"Now Playing": Projects by AFI Alumni Available to Watch in Theaters and Online

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 December 2023

ALL OF US STRANGERS

–Jonathan Alberts (AFI Class of 2001), Editor

Where to watch: premiering in theaters on December 22

THE BASICS OF LOVE, 35mm print

Programmed alongside Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD

–Joshua Nathan (AFI Class of 2021), Writer/Director

–Xixian Wang (AFI Class of 2021), Producer

–Andi Obarski (AFI Class of 2021), Cinematographer

–Colton Warren (AFI Class of 2021), Editor

–Haven Kim (AFI Class of 2021), Production Designer

–Marina Perez Ramirez (AFI Class of 2021), Production Designer

Where to watch: the theatrical premiere will take place Sunday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Brain Dead Studios theater on Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles.

FERRARI

–Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), Producer

–Lars Sylvest (AFI Class of 1999), Producer

–Franck Méndez (AFI Class of 2017), 1st Assistant Editor

Where to watch: premiering in theaters on December 25

FINESTKIND

–Bryan Felty (AFI Class of 1992), Art Director

Where to watch: streaming on Paramount+ beginning December 15

THE IRON CLAW

–Mátyás Erdély (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer

–Sammi Wallschlaeger (AFI Class of 2012), Art Director

Where to watch: premiering in theaters on December 22

LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND

–Sam Esmail (AFI Class of 2004), Writer/Director/Producer

Where to watch: streaming December 8 on Netflix

MAESTRO

–Matthew Libatique (AFI Class of 1992), Cinematographer

Where to watch: streaming on Netflix beginning December 20

MAY DECEMBER

–Nicholas Erickson (AFI Class of 2015), Associate Producer

–Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), Executive Producer

–Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993), Editor

–Chris Tenzis (AFI Class of 2019), Assistant Editor

Where to watch: streaming on Netflix beginning December 1

ORIGIN

–Matthew J. Lloyd (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer

Where to watch: limited theatrical release on December 8

SHAYDA

–Elika Rezaee (AFI Class of 2015), Editor

Where to watch: in select theaters on December 1

SHOWDOWN AT THE GRAND

–Noah Rosenthal (AFI Class of 2008), Cinematographer

Where to watch: special in-theater screening on December 7 at the Braindead Cinema in Los Angeles. Also streaming on Apple, Amazon and Vudu.

THE ZONE OF INTEREST

–James Wilson (AFI Class of 1991), Producer

Where to watch: limited theatrical release on December 15

New Projects for November 2023

DREAM SCENARIO

–Ari Aster (AFI Class of 2010), Producer

Where to watch: premieres in theaters November 10

FINGERNAILS

–Jerome Duboz (AFI Class of 1999), Executive Producer

Where to watch: in select theaters and streaming November 3

THE HOLDOVERS

–Terrence Hayes (AFI Class of 2001), Additional Photography

Where to watch: premieres in theaters November 10

THE KILLER

– Lara Panah-Izadi (AFI DWW Class of 2020), Third Assistant Director

–Argya Sadan (AFI Class of 2017), Set Designer

Where to watch: premieres November 10 on Netflix

LAWMEN: BASS REEVES

–Chad Feehan (AFI Class of 2004), Creator, Writer and Showrunner

–Jonathan Converse (AFI Class of 2013), Editor

–Jacob Forman (AFI Class of 2004), Writer

–Christopher Gay (AFI Class of 2006), Editor

–Tommy Maddox Upshaw (AFI Class of 2004)

–David Kashevaroff (AFI Class of 2004)

Where to watch: premieres November 5 on Paramount+

LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND

–Sam Esmail (AFI Class of 2004), Writer/Director/Producer

Where to watch: premieres in select theaters on November 22 before streaming December 8 on Netflix

MAESTRO

–Matthew Libatique (AFI Class of 1992), Cinematographer

Where to watch: premieres in a limited theatrical release on November 22 before streaming December 20 on Netflix

MAY DECEMBER

–Nicholas Erickson (AFI Class of 2015), Associate Producer

–Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), Executive Producer

–Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993), Editor

–Chris Tenzis (AFI Class of 2019), Assistant Editor

Where to watch: premieres November 17 in theaters

A MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD

–Zal Batmanglij (AFI Class of 2006), Creator/Writer/Director/Executive Producer

Where to watch: set to premiere November 14 on FX

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnPl4PuNb5U&ab_channel=FXNetworks

NEXT GOAL WINS

–Melinda Sue Gordon (AFI Class of 1980), Still Photographer: Additional Photography

Where to watch: premieres November 17 in theaters

RADICAL

–Eugenio Richer (AFI Class of 2012), Editor

Where to watch: premieres November 3 in theaters

RETURN SASYK TO THE SEA

– Andrea Odezynska (AFI Class of 1990), Writer/Director

Where to watch: now streaming on Amazon Prime

Link to trailer: https://vimeo.com/691926935

RUSTIN

–Daniel Sladek (AFI Class of 1985), Executive Producer

–Nathan W. Bailey (AFI Class of 2010), Set Designer

–David Schmalz (AFI Class of 1984), Video Assist: Visual Effects

Where to watch: premieres November 3 in select theaters and November 17 on Netflix

SLY

–Justin Kane (AFI Class of 2013), Cinematographer

Where to watch: premieres November 3 on Netflix

New Projects for October 2023

BOSCH: LEGACY, Season 2

Pieter Jan Brugge (AFI Class of 1979), Executive Producer
Rafael Nur (AFI Class of 2016), Editor
Where to watch: premieres October 20 on Freevee

DICKS: THE MUSICAL

Michelle Lawler (AFI Class of 2012), Cinematographer
Connor O’Brien (AFI Class of 2013), C Camera/Ronin Operator
Where to watch: premieres October 6 in theaters

FAIR PLAY

Marian Jiménez (AFI Class of 2012), Assistant Editor
Where to watch: premieres October 6 on Netflix

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER

Brett W. Bachman (AFI Class of 2011), Editor
Where to watch: premieres October 12 on Netflix

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S

Lyn Moncrief (AFI Class of 2003), Cinematographer
Beatriz Sequeira (AFI Class of 2003), Executive Producer
Where to watch: premieres October 27 in theaters

FOE

Mátyás Erdély (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres October 6 in theaters

THE HOLDOVERS

Terrence Hayes (AFI Class of 2001), Additional Photography
Where to watch: premieres October 27 in theaters

LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY

Susannah Grant (AFI Class of 1991), Executive Producer
Where to watch: premieres October 13 on Apple TV+

NYAD

Kara Lindstrom (AFI Class of 1983), Production Designer
Where to watch: Premieres October 20 on Netflix

New Projects for September 2023

THE CHANGELING

Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005), director/executive producer
Where to watch: premieres September 8, 2023 on Apple TV+

THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK

Charlotte Brändström (AFI Class of 1982), Director
Where to watch: premieres September 22, 2023 on Peacock

DICKS: THE MUSICAL

Michelle Lawler (AFI Class of 2012), Cinematographer
Connor O’Brien (AFI Class of 2013), C Camera/Ronin Operator
Where to watch: premiering in theaters September 29, 2023

THE EQUALIZER 3

Robert Richardson (AFI Class of 1979), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres in theaters on September 1, 2023

GEN V

Wei-Ning Yu (AFI Class of 2010), executive story editor
Where to watch: premieres September 29, 2023 on Amazon Prime Video

A HAUNTING IN VENICE

Haris Zambarloukos (AFI Class of 1994), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres in theaters on September 15, 2023

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY: ONE OF THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD

Phil Branch (AFI Class of 2001), director
Where to watch: premiering September 6 on PBS streaming and On Demand platforms.

