AFI Fest 2025 Presented By Canva Announces Sponsors, Partners, Opens 10.22
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 08:34
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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the sponsors and partners for AFI FEST 2025 presented by Canva. This year's festival runs from Wednesday, October 22 through Sunday, October 26 in Hollywood, presenting over 160 films.






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