American Film Institute

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the American Film Institute.

Mission:
The American Film Institute is dedicated to celebrating excellence in the art form and to creating national education initiatives that inspire artists and audiences alike.

Vision:
The American Film Institute champions the future of the moving image as an art form. We believe in the revolutionary power of visual storytelling to share diverse perspectives, inspire empathy and drive culture forward.

AFI Values:
A Commitment to Excellence
A Belief in the Power of Storytelling to Change the World
A Dedication to Community

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In this clip from the AFI Archive, Angela Bassett talks about portraying Tina Turner in WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT.

1 year ago | [YT] | 12

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Matt Reeves came to AFI to talk about his blockbuster film THE BATMAN! 🦇

2 years ago | [YT] | 15

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Adam McKay talks to AFI Conservatory Fellows on storytelling and the importance of living in reality.

2 years ago | [YT] | 7

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Steve Carrell to Julie Andrews: "Congratulations, Mom!" #stevecarell #julieandrews #despicableme

2 years ago | [YT] | 41

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Watch Julie Andrews accept the AFI Life Achievement Award. #afilife #julieandrews

2 years ago | [YT] | 28

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Watch Gus Van Sant talk to AFI Conservatory Fellows about making his landmark New Queer Cinema film MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991).

2 years ago | [YT] | 9

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Maggie Gyllenhaal & Affonso Gonçalves on their film THE LOST DAUGHTER

2 years ago | [YT] | 11

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Watch this conversation from AFI FEST 2021 with star/producer Mahershala Ali and writer/director Benjamin Cleary

3 years ago | [YT] | 15

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JUICE WRLD: INTO THE ABYSS director Tommy Oliver talks to Billboard’s Executive Director of Hip-Hop and R&B Gail Mitchell after the documentary's world premiere at AFI FEST 2021.

3 years ago | [YT] | 5

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Watch now: JOCKEY Q&A at AFI FEST 2021 with director and co-writer Clint Bentley and stars Clifton Collins Jr., Molly Parker and Moises Arias.

3 years ago | [YT] | 9

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