THE MORNING SHOW, Season 3

Mimi Leder (AFI Class of 1973), director/executive producer
Bjørn T. Myrholt (AFI Class of 2000), editor
Where to watch: premiere on Apple TV+ on September 13, 2023

THE OTHER BLACK GIRL

Tarin Anderson (AFI Class of 2004), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres September 13, 2023 on Hulu

https://youtu.be/7gmYkNE0wYw?si=a_jYcyNxgm2iO-V9

PERPETRATOR

Sevdije Kastrati (AFI Class of 2011), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres September 1, 2023 on Shudder

THE SAINT OF SECOND CHANCES

Antonio Paz Cisneros (AFI Class of 2012), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres September 19 on Netflix

SATANIC HISPANICS

Daniela Medeiros (AFI Class of 2015), Production Designer
Where to watch: premieres in theaters on September 14, 2023

THE WHEEL OF TIME, Season 2

Steven Fierberg (AFI Class of 1995), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres September 1, 2023 on Amazon Prime

New Projects for August 2023

AHSOKA

Jennifer Getzinger (AFI DWW Class 2005), Director
Todd Cherniawsky (AFI Class of 1993), Production Designer
Where to watch: premieres on Disney+ August 23, 2023

BIRTH/REBIRTH

Taylor Mason (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Where to watch: limited theatrical release by IFC Films and Shudder on August 18, 2023

BLUE BEETLE

Gareth Dunnet Alcocer (AFI Class of 2013), Writer
Pawel Pogorzelski (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters August 18, 2023

THE CHI, Season 6

Nancy C. Mejia (AFI DWW Class of 2018), Director
Where to watch: streaming on Showtime beginning August 4, 2023

HAUNTING OF THE QUEEN MARY

Lars Sylvest (AFI Class of 1999), Producer
Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), Producer
Where to watch: will premiere theatrically on August 18, 2023

KING COAL

Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2006), Producer
Where to watch: premiering in select theaters on August 11, 2023

THE LINCOLN LAWYER, Part 2

Rachel Katz (AFI Class of 2010), Editor
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix beginning on August 3, 2023

LIVE TO 100: SECRETS OF THE BLUE ZONES

Michael Steiner (AFI Class of 2014), Co-Producer
Cemile Turam (AFI Class of 2017), Associate Producer
Jhanvi Motla (AFI Class of 2017), Associate Producer
Joyce Liu-Countryman (AFI Class of 2018), Associate Producer
Where to watch: premiering August 30, 2023 on Netflix

THE PASSENGER

Lyn Moncreif (AFI Class of 2003), Cinematographer
Where to watch: set to be released digitally on August 4, 2023, by MGM+

RESERVATION DOGS, Season 3

Varun Viswanath (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Where to watch: will be streaming on Hulu/FX beginning August 2, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3BpDkYjlTY&ab_channel=FXNetworks

WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY, Season 2

Todd Banhazl (AFI Class of 2009), Director/Cinematographer
Ricardo Diaz (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Gala Goliani (AFI Class of 2013), Associate Producer
Argya Sadan (AFI Class of 2017), Set Designer
Frederic J.A. Richter (AFI Class of 2012), Archive Researcher
Where to watch: streaming on Max August 6, 2023

https://youtu.be/z76liPf7o-4

New Projects for July 2023

BARBIE

Allison Jones (AFI Class of 1981), Casting Director
Andrew Max Cahn (AFI Class of 1992), Supervising Art Director Los Angeles
Where to watch: premiering in theaters July 21

EARTH MAMA

James Wilson (AFI Class of 1991), Executive Producer
Where to watch: premiering in select theaters July 7

HAUNTED MANSION

Jeffrey Waldron (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Shawn Bronson (AFI Class of 2011), Art Direction
Where to watch: premiering in theaters July 28

JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL

Michael Dinner (AFI Class of 1979), Writer/Director/Executive Producer
Jon Avnet (AFI Class of 1972), Director
Amy Vincent (AFI Class of 1991), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering July 18 on FX

https://youtu.be/N6KEgWSFfaE

THEATER CAMP

Nate Hurtsellers (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters July 14

THE SLUMBER PARTY

Michelle Lawler (AFI Class of 2012), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters July 28

SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS

Eric Koretz (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering July 23 on Paramount+

THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY, Season 2

Sandra Valde-Hansen (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer
Where to watch: streaming on Amazon Prime

THEY CLONED TYRONE

Franco-Giacomo Carbone (AFI Class of 1998), Production Designer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters July 21

New Projects for June 2023

AMERICAN PAIN

Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2005), Producer
Where to watch: premiering June 8, 2023 on HBO

BASED ON A TRUE STORY

Michelle Lawler (AFI Class of 2012), Cinematographer
Varun Viswanath (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Premiering June 8 on Paramount+

BLACK MIRROR, Season 6

Uta Briesewitz (AFI Class of 1994), Director
Where to watch: premiering in June 2023 on Netflix

FLAMIN’ HOT

Kayla Emter (AFI Class of 2008), Editor
Selinda Zhou (AFI Class of 2018), First Assistant Editor
Where to watch: premiering June 9, 2023 on Hulu and Disney+

THE IDOL

Claudia Ethridge (AFI Class of 2018), Set Designer
Where to watch: premiering June 4, 2023 on HBO

JAGGED MIND

Daniela Ruiz (AFI Class of 2015), Producer
Rasa Partin (AFI Class of 2016), Cinematographer
Where to watch: debuting June 15, 2023 on Hulu

SHOOTING STARS

Karsten Gopinath (AFI Class of 1993), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering June 2, 2023 on Peacock

THE STROLL

Sara Kinney (AFI Class of 2021), Cinematographer
Where to watch: debuting June 21, 2023 on HBO

New Projects for May 2023

ABOUT MY FATHER

Javiera Varas (AFI Class of 2006), Production Designer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 26, 2023

THE ALLNIGHTER

Ken Morris (AFI Class of 2016), Producer
Marcin Banasiak (AFI Class of 2017), Cinematographer
Scott Ray (AFI Class of 2016), 2nd Unit Cinematographer
Adele Cain (AFI Class of 2017), Production Designer
Oliver Lukacs (AFI Class of 2017), Gaffer
Mary Ma (AFI Class of 2017), Key Grip
Where to watch: premiering May 1, 2023

AMERICAN BORN CHINESE

Jacqueline Kay (AFI Class of 2013), Art Director
Jean-Paul Leonard (AFI Class of 2011), Set Designer
Xi Yang (AFI Class of 2017), Set Designer
Where to watch: premiering May 24 on Disney+

BEING MARY TYLER MOORE

James Adolphus (AFI Class of 2011), Director/Producer/Cinematographer
Where to watch: HBO Los Angeles Premiere at the Pickford Center for Performing Arts is on May 23 and streaming on HBO MAX on May 26

GHOSTS OF BEIRUT

Hammad Hassan (AFI Class of 2018), Lead Assistant Editor
Christopher Young (AFI Class of 2016), Assistant Editor
Where to watch: premiering May 19, 2023 on SHOWTIME and Paramount+

MASTER GARDENER

Paul Schrader (AFI Class of 1969), Writer/Director
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 19, 2023

MONICA

Christina Dow (AFI Class of 2015), Producer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 12, 2023

PLATONIC

John Guleserian (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Therea Guleserian (AFI Class of 2006), Production Designer
Where to watch: streaming May 24, 2023 on Apple TV+

A SMALL LIGHT

Lynarion Hubbard (AFI Class of 2007), Editor
Mo Faraji (AFI Class of 2018), Assistant Editor
Noam Klement (AFI Class of 2021), Apprentice Editor
Where to watch: premiering May 1, 2023 on National Geographic and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.

