AFI FEST 2014 presented by Audi Announces World Cinema, Breakthough, Midnight and Cinema's Legacy Sections

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Published on Wednesday, 22 October 2014 12:41

Written by AFI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, LOS ANGELES, CA,October 22, 2014– AFI FEST 2014 presented by Audi, a program of the American Film Institute, announced today the remaining films that will screen in the World Cinema, Breakthrough,Midnight, and Cinema's Legacy programs. AFI FEST will take place November 6 through 13in Hollywood, CA, at the Dolby Theatre^®, the TCL Chinese Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

World Cinema showcases the most acclaimed international films of the year, Breakthrough highlights true discoveries of the programming process, Midnight's selections will grip the audience with terror and laughter and Cinema's Legacy highlights recent restorations of classic films and films about the history of cinema. The films in the World Cinema and Breakthrough are among those eligible for their respective section's Audience Award.

The complete AFI FEST program includes 118 films (73 features, 45 shorts), representing 39 countries. There are 29 films directed/co-directed by women, 16 documentaries and 17 animated films. The breakdown by section is: Galas/Tributes (6), Special Screenings (8), American Independents (8), New Auteurs (10), World Cinema (29),Midnight(4), Breakthrough (4), Conversations (4), Cinema's Legacy (4) and Short Films (45), and includes 9 official Foreign Language Film Oscar^®submissions.

This year's program also includes 9 films from 22 AFI alumni, including FOXCATCHER edited by Jay Cassidy (AFI Class of 1976); THE GAMBLER by production designer Keith P. Cunningham (AFI Class of 1990); THE HAIRCUT directed by Alexis O. Korycinski (AFI Directing Workshop for Women, Class of 2014); INHERENT VICE by cinematographer Robert Elswit (AFI Class of 1977); SLUT by producer Lisa Gollobin (AFI Class of 2014), screenwriter Chloe Okuno (AFI Class of 2014), cinematographer Benjamin Kirk Nielsen (AFI Class of 2014), editor Michael Block (AFI Class of 2014) and production designer Yihong Annie Ding (AFI Class of 2014); and TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER by associate producer Erin Li (AFI Directing Workshop for Women, Class of 2013).

Several filmmakers return to AFI FEST this year including CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA's Olivier Asayas; THE SALT OF THE EARTH's Wim Wenders, MOMMY's Xavier Dolan, THE ABSENT's Nicolás Pereda, SELF MADE's Shira Geffen and BUZZARD's Joel Potrykus.

As previously announced, the Opening Night Gala will be the World Premiere of A MOST VIOLENT YEAR (DIR J.C. Chandor) onThursday, November 6, INHERENT VICE (DIR Paul Thomas Anderson) will play onSaturday, November 8, the World Premiere of THE GAMBLER (DIR Rupert Wyatt) will play onMonday, November 10, THE HOMESMAN (DIR Tommy Lee Jones) will play onTuesday, November 11, Sophia Loren will be honored with a special Tribute onWednesday, November 12and FOXCATCHER (DIR Bennett Miller) will be the Closing Night Gala onThursday, November 13. Please note that Opening Night will now be at the Dolby Theatre.

The AFI FEST mobile app is now available for download. Festival-goers can create their own personalized festival schedule; learn all about this year's films and events; receive instant messages and breaking news; and purchase passes and get free tickets. The app is available for both iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices for free. Download the iOS version or the Android versionhere.

Free individual tickets to AFI FEST screenings and Galas will be available to the general public online at AFI.com beginningFriday, October 24, but only the Cinepass Express pass will provide priority entry to all regular screenings including the World Cinema, Breakthrough,Midnight, and Cinema's Legacy selections, as well as access into the Cinema Lounge. These and other AFI FEST Passes are on sale now atAFI.com/AFIFEST, and AFI Members receive special discounts. The American Film Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and cultural organization, and Patron Packages are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

For the 11th year, Audi is the festival's presenting sponsor. Additional top sponsors include AT&T, Coca-Cola, VIZIO, American Airlines (the official airline of AFI), Dunkin' Donuts, Netflix and Stella Artois. The festival's venue sponsors include the Dolby Theatre, TCL Chinese Theatres, the Hollywood & Highland Center, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and the Egyptian Theatre.

About the American Film Institute
AFI is America's promise to preserve the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work and to educate the next generation of storytellers.AFI programs include theAFI Catalog of Feature FilmsandAFI Archive, which preserve film heritage for future generations; theAFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film;AFI Awards, honoring the most outstanding motion pictures and television programs of the year;AFI's 100 Years...100 Moviestelevision events and movie reference lists, which have introduced and reintroduced classic American movies to millions of film lovers; year-round and special event exhibition through AFI FEST presented by Audi, AFI DOCS and the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center; and educating the next generation of storytellers at the world-renowned AFI Conservatory. For more information about AFI, visit AFI.comor connect with AFI attwitter.com/AmericanFilm,facebook.com/AmericanFilmInstituteandyoutube.com/AFI.

About AFI FEST presented by Audi
A program of the American Film Institute, AFI FEST presented by Audi is a celebration of global cinema and today's Hollywood – an opportunity for master filmmakers and emerging artists to come together with audiences in the movie capital of the world. AFI FEST is the only festival of its stature that is free to the public. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for both Short Film categories for the annual Academy Awards^®. This year's edition takes placeNovember 6–13, 2014. Additional information about AFI FEST is available atAFI.com/AFIFEST. Connect with AFI FEST atfacebook.com/AFIFEST,twitter.com/AFIFESTandyoutube.com/AFIFEST.

About Audi
Audi of America Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. The Audi Group delivered 1,575,500 vehicles to customers globally in 2013, and broke all-time company sales records for the fourth straight year in the U.S. Through 2018, AUDI AG will invest about $30 billion in new products, facilities and technologies. Visitwww.audiusa.comorwww.audiusanews.comfor more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.