"Now Playing": Projects by AFI Alumni Available to Watch in Theaters and Online in 2024
Looking for a new film or TV series to watch online? Support your fellow AFI Alumni by checking out our Now Playing section, which we update regularly each month. Whether it’s a theatrical release now premiering on VOD or a scheduled digital launch, we want to help our Alumni get the word out. If you have a project you’d like to share for next month’s edition, please fill out this form.
New Projects for August 2024
TERMINATOR ZERO
–Creator/Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer Mattson Tomlin (AFI Class of 2014)
Where to Watch: streaming beginning August 29 on Netflix
New Projects for July 2024
CHRONICLES OF A WANDERING SAINT
–Writer/Director Tomás Gómez Bustillo (AFI Class of 2018)
–Producer Amanda Freedman (AFI Class 2019)
–Editor Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino (AFI Class 2018)
–Visual Effects Artist Quinn Else (AFI Class 2019)
–Production designer/executive producer Doriane Desfaugeres (AFI Class 2018)
–Executive producer Ciro Apicella (AFI Class 2019)
–Executive producer R.J. Glass (AFI Class 2019)
–Executive producer Samir Oliveros (AFI Class 2019)
Where to watch: premiering July 5 at the Lumiere Cinema in Los Angeles, and on Friday, July 19 at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco
DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED
–Jennifer Phang (AFI DWW Class of 1999), Director
Where to watch: premiering July 12, 2024 on Disney+ and August 9, 2024 on Disney Channel
EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK
– Carolina Costa (AFI Class of 2013), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering July 14 on MGM+
KITE MAN: HELL YEAH!
– Vidhya Iyer (AFI Class of 2017), Writer/Executive Story Editor
Where to watch: premiering July 18 on HBO Max
LADY IN THE LAKE
–Sheila Wilson (AFI Class of 2017), Writer
Where to watch: premiering July 29 on Apple TV+
ME
–Bella Gonzales (AFI Class of 2018), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering July 12 on Apple TV+
TELL THAT TO THE WINTER SEA
–Jaclyn Bethany (AFI Class of 2018), Director/Co-writer
Where to watch: available for purchase and rental on digital platforms July 1 and on Amazon Prime Video Direct starting July 29
UNPRISONED, Season 2
–Jason Oldak (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering July 17 on Hulu
New Projects for June 2024
THE ACOLYTE
–Hanelle M. Culpepper (AFI DWW Class of 2002), Director
Where to watch: premiering June 4 on Disney+
AM I OK?
–Kayla Emter (AFI Class of 2008), Editor
– Mars Feehery (AFI Class of 2010), Art Director
Where to watch: premiering June 6 on Max
BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE
–Shawn Bronson (AFI Class of 2011), Art Director
Where to watch: premiering June 7 in theaters
CLIPPED
–Jason Oldark (AFI Class of 2005), Additional Photography
Where to watch: premiering June 4 on Hulu
FANCY DANCE
–Carolina Costa (AFI Class of 2013), Cinematographer
Where to watch: in select theaters June 21 and streaming June 28 on Apple TV+
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Season 2
–Catherine Goldschmidt (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering June 16 on Max
LATE BLOOMERS
–John de Menil (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer
–Anisha Acharya (AFI Class of 2014), Editor
Where to watch: premiering June 7 in theaters and on Apple TV and Prime Video
ORPHAN BLACK: ECHOES
–Kristin Fieldhouse (AFI Class of 2013), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering June 23 on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America
THE WATCHERS
–Eli Arenson (AFI Class of 2015), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering June 7 in theaters
New Projects for May 2024
BACK TO BLACK
–Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 17
BRIDGERTON, Season 3
–Tricia Brock (AFI DWW Class of 2001), Director
Where to watch: premiering May 16 on Netflix
CATCHING FIRE: THE STORY OF ANITA PALLENBERG
–Nick Higgins (AFI Class of 2002), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 3
THE CHI, Season 6, Part 2
– Stacy Pascal Gaspard (AFI Class of 2021), Director
Where to watch: premiering May 10 on Paramount+ on Showtime
IF
–Janusz Kaminski (AFI Class of 1987), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 17
IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL
–Rhianon Jones (AFI Class of 2007), co-executive producer
Where to watch: premiering May 7 on VOD
LAZARETH
– Martim Vian (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters and on VOD on May 10
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
–Mark Waters (AFI Class of 1992), Director
–Ed Wu (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering May 9 on Netflix
POOLMAN
–Patty Jenkins (AFI Class of 2000), Producer
–Erin Magill (AFI Class of 2012), Production Designer
–Sammi Wallschlaeger (AFI Class of 2012), Art Director
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 10
SUMMER CAMP
– Karsten Gopinath (AFI Class of 1993), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 31
TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN
–Brian Burgoyne (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematogrpher
Where to watch: premiering May 2 on Max
New Projects for April 2024
BREAKWATER
–James Rowe (AFI Class of 1998), Writer/Director
–Kai Krause (AFI Class of 2015), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering April 12 on Hulu
FALLOUT
–Yoni Reiss (AFI Class of 2009), Editor
Where to watch: premiering April 11 on Prime Video
THE FIRST OMEN
–Arkasha Stevenson (AFI Class of 2015), Director
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on April 5
THE GREATEST HITS
–Michael London (AFI Class of 1989), Producer
–Jennifer Glynn (AFI Class of 2006), Physical Production Executive, Searchlight Pictures.