STILL: A MICHAEL J. FOX MOVIE

Annetta Marion (AFI DWW Class of 2005), Producer
Where to watch: Streaming on Apple TV+ on May 12, 2023

WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS

Steven Rasch (AFI Class of 1988), Editor
Where to watch: streaming May 1 on HBO

https://youtu.be/QuKM2sTTmHg

YOU HURT MY FEELINGS

Jeffrey Waldron (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premiering in theaters on May 26, 2023

New Projects for April 2023

AIR

Robert Richardson (AFI Class of 1979), Cinematographer
Kelsi Drew Howard (AFI Class of 2021), Art Department Production Assistant
Where to watch: in theaters nationwide on April 5, 2023

BEEF

Zirao Zhang (AFI Class of 2021), Concept Illustrator
Where to watch: premiering on Netflix April 6, 2023

https://youtu.be/AFPIMHBzGDs

BLINDSPOTTING, Season 2 Premiere

Tarin Anderson (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Where to watch: debuting April 14, 2023 on Starz

https://youtu.be/7tWaD6jLE04

CARMEN

Lisa Loomer (AFI TV Writing Workshop, Class of 1987), Screenwriter
Where to watch: in theaters beginning April 21, 2003.

DEAD RINGERS

Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1995), Editor
Erin Magill (AFI Class of 2012), Production Designer
Where to watch: premiering April 21 on Amazon Prime

https://youtu.be/FA_XOruRFfU

FLORIDA MAN

Miguel Arteta (AFI Class of 1990), Director/Executive Producer
Varun Viswanath (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Where to watch: premiering on April 13, 2023 on Netflix

LOVE & DEATH

Lesli Linka Glatter (AFI DWW Class of 1982), Director/Executive Producer
Where to watch: premiering April 27, 2023 on HBO Max

https://youtu.be/Z778sJGKB3E

MRS. DAVIS

Shannon Walsh (AFI Class of 2016), Art Director
Nathan W. Bailey (AFI Class 2010), Art Director
Eric Jihwan Jeon (AFI Class 2010), Art Director
Katia Nájera (AFI Class 2018), Set Designer
Where to watch: streaming beginning April 20, 2023 on Peacock

PAINT

Todd Jeffery (AFI Class of 2003), Production Designer
Where to watch: in theaters beginning April 7, 2003.

RENFIELD

Mako Kamitsuna (AFI DWW Class of 2011), Editor
Where to watch: in theaters April 14, 2023

SAINT X

Javiera Varas (AFI Class of 2006), Production Designer
Where to watch: premieres April 26, 2023 on Hulu

SWEETWATER

Eric Potter (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Where to watch: in theaters April 14, 2023

TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Garrett Price (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Where to watch: premiering April 7, 2023 on Hulu

A TOURIST’S GUIDE TO LOVE

Heidi Levitt (AFI Class of 1987), Casting Director
Where to watch: debuting April 27, 2023 on Netflix

LA USURPADORA THE MUSICAL

Aaron Rivera-Ashford (AFI Class of 2015), Executive Producer
Santiago Limon (AFI Class of 2013), Director
Where to watch: premieres April 7, 2023

New Projects for March 2023

DAISY JONES AND THE SIX

Stacy Traub (AFI Class of 1994), Writer/Executive Producer
Garret Price (AFI Class of 20o5), Editor
Where to watch: streaming on Amazon Prime beginning March 3, 2023

EXTRAPOLATIONS

Steph Zenee Perez (AFI Class of 2015), Editor, Voice Over Work Artist
David Makana Kabisch (AFI Class of 2017), VFX Assistant Editor
Where to watch: streaming on Apple TV+ beginning March 17, 2023

MURDER MYSTERY 2

Bryan Felty (AFI Class of 1992), Art Director
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix beginning March 31, 2023

THE POWER

Raelle Tucker (AFI DWW Class of 2003), writer/executive producer
Brennan Elizabeth Peters (AFI Class of 2015), writer
Where to watch: premiering on Amazon Prime on March 31, 2023

SCHOOL SPIRITS

Oran Zegman (AFI Class of 2018), Director
Where to watch: debuts March 9, 2023 on Paramount+

SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS

Shawn Bronson (AFI Class of 2011), Art Director
Where to watch: premiering in theaters March 17, 2023

YELLOWJACKETS, Season 2

François Dagenais (AFI Class of 1995), cinematographer
Where to Watch: Premieres March 24, 2023 on Showtime

New Projects for February 2023

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA

Scott Jacobs (AFI Class of 2007, First Assistant Editor
Where to watch: In theaters February 17, 2023

BIG CHIEF BLACK HAWK

Paul Fishback (AFI Class of 2019), producer
Where to watch: PBS’s WORLD CHANNEL’s America Reframed on February 16.

COCAINE BEAR

John Guleserian (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Adam McDaid (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer: Second Unit, Georgia Unit
James Notari (AFI Class of 2007), Digital Imaging Technician: LA Unit
Where to watch: in theaters February 24, 2023

https://youtu.be/e-I-YCy7yKY

THE CONSULTANT

Charlotte Brändström (AFI Class of 1982), director
Alexis Ostrander (AFI DWW Class of 2014), director
Where to watch: streaming on Amazon Prime Video beginning February 24

HELLO TOMORROW!

