October 11, 2021
CODED: THE HIDDEN LOVE OF J.C. LEYENDECKER
DescriptionBiosContactDescription The coded advertisements of legendary early-20th century gay illustrator J.C. Leyendecker quietly, but directly, acknowledged a community that was forced to live in the closet. Screens as part of MEET THE PRESS SHORTS 1 Bios Ryan White is the director of ASSASSINS (Greenwich Entertainment), VISIBLE: OUT ON TELEVISION (Apple TV+), ASK DR. RUTH (Hulu),...
October 11, 2021
CAMP CONFIDENTIAL: AMERICA’S SECRET NAZIS
DescriptionBiosDescription During WWII, a group of young Jewish refugees are sent to a secret POW camp near Washington, DC, and they soon discover that the prisoners are Hitler's top scientists. Screens as part of MEET THE PRESS SHORTS 5 Bios Mor Loushy is an award-winning Israeli director and a member of the Academy of Motion...
October 11, 2021
A BUTTERFLY VANISHES
DescriptionContactDescription The peace between Leo and his grieving father is disrupted when the young boy finds a butterfly that he believes to be his deceased mother. Screens as part of AFI CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE 3 Contact Susan Dretzka AFI Conservatory sdretzka@afi.com
October 11, 2021
CASABLANCA BEATS (HAUT ET FORT)
DescriptionBiosContactDescription North American Premiere Morocco Official International Feature Film Oscar® Submission Talent attending in-person screening: Nabil Ayouch (Director). Based on director Nabil Ayouch’s own experiences opening a cultural center for young people in Casablanca, his new film depicts a group of Moroccan students trying their hand at rap with the guidance of a former rapper...
October 11, 2021
EL CARRITO
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription World Premiere Nelly slogs through another unsuccessful day of street vending in Queens, New York. Determined to improve her circumstances, she makes a risky business decision that ends in misfortune. Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM 4 Bios Zahida Pirani is a writer-director based in Los Angeles and New York City. She is the...
October 11, 2021
BRUISED
DescriptionBiosTrailerDescription World Premiere There will be a post-screening conversation with Halle Berry (Director/Actor) moderated by filmmaker Ava DuVernay. Jackie Justice (Halle Berry) is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after her fight, she’s coaxed into a brutal underground fight...
October 11, 2021
THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THINGS
DescriptionContactDescription During the hottest heat wave in Southern California, Bobby wakes up to find his AC stolen from his window. Soon, a journey for revenge becomes one of self-discovery. Screens as part of AFI CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE 2 Contact Susan Dretzka AFI Conservatory sdretzka@afi.com
October 11, 2021
BREE WAYY: PROMISE WITNESS REMEMBRANCE
DescriptionBiosContactDescription A film by award-winning director and 2021 AFI DOCS Charles Guggenheim Symposium honoree Dawn Porter that looks at how the art world responded to the death of Breonna Taylor by using art not only as a form of protest but as a space to heal. Screens as part of MEET THE PRESS SHORTS 2...
October 11, 2021
BOYS OF A CERTAIN AGE
DescriptionContactTrailerDescription Stalked by an ominous driver, a boy on the cusp of puberty faces danger and excitement during a weekend of self-discovery with his best friend. Screens as part of AFI CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE 2 Contact Susan Dretzka AFI Conservatory sdretzka@afi.com Trailer
October 11, 2021
APART, TOGETHER
DescriptionContactDescription Yiru is a Chinese teenager traveling to the U.S. as a translator for her mom, who is searching for her first daughter she gave up for adoption under the one-child policy. Screens as part of AFI CONSERVATORY SHOWCASE 3 Contact Susan Dretzka AFI Conservatory sdretzka@afi.com
