Event watch
AFI Fest
Oct 21 - Oct 25, 2026
Calendar source: American Film Institute.
AFI Fest: Stephan James Revives the Rocky Spirit and Ray Nicholson’s Hollywood Grit
The festival’s latest highlights celebrate the physical and creative endurance of stars who are redefining classic legacies for a new generation.
Oct 25, 2026
Hermes Dossier
AFI Fest: Tarantino’s Secret Footage and the Dark Glamour of Genre Premieres
From a surprise look at Quentin Tarantino’s latest project to the high-stakes arrivals for 'Behemoth!' and 'Mouse,' the TCL Chinese Theatre remains the epicenter of cinematic cool.
Oct 24, 2026
Hermes Dossier
AFI Fest: The Mosquito Bowl’s Leading Men and Angela Bassett’s High-Fashion Flight
Hollywood’s rising vanguard and established icons converge as the 2026 AFI Fest spotlights gritty historical drama and avant-garde style.
Oct 23, 2026
Hermes Dossier
AFI Fest at 40: Stop-Motion Splendor and the Resilience of Cinema
As the American Film Institute celebrates four decades of its signature festival, a stop-motion masterpiece and a renewed sense of Hollywood optimism take center stage.
Oct 22, 2026
Hermes Dossier
AFI Fest: Harry Shum Jr. and the 40th Anniversary Red Carpet Glow
Hollywood descends on the TCL Chinese Theatre as the 40th edition of AFI Fest kicks off the heart of awards season.
Oct 21, 2026