Maya Sigel (AFI Class of 2007), Production Designer
Where to watch: set to premiere on Apple TV+ on February 17, 2023

LIFE UPSIDE DOWN

Cecilia Miniucchi (AFI Class of 1984), writer/director
Where to watch: in theaters January 27, 2023

LINOLEUM

Keara Burton (AFI Class of 2017), Editor
Ed Wu (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer
Where to watch: set to be released in select theaters on February 24, 2023

PARTY DOWN, Season 3

Jude Weng (AFI DWW Class of 1998), director
Where to watch: premiering February 24 on Starz

https://youtu.be/Ad3ELGjAG7c

New Projects for December 2022 and January 2023

BARDO, FALSE CHRONICLE OF A HANDFUL OF TRUTHS

Vero Vackova (AFI Class of 2016), First Assistant Editor
Where to watch: released on December 16, 2022, on Netflix

EMILY IN PARIS, Season 2

Steven Fierberg (AFI Class of 1995), Cinemtographer
Where to watch: premiering December 21, 2022 on Netflix

FIREFLY LANE, Season 2 Premiere

Maggie Friedman (AFI Class of 1998), Creator/Writer
Where to watch: premiering December 2, 2022 on Netflix

FOUR SAMOSAS

Aakash Raj (AFI Class of 2019), Cinematographer
Anisha Acharya (AFI Class of 2014), Editor
Mengyao Mia Zhang (AFI Class of 2020), Assistant Editor
Where to watch: in theaters December 2 at the Harkins (Cerritos) and Laemmle NoHo 7

GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY

Hang Dara Zhao (AFI Class of 2018), Concept Artist
Where to watch: premiering December 23, 2022 on Netflix

THE HARBINGER

Richard W. King (AFI Class of 2012), Producer
Ludovica Isidori (AFI Class of 2013), Cinematographer
Xiyu Lin (AFI Class of 2020), Production Designer
Justin Chandra (AFI Class 2012), Visual Effects Artist
Olesia Saveleva (AFI Class of 2017), Gaffer
Where to watch: premieres in theaters December 1, 2022

KINDRED

Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Executive Producer
Where to watch: premiering December 13, 2022, on FX

LIVING

Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), Executive Producer
Where to watch: will be released theatrically on December 23, 2022

THE PALE BLUE EYE

Masanobu Takayanagi (AFI Class of 2002), Cinematographer
Where to watch: will be released January 6, 2022 on Netflix

SHOTGUN WEDDING

Peter Deming (AFI Class of 1980), Cinematographer
Where to watch: released theatrically on January 23, 2022

THE SON

Julie Robinson (AFI DWW Class of 1987), Script Supervisor: NY Unit
Where to watch: released theatrically on January 20, 2022

THE TERRITORY

Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Producer
Where to watch: set to premiere on the National Geographic channel on December 1, and available to stream the next day, December 2, 2022 on Disney+.

THE WHALE

Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Producer
Matthew Libatique (AFI Class of 1992), Cinematographer
Where to watch: scheduled to be released theatrically on December 9, 2022

New Projects for November 2022

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

Autumn Durald Arkapaw (AFI Class of 2009), cinematographer
Where to watch: released theatrically on November 11, 2022

THE FABELMANS

David Lynch (AFI Class of 1970), actor
Janusz Kamiński (AFI Class of 1987), cinematographer
Sarah Broshar (AFI Class of 2005), editor
Andrew Max Cahn (AFI Class of 1992), Supervising Art Director
Katelynn Wheelock (AFI Class of 2010), Assistant Art Director
Where to watch: released theatrically on November 11, 2022

FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE

Susannah Grant (AFI Class of 1991), Executive Producer
Where to watch: released November 17, 2022 on Hulu

GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY

Hang Dara Zhao (AFI Class of 2018), Concept Artist
Where to watch: scheduled to be released theatrically on November 23, 2022

IS THAT BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU?!?

Cemile Turam (AFI Class of 2017), Associate Producer
Where to watch: premieres November 11, 2022 on Netflix

THE L WORD: GENERATION Q

Katrelle Kindred (AFI DWW Class of 2018), director
Nancy Mejia (AFI DWW Class of 2018), director/co-producer
Moira Morel (AFI Class of 2014), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres November 18, 2022 on Showtime

https://youtu.be/cga77KHzbqA

THE MENU

Peter Deming (AFI Class of 1980), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres theatrically on November 18, 2022

NANNY

Bill Benenson (AFI Class of 1975), Executive Producer
Where to watch: scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 23, 2022 by Amazon Studios, prior to streaming on Prime Video starting December 16, 2022.

NEXT EXIT

Narineh Hacopian (AFI Class of 2011), producer
Brett W. Bachman (AFI Class of 2011), editor/executive producer
Where to watch: in theaters and on demand November 4, 2022

SELL/BUY/DATE

Gabriela Gonzalez (AFI Class of 2010), Producer
Marina Stabile (AFI Class of 2009), Producer
Daniel Myers (AFI Class of 2013), Lead Assistant Editor
Hannah Getz (AFI Class of 2017), Camera Operator
Where to watch: will be available on VOD on November 8, 2022

SOFT & QUIET

Beth de Araújo (AFI Class of 2013; AFI DWW Class of 2018)
Joshua Beirne-Golden (AFI Class of 2011), producer
Saba Zerehi (AFI Class of 2014), producer
Beatriz Sequeira (AFI Class of 2003), executive producer
Where to watch: scheduled to be released theatrically on November 4, 2022

THE SON

Julie Robinson (AFI DWW Class of 1987), Script Supervisor: NY Unit
Where to watch: scheduled to be released in the United States on November 25, 2022

WEDNESDAY

Gandja Monteiro (AFI DWW Class of 2018), director
Where to watch: released November 23, 2022 on Netflix

https://youtu.be/Q73UhUTs6y0

New Projects for October 2022

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

Daniel Dreifuss (AFI Class of 2007), Producer
Where to watch: released October 28, 2022 on Netflix

AMERICAN MURDERER

Matthew Gentile (AFI Class of 2015), Writer/Director
Kalilah Robinson (AFI Class of 2016), Cinematographer
Matt Allen (AFI Class of 2017), Editor/Score Producer/Post-Production Supervisor/Pre-Visualization Editor
Christopher Young (AFI Class of 2016), Editor/Script Editor
Justin Chandra (AFI Class of 2012), VFX Artist
April Du (AFI Class of 2018), Assistant Editor
Krishna Sanchez (AFI Class of 2020), Assistant Editor
Stas Bondarenko (AFI Class of 2016), Camera Operator
Where to watch: released theatrically on October 21, 2022 and on VOD October 28, 2022. The film will also screen at The Newport Beach International Film Festival on October 15, 2022.

https://youtu.be/DUq3QRWwXts

AMSTERDAM

Jay Cassidy (AFI Class of 1976), Editor
Where to watch: released theatrically on October 7, 2022

CALL JANE

Leal Naim (AFI Class of 2016), Executive Producer
Thomas Burke (AFI Class of 2016), Executive Producer
Where to watch: released theatrically on October 28, 2022

DECISION TO LEAVE

Ji-yong Kim (AFI Class of 2003), Cinematographer
Where to watch: released theatrically on October 14, 2022

THE GOOD NURSE

Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Producer
Where to watch: Released theatrically October 26, 2022

HIGH SCHOOL

Carolina Costa (AFI Class of 2013), Cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres October 14, 2022 on Freevee

RESURRECTION

Michael McGuire (AFI Class of 2009), Executive Producer
Where to watch: Released theatrically October 28, 2022 on Shudder

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL

Jeff Kirschenbaum (AFI Class of 1999), Producer
Where to watch: Released theatrically October 19, 2022

SIGNIFICANT OTHER

David Kashevaroff (AFI Class of 2004), Editor
Priscilla Elliott (AFI Class of 2001), Production Designer
Where to watch: released on Paramount+ on October 7, 2022

THE STRANGER

Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), Executive Producer
Lars Sylvest (AFI Class of 1999), Executive Producer
Where to watch: Released theatrically October 19, 2022

TÁR

Todd Field (AFI Class of 1992), Writer/Director
Where to watch: released theatrically on October 7, 2022

