AFI DOCS

Julia Reichert was an Oscar-winning filmmaker, a feminist, a fighter and a much-admired activist. We are truly sad to hear about the passing of the “godmother of American independent documentaries.” 🖤 #juliareichert

⏰🎥 The #AFIFEST 2022 early submissions deadline is almost here! We want to see your short films, so submit your fiction, documentary, experimental and animated shorts today: fest.afi.com/submit-your-fi…

In honor of the 94th Academy Awards, AFI is thrilled to share exclusive conversations with the nominees and filmmakers behind the nominated films. From conversations at @AFIFEST, @AFIDOCS & at the @AFIConservatory, watch them all here. 👇👇👇#OscarNoms afi.com/news/2022-acad…

NEW! David Henry Gerson joins the @NEAarts podcast to talk about his documentary, The Story Won't Die, which spotlights 8 Syrian refugee artists whose work wrestles w/ the "nostalgia for home & horrors of home that can only be accessed in art." Listen: go.usa.gov/xF5q5

We're excited to share that RED TAXI received the #AFIDOCS 2021 Grand Jury Prize for Short Films! 🏆 “For its creative and accessible approach to telling a story from the perspective of those living and working in a moment of political upheaval..." — @AFIDOCS Short Films Jury ✨

Thrilled to have been a part of the US premiere celebration of @DavidHGerson documentary film #TheStoryWon’tDie. Looking forward to sharing this compelling story with more viewers following its German premiere later this year. Still available to watch now @AFIDocs

Congratulations to #EnterpriseDocFund grantee @StormLakeMovie 🏆🏆🏆 @Beth_Levison + Jerry Risius

Special Jury Prize - Short Film: #Spaces “For its intelligent use of multi-dimensional media in telling a fraught, emotional story."

Special Jury Prize - Short Film: The Communion of My Cousin Andrea “For its ability to tell a reflexive story with levity and tenderness."

Congratulations to the #AFIDOCS 2021 Award winners! afi.com/news/afi-docs-…

Thrilled to have been a part of the US premiere celebration of @DavidHGerson documentary film #TheStoryWontDie. Looking forward to sharing this compelling story with more viewers following its German premiere later this year. Still available to watch now @AFIDOCS

It means so, so much to us to be awarded the Audience Award for Best Feature at @AFIDOCS! 🎉🎊

Congratulations to the #AFIDOCS 2021 Award Winners! afi.com/news/afi-docs-…

What an amazing array of films at the @AFIDOCS festival and what a pleasure it was to moderate a conversation with @gbarker and the people featured in his new film "White Coat Rebels."

THE LOST LEONARDO is like a great detective story, looking at how a painting that may or may not have been an original da Vinci went from obscurity to fetching $450 million at auction. I was utterly riveted. Here's my review from @AFIDOCS: aisleseat.com/lost-leonardo.… #AFIDOCS

“It’s a sign of a good movie when it makes you think.” Lorry Kikta on the @AFIDOCS title Summer Of Soul (Or When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised). filmthreat.com/reviews/summer… #AFIDOCS #FilmThreatAFIDocs #SummerOfSoul

Excellent festival selections at 2021 @AFIDOCS. I screened 16 films. My top pics👇🏽 Rise Again Tulsa and The Red Summer @dawnporter. @StormLakeMovie. My Name Is Pauli Murray @Betsywest @FilmmakerJulie. When We Were Bullies @jayrosenblattfilms.