The American Film Institute has announced that the 37th edition ofAFI Festwill take place in-person at Hollywoods historic TCL Chinese Theatre from October 25-29.
The Oscar-qualifying, five-day festival will, as always, feature an assortment of red carpet galas, special screenings, world cinema, documentaries and short films.
Entries for the Short Film Competition are open as of today, with filmmakers being invited to submit fiction, documentary, experimental and animated works.
The early deadline in that area is March 2, with the official deadline being April 13, and the final deadline being June 1.
As we look ahead to AFI FEST, we are reminded of the power of film festivals to immerse, to inspire and to bring us together, said AFIs President and CEO, Bob Gazzale.
We look forward to shining a proper light upon films from around the world that move us and to celebrating the artists that lead the way to a brighter future.
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Highlights of last years festival included the world premiere of the acclaimed Apple docSelena Gomez: My Mind & Me; the U.S. premieres of the 2023 Oscar contendersThe FabelmansandGuillero del Toros Pinocchio; and red-carpet screenings of Alejandro G. Inarritus semi-autobiographical epicBardoand Sony Pictures ClassicsLiving.
Other prominent films screening as part of the last go-round included International Feature Oscar nomsCloseandEO, and Sarah PolleysWomen Talking, to name a few.
