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AFI Fest 40th anniversary celebration

Overview

The American Film Institute’s 40th annual AFI Fest was scheduled to take place from October 21 to October 25 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Initial announcements for the festival highlighted major red carpet premieres, including Peter Farrelly’s ‘I Play Rocky’ and Brad Bird’s animated Netflix project ‘Ray Gunn’. The lineup also featured works by directors such as Ava DuVernay, Diego Luna, and Pedro Almodovar, with guest artistic directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

As the festival commenced, the program included various feature films, shorts, and documentaries, with several titles positioned for the Oscar race. Notable events included a discussion with Ava DuVernay following her documentary ‘The 14th’. Despite industry-wide challenges such as studio mergers, layoffs, and the rise of AI, AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale expressed optimism regarding the festival’s role in curating excellence.

Entities

American Film Institute · Ava DuVernay · TCL Chinese Theatre · Peter Farrelly · AFI Fest

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    AFI Fest celebrates 40th anniversary in Hollywood

    The 40th annual AFI Fest begins in Hollywood, featuring a diverse selection of global films and Oscar contenders, including a screening and discussion with filmmaker Ava DuVernay.

  2. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    AFI Fest announces red carpet premieres for 40th anniversary

    The 40th AFI Fest in Hollywood will feature red carpet premieres of ‘I Play Rocky’ and ‘Ray Gunn,’ alongside special screenings from acclaimed directors like Ava DuVernay and Pedro Almodovar.

Sources

24-ore.com · 6abc.com · awardsradar.com · hollywoodeaqui.com · hollywoodreporter.com · latfusa.com · moviemarker.co.uk · mynewsla.com · thewrap.com