AFI FEST

We’re proud to have celebrated these films on their journey to the Academy Awards. #Oscars #AFIFEST 🎬 Short film submissions for AFI FEST 2026 are now open. Submit at fest.afi.com/submit-your-fi…

👏 Congratulations to the Best Live Action Short Film Oscar winners — TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA, the AFI FEST 2024 Live Action Short Grand Jury Prize winner, and THE SINGERS, which screened at AFI FEST 2025. @canva

🎥 Today is the Early Deadline to submit your live action, animated or documentary short films to #AFIFEST 2026 presented by @Canva! Submit your film now to take advantage of a discounted rate 👉 filmfreeway.com/AFIFEST.

📣 #AFIFEST 2026 presented by @Canva returns to the heart of Hollywood October 21–25, 2026, bringing filmmakers, artists and audiences together from around the world. 🎥 Filmmakers: Submissions for the Short Film Competition are now open. Learn more at FEST.AFI.com.

🎬 Visionary director Gus Van Sant joined audiences at #AFIFEST presented by @Canva for an exclusive conversation about his latest film, DEAD MAN’S WIRE — and what made its screenplay unlike any he’d read before. 💬✨

At #AFIFEST presented by @Canva, @arnettwill and @LauraDern joined audiences to discuss making Bradley Cooper’s IS THIS THING ON? — and why, for them, it all comes down to the art form. @searchlightpics #IsThisThingOn

🎬✨ And the winners of the #AFIFEST 2025 Short Film Competition presented by @Canva are... 🌟 Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all who entered! bit.ly/3J37ZMw

The final night of #AFIFEST presented by @Canva, and what a memorable one it was! From opening night to yesterday’s last screening, thank you to all the filmmakers and movie lovers who joined us in celebrating the best in world cinema. We can’t wait to do it all again next year.

.@RealHughJackman and Kate Hudson in perfect harmony on Closing Night for the world premiere of SONG SUNG BLUE. 💙🎶 #AFIFEST presented by Canva #songsungblue #hughjackman #katehudson

A proud moment — Kristen Stewart brings THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER to #AFIFEST presented by @Canva ⭐️ #TheChronologyOfWater #KristenStewart

Suzette Quintanilla joined a Q&A at #AFIFEST presented by @Canva to discuss the making of the new @Netflix documentary SELENA Y LOS DINOS and why telling her sister Selena’s story continues to matter.

🎬 “La-dee-da.” 💫 Amanda Peet reflects on Diane Keaton’s timeless charm and that unforgettable ANNIE HALL moment at #AFIFEST presented by @Canva. A celebration of cinematic icons and the scenes that stay with us forever. ❤️‍🔥

Arrrr You ready? The cast and crew of THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS made a splash at #AFIFEST presented by @Canva red carpet! 💛 Fans soaked up the fun as the beloved sponge returned to the big screen for an unforgettable premiere. 🎬🌟 #SpongeBob @SpongeBobMovie

Yesterday was another unforgettable, packed day at AFI FEST presented by @Canva✨ It’s the final day of LA's film festival, but there’s still time to experience incredible films on the big screen. Get your tickets at Fest.AFI.com.

G U S 👏 V A N 👏 S A N T The visionary filmmaker brought his latest, DEAD MAN’S WIRE, to #AFIFEST presented by @Canva. #gusvansant #deadmanswire 📸@jaylclendenin

📸 @sydney_sweeney making time for her fans ✨ @ChristyMovie #AFIFEST

🩷 🥊 ✨ #AFIFEST @Canva #SydneySweeney

Now seated for Bad Apples at @AFIFEST! 🍎

🎟️ Tickets to #AFIFEST 2025 presented by @Canva are NOW ON SALE! World premieres, acclaimed documentaries, groundbreaking shorts, films from world-renowned filmmakers, bold new voices — and more. 🍿 Be part of LA’s film festival Oct 22–26. Buy tickets at Fest.AFI.com

Congratulations to all of the recent AFI graduates who screened their thesis films at the sold-out AFI Conservatory Showcase at #AFIFEST presented by Canva! The next generation of filmmakers has arrived — and FEST audiences loved their shorts. @AMC_TV