WENDELL & WILD

Kim Blanchette (AFI Class of 1983), Animator
Where to watch: released theatrically on October 21, 2022

New Projects for September 2022

AMERICAN GIGOLO

Ray Yamagata (AFI Class of 1998), Production Designer
Where to watch: streaming September 11, 20222 on Showtime

DON’T WORRY DARLING

Allison Jones (AFI Class of 1981), Casting Director
Matthew Libatique (AFI Class of 1992), cinematographer
Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993), editor
Argya Sadan (AFI Class of 2017), set designer
Where to watch: released in theaters September 23, 2022

DO REVENGE

Brian Burgoyne (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Where to watch: released in theaters September 16, 2022

GOD’S COUNTRY

Julian Higgins (AFI Class of 2010), Writer/Director/Producer
Shaye Ogbonna (AFI Class of 2011), Writer
Halee Bernard (AFI Class of 2015), Producer
Andrew Wheeler (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer
Justin Laforge (AFI Class of 2010), Editor
Where to watch: released in theaters September 16, 2022

THE GREATEST BEER RUN EVER

Darius Dawson (AFI Class of 2019), 2nd Unit Director
Where to watch: Released theatrically on September 23, 2022 and on Apple TV+ on September 30, 2022

JILL

Marco Barberi (AFI Class of 1999), Cinematographer
Where to watch: set to be release September 15, 2022

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER

Charlotte Brändström (AFI Class of 1982), Director
Where to watch: released September 1, 2022 on Amazon Prime

MEDIEVAL

Steven Rosenblum (AFI Class of 1976), Editor
Where to watch: released in theaters September 8, 2022

MONA LISA AND THE BLOOD MOON

Pawel Pogorzelski (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer
Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), Executive Producer
Lars Sylvest (AFI Class of 1999), Executive Producer
Where to watch: being released in theaters, on demand, and on digital September 30, 2022

THE MUNSTERS

Zoran Popovic (AFI Class of 1998), Cinematographer
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix beginning September 27, 2022

MONARCH

Valerie Weiss (AFI DWW Class of 2005), Director
Where to watch: airs September 11, 2022 on Fox

ON THE COME UP

Steven Rosenblum (AFI Class of 1976), Editor
Where to watch: released in theaters September 23, 2022

https://youtu.be/IcnZYIFkI0w

PEARL

Tom Hammock (AFI Class of 2004), Production Designer
Where to watch: released in theaters September 16, 2022

QUEEN SUGAR, Season 7

Shaz Bennett (AFI DWW Class of 2012), director
Where to watch: released September 6, 2022 on OWN

THE SWEARING JAR

Lindsay MacKay (AFI Class of 2010), Director
Where to watch: will be released September 23, 2022

THE WOMAN KING

Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), cinematographer
Where to watch: released in theaters September 16, 2022

New Projects for August 2022

BODIES BODIES BODIES

Chloe Okuno (AFI Class of 2014), co-writer
Where to watch: released in theaters August 5, 2022

ECHOES

Quinton Peeples (AFI Class of 1987), writer/co-executive producer
Valerie Weiss (AFI DWW Class of 2005), director
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix beginning August 19, 2022

EMILY THE CRIMINAL

John Patton Ford (AFI Class of 2009), writer/director
Jeff Bierman (AFI Class of 2009), cinematographer
Where to watch: released theatrically August 12, 2022

THE IMMACULATE ROOM

Rasa Partin (AFI Class of 2016), cinematographer
Where to watch: set to premiere in theaters and on VOD August 19, 2022.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, Season 1

Katrelle Kindred (AFI DWW Class of 2018), director
Jeffrey Waldron (AFI Class of 2005), cinematographer
Nathan Ogilvie (AFI Class of 1995), Art Director
Mars Feehery (AFI Class of 2010), Assistant Art Director
Robert Konowalow (AFI Class of 2010), Construction Coordinator
Jake Vollmer (AFI Class of 2019), Art Department Assistant
Lily Shapiro (AFI Class of 2009), Visual Effects Producer
Chad Cohlmia (AFI Class 2006), Gaffer
Where to watch: premiering August 12, 2022 on Amazon Prime Video

LITTLE DEMON

Kieran Valla (AFI Class of 2012), Co-Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Where to watch: streaming on Hulu August 25, 2022

https://youtu.be/AKmY4KsumM0

RESERVATION DOGS, Season 2

Varun Viswanath (AFI Class of 2012), editor
Where to watch: scheduled to premiere on Hulu/Fx on August 3, 2022

https://youtu.be/-xjKgOnf1w4

THEY/THEM

Lyn Moncrief (AFI Class of 2003), cinematographer
Where to watch: set to premiere on Peacock on August 5, 2022

New Projects for July 2022

BLACK BIRD

Jonathan Alberts (AFI Class of 2001), editor
Where to Watch: released July 8 on Apple TV+

BOO, BITCH

Eric Jihwan Jeon (AFI Class of 2010), production designer
Where to Watch: debuts July 8 on Netflix

EVERYTHING’S TRASH

Adam McDaid (AFI Class of 2006), cinematographer
Where to Watch: released July 13 on Freeform

GONE IN THE NIGHT

Arndt-Wulf Peemöller (AFI Class of 2010), editor
Where to Watch: released theatrically July 15

HE’S WATCHING

Jacob Aaron Estes (AFI Class of 2000), writer/director/producer/cinematographer/editor
Where to watch: premieres on VOD July 21, 2022

HONOR SOCIETY

Oran Zegman (AFI Class of 2018), director
Where to Watch: premieres July 29 on Peacock+

HUZUN

Fay Efrosini Lellios (AFI Class of 1998), writer/director
Where to watch: Premieres July 8 at The Laemmle Royal

KEEP BREATHING

Maggie Kiley (AFI DWW Class of 2009), director/executive producer
Alicia Robbins (AFI Class of 2003), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres July 28 on Netflix

A LOVE SONG

Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993), editor
Where to watch: premieres theatrically on July 29

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN

Anka Malatynska (AFI Class of 2007), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres July 28 on HBO Max

https://youtu.be/dBTCYk0gfsM

RAP SH!T

Deniese Davis (AFI Class of 2012), executive producer
Lynarion Hubbard (AFI Class of 2007), editor
Where to watch: premieres July 21 on HBO Max

https://youtu.be/xxp0Krp0pEg

THE RESORT

Andy Siara (AFI Class of 2015), writer/executive producer
Sam Esmail (AFI Class of 2004), writer/executive producer
Derek Pastuszek (AFI Class of 2015), writer
Where to watch: Premiering July 28 on Peacock+

UNCOUPLED

Seamus Tierney (AFI Class of 2004), cinematographer
Where to watch: premiered July 29 on Netflix

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING

Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres theatrically July 22

New Projects for June 2022

THE CHI

Nancy C. Mejia (AFI DWW Class of 2018), director/supervising producer
Katrelle N. Kindred (AFI DWW Class of 2018), director
Where to watch: premieres June 24, 2022 on Showtime

CRIMES OF THE FUTURE

Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), executive producer
Where to watch: opens theatrically in New York and LA on June 3, and in wide release on June 10.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF DOLPHIN BAY

Jake Stock (AFI Class of 2018), writer
Where to watch: premieres June 11, 2022 on Disney+

