Carol Burnett delivered the annual benediction at AFI AWARDS 2025 in celebration of the honorees’ remarkable achievements to close the event and shared: “I’ve never lost the deep respect and love that I have for all the stories we tell through cinema and television and by all of those behind and in front of the camera. Creative collaboration has always remained at the heart of our work, and AFI brings us all together. The world is a better place for…

In celebration of TAXI DRIVER’s 50th anniversary, AFI highlights exclusive materials from the AFI Archive and the AFI Catalog that document the history and making of the film. These two world-renowned resources reflect AFI’s ongoing commitment to preserving film history for future generations.

AFI is pleased to announce that Academy Award® nominee Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC (AFI Class of 2009) will receive the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal, which will be presented at the upcoming AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to Eddie Murphy on April 18, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Looking for a new film or TV series to watch? Check out these projects by Alumni from the AFI Conservatory film school.

During an exclusive conversation at the AFI Conservatory, Academy Award nominees director/co-writer Clint Bentley and co-writer Greg Kwedar spoke with AFI Fellows about creating their acclaimed film TRAIN DREAMS.

The 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival officially returns to Austin, TX, from March 12–18, showcasing innovative storytelling from both emerging artists and industry veterans. This year, AFI Conservatory Alumni will debut an exciting slate of films and TV series and music videos, marking another milestone in their creative journeys.

Congratulations to the AFI Conservatory Alumni and their projects nominated for an Oscar®! The nominations for the 98th Oscars® were announced by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman in a live presentation from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater on January 22, 2026. The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and televised live at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and air live in more than 200 territories worldwide.

AFI announced the dates for AFI FEST 2026 presented by Canva. The 40th edition of the Institute’s annual film festival will take place October 21–25 at the TCL Chinese Theatres in the heart of Hollywood and will feature a curated selection of Red Carpet Premiere screenings, Special Screenings, World Cinema, Documentaries and Short Films.

AFI AWARDS 2025 – community, never competition. A place where the brightest voices in film and television come together.