midnight, Shorts and Cinema’s Legacy programs
AFI FEST 2015 announced the films that will screen in the World Cinema, Breakthrough, Midnight, Shorts and Cinema’s Legacy programs. AFI FEST will take place November 5–12, 2015, in the heart of Hollywood. World Cinema showcases the most acclaimed international films of the year; Breakthrough highlights true discoveries of the programming process; Midnight selections will grip audiences with terror; and Cinema’s Legacy highlights classic movies and films about cinema. World Cinema and Breakthrough selections are […]