October 11, 2021
AHED’S KNEE
DescriptionBiosContactTrailerDescription Following the theatrical screening, watch a special pre-recorded conversation with director Nadav Lapid moderated by AFI Festivals Programmer Malin Kan. Filmmaker Y, widely known for his insufferable arrogance and self-righteousness, has just arrived in the remote Arava Valley to introduce his film at the local library when Yahalom, a librarian under the Minister of...
October 15, 2020
HILLBILLY ELEGY: A Conversation with Director and Cast
An exclusive conversation with the director and cast of HILLBILLY ELEGY presented by Netflix. Based on the bestselling memoir by J.D. Vance, HILLBILLY ELEGY is a modern exploration of the American Dream and three generations of an Appalachian family as told by its youngest member, a Yale Law student forced to return to his hometown....
October 15, 2020
THE WHITE TIGER: A Conversation with the Director
An exclusive conversation with the director and cast of THE WHITE TIGER presented by Netflix. THE WHITE TIGER is the epic journey of a poor Indian driver who must use his wit and cunning to break free from servitude to his rich masters and rise to the top of the heap. Based on the New...
October 15, 2020
THE WITCHES: A Conversation with Director and Cast
An exclusive conversation with the director and cast of THE WITCHES presented by HBO Max. Reimagining Roald Dahl’s beloved story for a modern audience, THE WITCHES is a visually innovative film telling the darkly humorous and heartwarming tale of a young orphaned boy who, in late 1967, goes to live with his loving Grandma in...
October 7, 2020
AFI Conservatory Showcase
DescriptionDescription DIA DE LAS CARPAS ELLE FLECK FURTHEST FROM JULIET LUCE MI AMIGO THE SPEECH A STRANGE CALM TAPE TIL LIFE DO US PART VEIL WITCHIN THE WORLD AS SHE KNOWS IT YOUR ONE AND ONLY
October 5, 2020
FROM THE STREETS TO THE LEGISLATURE: A CONVERSATION WITH THE FILMMAKERS AND SUBJECTS OF ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY AND TANGLED ROOTS
DescriptionDescription On the eve of one of the most important elections in U.S. history, directors Lisa Cortes (ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY) and Samantha Knowles (TANGLED ROOTS) explore the powerful connection between social protest, citizen-led democracy and visual storytelling with two inspirational subjects from their films: Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights...
September 30, 2020
SHORTS PROGRAM 4
Following the program, AFI Festivals Programmer Eric Moore leads a conversation between filmmakers Jamil McGinnis and Pat Heywood (GRAMERCY), Helki Frantzen (L.A. ROLL), Carla Simón and Dominga Sotomayor (CORRESPONDENCIA), Santiago Barzi (CHINESE WALL). CORRESPONDENCIA GRAMERCY MAALBEEK L.A. ROLL CHINESE WALL
September 30, 2020
SHORTS PROGRAM 5
Following the program, AFI Festivals Programmer Malin Kan leads a conversation between filmmakers Zach Woods (DAVID), Henriette Rietz (POSTPARTUM), Jonatan Etzler (SWIMMER), Bridey Elliot (THE FEELING), Sean Glass (A 1984 PERIOD PIECE IN PRESENT DAY), Jacob Halpren (CLAIRE AT SEVEN MONTHS) and Bridget Moloney (BLOCKS). A 1984 PERIOD PIECE IN PRESENT DAY SWIMMER (BADAREN) BLOCKS...
September 30, 2020
SHORTS PROGRAM 3
Following the program, AFI Festivals Programmer Eric Moore leads a conversation between filmmakers Yi Tang (BLACK GOAT), Em Weinstein (IN FRANCE MICHELLE IS A MAN’S NAME), Seungee Kim (TIGER & OX), Erica Tremblay (LITTLE CHIEF), Inès Girihiwe (BREAKING GROUND), Johnson Cheng (LONELY BLUE NIGHT), Kimi Howl Lee (CHILD OF LAND). IN FRANCE MICHELLE IS A...
September 30, 2020
SHORTS PROGRAM 2
Following the program, AFI Festivals Programmer Eric Moore leads a conversation between filmmakers Yuan Yuan (HEADING SOUTH), Azadeh Moussavi (THE VISIT), Rim Nakhli (NOUR), Tayler Montague (IN SUDDEN DARKNESS), Danski Tang (UMBILICAL) and Naïla Guiguet (DUSTIN). PILLARS HEADING SOUTH (雁南飞) THE VISIT NOUR IN SUDDEN DARKNESS UMBILICAL DUSTIN