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on April 5, followed by a streaming debut on April 12
MONKEY MAN
–Sharone Meir (AFI Class of 1993), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on April 5
PARACHUTE
–Kristen Correll (AFI Class of 2016), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on April 5
RIPLEY
–Robert Elswit (AFI Class of 1977), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering April 4 on Netflix
SASQUATCH SUNSET
–Ari Aster (AFI Class of 2010), Executive Producer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on April 12
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
–Elena Albanese (AFI Class of 2012), Production Designer
Where to watch: premiering April 19 on Roku
STRESS POSITIONS
–Arlene Muller (AFI Class of 2015), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on April 19
THE SYMPATHIZER
–Vikash Patel (AFI Class of 2004), Editor
Where to watch: premiering April 14 on HBO
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UNDER THE BRIDGE
–Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Where to watch: premiering April 17 on Hulu
New Projects for March 2024
LA CHIMERA
–Christos Dervenis (AFI Class of 2000), Line producer: Switzerland
Where to watch: premiering in theaters March 29
GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE
-Tom Hammock (AFI Class of 2004), Production Designer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on March 29
HARD WORK
–Khaled Diab (AFI Class of 2012), Writer/Director
Where to watch: premiered March 9, 2024
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MANHUNT
–Carl Franklin (AFI Class of 1986), Director
Where to watch: premiering March 15 on Apple TV+
MONKEY MAN
–Sharone Meir (AFI Class of 1993), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering at SXSW Film Festival on March 11
PARISH
–Amy Vincent (AFI Class of 1991), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering March 31 on AMC
RICKY STANICKY
–Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), Producer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on March 7
SHAYDA
–Elika Rezaee (AFI Class of 2015), Editor
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on March 1
New Projects for February 2024
DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS
–Yong Ok Lee (AFI Class of 2013), production designer
Where to watch: premieres February 23 in theaters
AN EGYPT AFFAIR
–Nick Aquilino (AFI Class of 1990), Editor
Where to watch: now streaming on Amazon Prime
LISA FRANKENSTEIN
–Paula Huidobro (AFI Class of 2004), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres February 9 in theaters
MADAME WEB
–Bryan Felty (AFI Class of 1991), art director
Where to watch: premieres February 14 in theaters
MARMALADE
–Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres February 9 in theaters and on demand
THE NEW LOOK
–Jeremy Podeswa (AFI Class of 1984), director
–Jaime Reynoso (AFI Class of 1994), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres February 14 on Apple TV+
SHOGUN
–Charlotte Brändström (AFI Class of 1982), director
Where to watch: premieres February 27 on FX
TOKYO VICE
–Ralph Jean-Pierre (AFI Class of 2012), editor
Where to watch: premieres February 8 on Max
New Projects for January 2024
THE BROTHERS SUN
–Byron Wu (AFI Class of 2019), creator/writer/executive producer
–Brad Falchuk (AFI Class of 1994), creator/writer/executive producer
–Mikkel Bondesen (AFI Class of 1998), executive producer
–Ray Yamagata (AFI Class of 1998), production designer
Where to watch: premiering January 4 on Netflix
EXPATS
–Yong Ok Lee (AFI Class of 2013), production designer
Where to watch: premiering January 26 on Amazon Prime
FOE
–Mátyás Erdély (AFI Class of 2005), cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering January 5 on Amazon Prime
THE GREATEST NIGHT IN POP
– Caleb Heller (AFI Class of 2016), Cinematographer
– Nausheen Dadabhoy (AFI Class of 2008), C Camera Operator
– Joyce Liu-Countryman (AFI Class of 2018), Associate Producer
Where to watch: premiering on Netflix on January 29
MASTERS OF THE AIR
–John Shiban (AFI Class of 1989), Story by
Where to watch: premiering January 26 on Apple TV+
MILLER’S GIRL
–Vanara Taing (AFI Class of 2012), editor
–Travis Stuart (AFI Class of 2019), First Assistant Editor
Where to watch: premiering January 26 in theaters
MONSIEUR SPADE
–Scott Frank (AFI Class of 1984), writer/director/executive producer
Where to watch: premiering January 14 on AMC/Acorn TV
NIGHT SWIM
–Bryce McGuire (AFI Class of 2013), co-writer/director
Where to watch: premiering January 5 in theaters
ORIGIN
–Matthew J. Lloyd (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering nationwide in theaters on January 19
YOU CAN’T STAY HERE
–Todd Verow (AFI Class of 1991), Producer, Director, Writer, Editor
Where to watch: premiering January 5 in theaters