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WICKED Named One of the Best Films of the Year by The American Film Institute
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

Wicked has been named one of the 10 outstanding motion pictures of 2024 by The American Film Institute. The list also includes the theater drama Sing Sing, the Spanish-language musical Emilia Perez, and Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.

Photos: Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth in First Look at LONELY PLANET
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

Netflix has released first-look photos for Lonely Planet, the upcoming romance film starring Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth. The movie releases on Netflix October 11, 2024.

Jamie Lee Curtis Receives Honorary Degree at AFI Conservatory Commencement
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024

The American Film Institute (AFI) conferred a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Jamie Lee Curtis during the AFI Conservatory’s Class of 2024 commencement ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. 

Video: Watch Brie Larson's LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY Apple Limited Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2023

Starring alongside Brie Larson are Lewis Pullman (“Top Gun: Maverick'), Aja Naomi King (“How to Get Away with Murder'), Stephanie Koenig (“The Flight Attendant'), Kevin Sussman (The Big Bang Theory'), Patrick Walker (“Gaslit'), and Thomas Mann (“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty'). Watch the video trailer now! 

AFI Celebrates The Commencement Of The AFI Conservatory Class Of 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 6, 2023

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the commencement of the AFI Conservatory Class of 2023 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The event was a culmination of two years of intense study at AFI's MFA program, ranked one of the top film schools in the nation.

Brie Larson's LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY Sets October Premiere on Apple TV+
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023

Starring alongside Larson are Lewis Pullman (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Outer Range”), NAACP Image Award-winner Aja Naomi King (“How to Get Away with Murder,” “The Birth of a Nation”), Stephanie Koenig (“The Flight Attendant,” “The Offer”), Kevin Sussman (The Big Bang Theory,” “The Dropout”), Patrick Walker (“Gaslit”), and more.

Video: Apple TV+ Shares LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY Trailer Starring Brie Larson
by Michael Major - Apr 20, 2023

Starring alongside Larson in the drama is Lewis Pullman (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Outer Range”), NAACP Image Award-winner Aja Naomi King (“How to Get Away with Murder,” “The Birth of a Nation”), Stephanie Koenig (“The Flight Attendant,” “The Offer”), Kevin Sussman (The Big Bang Theory,” “The Dropout”), and more. Watch a video trailer!

Photos: Apple Releases First Look at Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman & More in ROAR
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2022

Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under “Roar” and features an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”), who also executive produces; Cynthia Erivo; Issa Rae; Merritt Wever; Alison Brie; Betty Gilpin; and Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart and Kara Hayward.  

MacDowell and 92Y Announce Second Virtual Salon Exploring Identity and Artistic Vision
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2021

Historian, author, visual artist, and MacDowell Board Chair Nell Painter will lead the second in a series of free virtual discussions about the arts and creativity on Thursday, May 6, at 7 p.m. ET with memoirist and theatre artist P. Carl and novelists Michael Chabon and Chang-rae Lee. 

SCHITT'S CREEK, SUCCESSION, and More Take Home 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2020

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards were held virtually last night, and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

AFI and the Russo Brothers' AGBO Announce Grant Recipient
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 6, 2020

The American Film Institute (AFI), in partnership with AGBO, has announced Marina Kato (Screenwriting, AFI Class of 2019) as this year’s recipient of the AGBO/AFI Conservatory Development Grant. The

Sundance Institute Announces 2020 Directors & Screenwriters Lab Fellows
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020

11 independent filmmakers developing 10 projects have been selected for the 2020 Sundance Institute Directors and Screenwriters Labs, reimagined and expressed digitally this year on Sundance Co//ab. These Labs are at the heart of the nonprofit Institute's long-standing support for artists, and will connect curated selections of Fellows with Creative Advisors and Industry mentors across multiple disciplines.

Sundance Institute Announces 2020 Directors & Screenwriters Lab Fellows
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 28, 2020

11 independent filmmakers developing 10 projects have been selected for the 2020 Sundance Institute Directors and Screenwriters Labs, reimagined and expressed digitally this year on Sundance Co//ab.

1917, SUCCESSION, FLEABAG, CHERNOBYL, and More Win Top Honors At The 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2020

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards on the evening of Saturday, January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium. A full list of winners is below.

See Highlights From the AFI Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 4, 2020

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the 2019 AFI AWARDS honorees at an invite-only luncheon in Beverly Hills. Unique in its celebration of the film and television arts' collaborative nature, AFI AWARDS – now in its 20th year – is the only national program that honors creative teams as a whole.

USC Libraries Name Finalists for 32nd-Annual Scripter Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 18, 2019

The USC Libraries named the finalists for the 32nd-annual USC Libraries Scripter Award, which honors the year's most accomplished film and television adaptations, as well as the works on which they are based.

THE FAREWELL, MARRIAGE STORY, WAVES Among Nominees for the 2019 GOTHAM AWARDS - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2019

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation's premier member organization of independent storytellers, announced today the nominees for the 29th Annual IFP Gotham Awards. Ten competitive awards will be presented to independent features and series. In addition to the competitive awards, Gotham Tributes will be given to actors Laura Dern and Sam Rockwell, director Ava DuVernay, and the Gotham Industry Tribute to Glen Basner.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for Limited Series UNBELIEVABLE Starring Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, and Kaitlyn Dever
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 18, 2019

Netflix has debuted the official trailer and premiere date for riveting new limited series Unbelievable, starring Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, and Kaitlyn Dever.

51FEST Announces Lineup For Its Inaugural Festival July 18-21 In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2019

51Fest, presented by Women in the World and IFC Center, today unveiled the lineup for the inaugural event. Celebrating the voice, vision and stories of the female majority through compelling screenings and conversations, all by or about women, the first annual 51Fest will be held July 18-21 in New York City. 

51Fest Announces Inaugural Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 27, 2019

51Fest, presented by Women in the World and IFC Center, today unveiled the lineup for the inaugural event. Celebrating the voice, vision and stories of the female majority through compelling screenings and conversations, all by or about women, the first annual 51Fest will be held July 18-21 in New York City.