DARK WINDS

Brian Wessel (AFI Class of 2009), editor
Where to watch: premieres June 12, 2022 on AMC and AMC+

ELVIS

Jeremy Doner (AFI Class of 1994), writer
Where to watch: premieres in theaters on June 24, 2022

EVIL – SEASON 3

John Dahl (AFI Class of 1982), director
Where to watch: debuts June 12, 2022 on Paramount+

GENGHIS HEROES

Nick Aquilino (AFI Class of 1990), Producer
Where to watch: Available July 1, 2022 at https://diversecinema.com/genghis-heroes

HUSTLE

Bryan Felty (AFI Class of 1992), Art Director
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix starting June 8, 2022

THE OLD MAN

Argya Sadan (AFI Class of 2017), set designer
Where to watch: premieres June 16, 2022 on FX

https://youtu.be/LL2lhM_kDPM

P-VALLEY

Jenée LaMarque (AFI Class of 2010), director
Richard Vialet (AFI Class of 2008), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres June 3 on STARZ

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

Jude Weng (AFI Class of 1998), Director
Where to watch: Season 2 premieres on Hulu and Disney+ on June 28, 2022.

QUEER AS FOLK (2022)

Brian Dannelly (AFI Class of 1999), Director, Executive Producer
Where to watch: debuts on Peacock on June 9, 2022

THE STORY WON’T DIE

David Henry Geron (AFI Class of 2015), director
Where to watch: premieres theatrically June 10, 2022

WATCHER

Chloe Okuno (AFI Class of 2014), director
Benjamin Kirk Nielsen (AFI Class of 2014), cinematographer
Michael Block (AFI Class of 2014), editor
Where to watch: premieres June 3, 2022 in theaters

New Projects for May 2022

ANGELYNE

Sam Esmail (AFI Class of 2004), Writer/Executive Producer
Andy Siara (AFI Class of 2015), Writer/Co-producer
Where to watch: Premieres May 19 on Peacock+

THE BIG CONN

Arielle Ness-Cohn (AFI Class of 2016), Production Designer
Where to watch: Premieres May 5 on Apple TV+

BOSCH: LEGACY

Sharat Raju (AFI Class of 2003), Director
Rafael Nur (AFI Class of 2016), Editor
Pieter Jan Brugge (AFI Class of 1979), Executive Producer
Where to watch: Premieres May 6 on IMDb TV

CANDY

Jennifer Getzinger (AFI DWW Class of 2005), Director
Where to watch: Premieres May 9 on Hulu

EMERGENCY

Joenique Rose (AFI Class of 2016), Co-Producer
Where to watch: Premieres May 27 on Amazon Prime

THE LINCOLN LAWYER

Ray Yamagata (AFI Class of 1998), Production Designer
Where to watch: Premieres May 13 on Netflix

https://youtu.be/au06yHMuMGc

NOW & THEN

Gideon Raff (AFI Class of 2003) , Director/Executive Producer
Where to watch: Premieres May 20 on Apple TV+

OBI-WAN KENOBI

Todd Cherniawsky (AFI Class of 1993) , Production Designer
Arielle Ness-Cohn (AFI Class of 2016), Art Director
Robert Aguirre (AFI Class of 2018), Assistant Art Director
Where to watch: Premieres May 27 on Disney+

THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE

Tom Lavagnino (AFI Class of 1982), Consulting Producer
Where to watch: premieres May 15 on HBO and HBO Max

https://youtu.be/aoYXtKF_g1Y

New Projects for April 2022

COW

Andrea Arnold (AFI Class of 1991), Director
Where to watch: Opens theatrically and on VOD from IFC Films on April 8

THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Jennifer Phang (AFI Class of 1999), Director
Where to watch: Season 2 starts streaming on HBO Max on April 21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8sEO07n7wg&ab_channel=HBOMax

THE FIRST LADY

Amir Mokri (AFI Class of 1982), Cinematographer
Alyson Feltes (AFI Class of 1991), Executive Producer
Where to watch: Begins streaming on Showtime on April 17

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j36nGWGC5FI&t=17s&ab_channel=SHOWTIME

GASLIT

Greg Dephoure Goldman (AFI Class of 2011), Editor
Sam Esmail (AFI Class of 2004), executive producer
Where to watch: April 24 on Starz

https://youtu.be/VQQSrbSw9M0

HATCHING

Linda Jildmalm (AFI Class of 2011), Editor
Where to watch: opens in theaters and on-demand April 29

I LOVE AMERICA

Edouard de Lachomette (AFI Class of 2013), Producer
Where to watch: premieres April 29 on Amazon Prime

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

Tommy Maddox-Upshaw (AFI Class of 2004), cinematographer
Where to watch: premieres April 24 on Showtime

MARVELOUS AND THE BLACK HOLE

Elena Cozlovschi (AFI Class of 2013), Set Decorator
Yong Ok Lee (AFI Class of 2013), Production Designer
Zekun ‘Zoe’ Mao (AFI Class of 2017), Assistant Editor
Cyndi Trissel (AFI Class of 2013), Editor
Where to watch: Opening in select theaters on April 22

ROAR

Chris Manley (AFI Class of 1994), Cinematographer
Where to watch: April 15 on Apple TV+

TALES OF FRANZ

Matthias Grunsky (AFI Class of 2000), Cinematographer
Where to watch: In theaters starting April 14

THEY CALL ME MAGIC

Rachel Morrison (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer
Todd Banhazl (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Salman Syed (AFI Class of 2013), Editor

TOKYO VICE

Mako Kamitsuna (AFI DWW Class of 2011), Editor
Where to watch: Watch April 7 on HBO Max

SWIMMING WITH SHARKS

Brian Burgoyne (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Where to watch: Premieres April 15 on The Roku Channel

THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT

David Schmalz (AFI Class of 1984), Video Assist: Los Angeles
Where to watch: will be released theatrically in the U.S. on April 22, 2022

UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN

Byron Smith (AFI Class of 2002), editor
Gonzalo Amat (AFI Class of 2002), cinematographer
Where to watch: Premieres April 28 on FX

https://youtu.be/2qLacLTnifI

New Projects for March 2022

ALICE

Gregory Weimerskirch (AFI Class of 1994), Production Designer
Byron Smith (AFI Class of 2002), Editor
Where to watch: Vertical will release the film in select U.S. theaters on March 18

THE DROPOUT

Michelle Lawler (AFI Class of 2012), Cinematographer
Wei-Ning Yu (AFI Class of 2010), Story Editor
Where to watch: Streaming on Hulu starting March 3

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

Todd Makurath (AFI Class of 2005), Executive Producer
Aashish D’Mello (AFI Class of 2017), Assistant Editor
Zekun Mao (AFI Class of 2017), Assistant Editor
Where to watch: Premiering at SXSW, followed by a theatrical release starting March 25

FRESH

Pawel Pogorzelski (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer
Where to watch: Streaming on Hulu starting March 4

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE

Liz Hannah (AFI Class of 2009), Director/Writer/Producer
Pippa Bianco (AFI DWW Class of 2014), Director
Cyndi Trissel (AFI Class of 2013), Assistant Editor
Frederick Elmes (AFI Class of 1972), Cinematographer
Where to watch: Starts streaming on Hulu March 29

HILLSONG: A MEGACHURCH EXPOSED

Salman Syed (AFI Class of 2013), Editor
Where to watch: streaming on Discovery + March 24, 2022

JOE VS. CAROLE

Justin Tipping (AFI Class of 2011), Director
Where to watch: Premiere March 3 on Peacock

LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY

Greg Weimerskirch (AFI Class of 1997) , Production Designer
Hanelle Culpepper (AFI DWW Class of 2002), Director
Where to watch: debuts on Apple TV+ on March 11, 2022

MOTHERING SUNDAY

Eva Husson (AFI Class of 2003), Director
Where to watch: Released in theaters beginning March 25

PACHINKO

Franklin Rho (AFI Class of 2004), Writer
Where to watch: Premiering on Apple TV+ on March 25.

