AFI FEST Awards Go to Wuhan Pandemic Documentary ’76 Days’ and Black Coming-of-Age Short ‘Pillars’
Another winner, the animated Irish tale “Wolfwalkers,” is getting an Apple TV+ release.
Another winner, the animated Irish tale “Wolfwalkers,” is getting an Apple TV+ release.
Morris’ sensitive, bittersweet portrait of Leary ex-partner Joanna Harcourt-Smith ranks as his most satisfying movie in years.
The author and screenwriter has gotten close to the big screen many times, but she tells IndieWire that her directorial debut was worth the wait (and the worry).
Julia Hart’s crime thriller takes its time revealing its intentions, but the full picture has plenty of payoff.
In this unusual pandemic year, AFI FEST programmed 50 percent more documentaries and opened ticketing to anyone in the U.S.
Like so many of this year’s biggest events, the Los Angeles-based festival is going digital, with a variety of films and events primed to be streamed straight into your home.
The Los Angeles festival’s lineup boasts a number of films from strong filmmakers, including Heidi Ewing, Julia Hart, Mira Nair, and many more.
The virtual festival has also added buzzy titles from Florian Zeller, Werner Herzog, and Mira Nair.
The festival will kick off virtually on October 15 with the Amazon Original film.
Martin Scorsese’s tribute talk at AFI FEST ran rife with memorable anecdotes, including the director’s longtime wish to work with Al Pacino.
Much more than a black “Bonnie and Clyde,” Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe have crafted an emotional lament that’s powerful even when it stumbles.
Roll out the red carpet for “Queen & Slim” and “Richard Jewell,” stay for “Babyteeth” and “Blow the Man Down.”