PIECES OF HER

Mako Kamitsuna (AFI DWW Class of 2011), Editor
Lesli Linka Glatter (AFI DWW Class of 1982), Executive Producer
Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix starting March 4

WINDFALL

Justin Lader (AFI Class of 2008), Screenwriter
Charlie McDowell (AFI Class of 2006), Director
Where to watch: Streaming on Hulu starting March 4

RESCUED BY RUBY

Karen Janszen (AFI Class of 1990 and AFI DWW Class of 1996), Writer
Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix starting March 17

New Projects for January and February 2022

A BANQUET

Justin Bull (AFI Class of 2005), Screenwriter
Where to watch: Opening in theaters and VOD February 18

CATCH THE FAIR ONE

Darren Aronofsky (AFI Class of 1992), Executive Producer
Where to watch: Opening in theaters and VOD February 11

THE FALLOUT

Kristen Correll (AFI Class of 2016), Cinematographer
Where to watch: streaming January 27 on HBO Max

GASOLINE ALLEY

Brandon Cox (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
The film will be released in theaters and on VOD on February 25

INVENTING ANNA

Kayla Emter (AFI Class of 2008), Editor
Where to watch: available February 11 on Netflix

PAM & TOMMY

Paula Huidobro (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Where to watch: streaming beginning February 2 on Hulu

SERVANT

Ralph Jean-Pierre (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Where to watch: the third season premiered Friday, January 21, 2022, exclusively on Apple TV+

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE

Ricardo Diaz (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Where to watch: streaming beginning February 18 on Netflix

New Projects for December 2021

COBRA KAI

Joel Novoa (AFI Class of 2012), Director
Marielle Woods (AFI DWW Class of 2019), Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: released December 31, 2021 on Netflix

EDDY’S WORLD

Lyn Goldfarb (AFI DWW Class of 1991), Producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: released December 15

HARLEM

Javiera Varas (AFI Class of 2006), Production Designer
Neema Barnette (AFI DWW Class of 1982), Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: will be released on Amazon December 3

THE LOST DAUGHTER

Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993), Editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters December 17

SWAN SONG

Masanobu Takayanagi (AFI Class of 2002), Cinematographer
Lei Jin (Class of 2006), Concept Illustrator
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters December 17 and streaming on Apple TV+

THE TENDER BAR

Bryan Felty (AFI Class of 1992), Art Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: a limited theatrical release in scheduled for December 17 and there will be a general release on Amazon Prime on January 7, 2022.

VOIR

Martim Vian (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix starting December 6, 2021

WEST SIDE STORY

Janusz Kaminski (AFI Class of 1987), Cinematographer
Sarah Broshar (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Cindy Li (AFI Class of 2013), Assistant Payroll Accountant
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters December 10

WITH LOVE

Sandra Valde-Hansen (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer
Nich Musco (AFI Class of 2013), 2nd Unit Director of Photography and “B” Camera Operator/Steadicam Operator
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming Amazon Prime on December 17

New Projects for November 2021

BELFAST

Haris Zambarloukos (AFI Class of 1994), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters November 12

BENEDICT ARNOLD: HERO BETRAYED

Christopher Rossiter (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer / Colorist
Watch trailer
Where to watch: released November 9, 2021

HAWKEYE

Shawn D. Bronson (AFI Class of 2011), Art Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters November 24

KING RICHARD

Robert Elswit (Class of 1997), Cinematographer
Mauricio Abud Friederichsen (Class of 2019), Art Department Production Assistant
Emma Sparer (Class of 2017), Set Designer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: theatrical release on November 19, 2021 with a month-long simultaneous release on HBO Max

LICORICE PIZZA

Michael Bauman (AFI Class of 1992), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Limited release in theaters on November 26 before opening wide December 25

MOTHERING SUNDAY

Eva Husson (AFI Class of 2003), Writer/Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters November 12

SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS

Kyla Plewes (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premieres on HBO Max on November 18

THE SHRINK NEXT DOOR

Michelle Lawler (AFI Class of 2012), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premiered on Apple TV+ on November 12

THE WAY

Yvgeniy Zhuk (AFI Class of 2017), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: playing at the Lumiere Cinema at the The Music Hall for a week starting Friday, November 12.

THE WHEEL OF TIME

Uta Briesewitz (AFI Class of 1994), Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premieres on Amazon Prime on November 19

New Projects for October 2021

BURIED

Maor Azran (AFI Class of 2018), Executive Producer
Watch trailer
Synopsis: Follows the story of Eileen Franklin who suddenly remembered witnessing the rape and murder of her childhood best friend, and reveals the repercussions of that fateful assertion of the subconscious and the infinite questions it sparked.
Where to watch: Will be released on Showtime on October 10

DUNE

Mary Lukasiewicz (AFI Class of 2012), First Assistant Editor
Maricel Pagulayan (AFI Class of 1991), Visual Effects Producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters on October 22

HIGHTOWN

Rachel Morrison (AFI Class of 2006), director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming October 17 on Starz

LAMB

Eli Arenson (AFI Class of 2015), cinematographer
Sara Nassim (AFI Class of 2015), producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming October 17 on Starz

MASS

Ryan Jackson-Healy (AFI Class of 2018), cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: will be released in theaters on October 8

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Lisa Gold (DWW Class of 2009), Director
Jeremy Lerman (Class of 2013), Editor
Elizabeth Saltzman (Class of 2017), Assistant Editor
David Kabisch (Class of 2017), Assistant Editor
Franzeska Dickson (Class of 2017), Assistant Editor
Maria Fernanda Freire (Class of 2019), Assistant Editor
Vickie Sampson (DWW Class of 1987), Sound Editor
Christine Douglas (Class of 2019), Title
Where to watch: screening at the Port Townsend Film Festival through Oct. 3 as part of the “Reflections on Humanity” shorts program.

V/H/S/94

Chloe Okuno (AFI Class of 2014), director
Ryan Prows (AFI Class of 2011), director
Ben Kitchens (AFI Class of 2011), cinematographer
Brett Bachman (AFI Class of 2011), editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters October 6

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

Affonso Gonçalves (AFI Class of 1993), editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: scheduled to be released theatrically and on Apple TV+ on October 15, 2021

VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE

Robert Richardson (AFI Class of 1979), cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters October 1

New Projects for September 2021

9/12

Susanna Styron (AFI Class of 1983), director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: The film will be streamed FOR FREE from Thursday, September 9-13, and is available for rent and purchase at www.912film.com

AMERICAN RUST

John Dahl (AFI Class of 1982), director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming September 12 on Showtime

BLUE BAYOU

Reynolds Barney (AFI Class of 2016), editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: released on September 17

THE CARD COUNTER

Paul Schrader (AFI Class of 1969), writer/director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters on September 10

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Erik Louis Robert (AFI Class of 2014), set designer
Michael Chan (AFI Class of 2016), Visual FX coordinator
Brian Outland (AFI Class of 2006), camera operator
Dante Di Loreto (AFI Class of 1991), stage producer.
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters on September 24

FERGUSON RISES

Mobolaji Olambiwonnu (AFI Class of 2001), director and Tamika Lamison (AFI DWW Class of 2002), producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Opens September 17 at the Laemmle and will play through Thursday, September 23. Mobolaji Olambiwonnu will be in attendance for Q&As after all 7:40 p.m. screenings during the week (except September 22). Michael Brown Sr. will also be in attendance for a special Q&A at the 7:40 p.m. screening on Sunday, September 19

THE ROOKIE, Season 4

Johanna Coelho (AFI Class of 2013), cineamtographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: released on September 26 on ABC

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Rick Rosenthal (AFI Class of 1973), executive producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: released on September 10

New Projects for August 2021

CANDYMAN

John Guleserian (AFI Class of 2005), cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: the film was released in theaters on August 27

CODA

Siân Heder (AFI DWW Class of 2005), writer/director
Paula Huidobro (AFI Class of 2004), cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming August 13 on Apple TV+

HE’S ALL THAT

John Guleserian (AFI Class of 2005), cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premiered on Netflix August 25

MISSING IN BROOKS COUNTY

Lisa Molomot & Jacob Paul Bricca (AFI Class of 1998), co-directors
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premiering at the Laemmle Glendale on Friday, Aug. 20 and will also be available for streaming on Laemmle Virtual Cinema starting Aug. 27.
More information can be found on the film’s website.

OVERRUN

Brady Hallongren (AFI Class of 2010), Executive Producer and Editor
Gevorg Juguryan (Sarkisian) (AFI Class of 2007), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premiering August 17 in theaters and on the following platforms
Domestic Release: DirecTV, INDemand, DISH Network, Vubiquity, FandangoNOW, Amazon, Vudu, iTunes/Apple TV, Google/YouTube and Microsoft/Xbox
Foreign Release: Major VOD platforms & limited theatrical in certain regions.

PAPER TIGER

Paul Kowalski (AFI Class of 2015), writer/director
Pin-Chun Liu (AFI Class of 2013), Producer
Dawn DeVoe (AFI Class of 2014), Line Producer
Yu-Hao Su (AFI Class of 2015), Associate Producer and Location Scout
Ed Wu (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer
Ying-Te Julie Chen (AFI Class of 2014), Production Designer
Lisa Gollobin (AFI Class of 2014), Unit Production Manager
David Gidali (AFI Class of 2011), Visual Effects Consultant
Christian Janss (AFI Class of 2012), Chief Lighting Technician
Watch trailer
Where to watch: released on VOD/digital on August 24.

RESERVATION DOGS

Varun Viswanath (AFI Class of 2012), editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Premiering August 9 on FX on Hulu

SWEET GIRL

Bryan Felty (AFI Class of 1992), Supervising Art Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: on August 20 it will be released on Netflix

WHIRLYBIRD

Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2006), producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters and on digital August 6

New Projects for July 2021

ASIA

Daniella Nowitz (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: playing at the Laemmle in Los Angeles

HOW TO BECOME A TYRANT

Jonas Bell Pasht (AFI Class of 2007), Creator and Executive Producer
Jonah Bekhor (AFI Class of 2007), Creator and Executive Producer
John Rutland (AFI Class of 2007), Cinematographer
Jeremy Cloe (AFI Class of 2014), Editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premiered on Netflix July 9

JERUSALEM: CITY OF FAITH AND FURY

Frederic Richter (AFI Class of 2012), writer
Jordan Rosenblum (AFI Class of 2012), creator and executive producer
Where to watch: Premieres July 18 on CNN

LORELEI

Sabrina Doyle (AFI Class of 2012), Writer/Director
Stephen Paar (AFI Class of 2012), Cinematographer
Daniel Myers (AFI Class of 2013), Editor
Carole McClintock (AFI Class of 2012), Camera op, LA splinter unit
Scott Ray (AFI Class of 2016), Gaffer, Sacramento and LA unit
Watch trailer / Visit website
Where to watch: There will be a preview screening at the Laemmle Monica on July 29th with cast and crew present. Then the film opens officially on July 30.

OLD

Ralph Jean-Pierre (AFI Class of 2012), Assistant Editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Universal Pictures will be releasing the film on July 23.

PIG

Brett Bachman (AFI Class of 2011), Editor
S. Robyn Wilson (AFI Class of 2012), Assistant Editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: will premiere in theaters July 16

SNAKE EYES

Robert Schwentke (AFI Class of 1993), Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Paramount will be releasing the film on July 23.

SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY

Kristen Correll (AFI Class of 2016), Camera Operator
Watch trailer
Where to watch: In theaters July 16

STILLWATER

Masanobu Takayanagi (AFI Class of 2002), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Paramount will be releasing the film on July 30

ULTRA CITY SMITHS

Joe Passarelli (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer
Watch the trailer
Where to watch: set to debut on AMC+ on July 22

WOODSTOCK 99: PEACE, LOVE, and RAGE

Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005), Director/Editor
Watch the trailer
Where to watch: The documentary will premiere on HBO on July 23 to coincidence with the 22nd anniversary of Woodstock.

New Projects for June 2021

BLINDSPOTTING

Tarin Anderson (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Varun Viswanath (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premieres June 13 on Starz

BOSCH, Season 7

Pieter Jan Brugge (AFI Class of 1979), Executive Producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premieres June 25 on Amazon Prime

Daniel Casey (AFI Class of 2007), Screenwriter
Jeffrey Kirschenbaum (AFI Class of 1999), Producer
Michael Chan (AFI Class of 2016) Visual Effects Coordinator
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premieres June 25

FALSE POSITIVE

Pawel Pogorzelski (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premieres June 25 on Hulu

GENERATION

Catalina Aguilar Mastretta, (AFI Class of 2011), Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: returns to HBO Max on June 17

LOKI

Autumn Durald, (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: returns to Disney+ on June 9

PHYSICAL

Paula Huidobro (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premieres on Apple TV+ on June 18

SHEPHERD: THE STORY OF A JEWISH DOG

Lynn Roth (AFI DWW Class of 1975), Writer/director
Christian Filippella (AFI Class of 2008)
Jeanine Frost (AFI Class of 2019), Post-production/Marketing
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streams nationwide starting May 28

THE SPARKS BROTHERS

Jake Polonsky (AFI Class of 1994), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premieres June 18

UNTITLED HORROR MOVIE

Nick Simon (AFI Class of 2008), Director/Co-Writer/Producer
Kevin Duggin (AFI Class of 2008), Cinematographer
Marina Stabile (AFI Class of 2009), Producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Available on iTunes and Amazon globally, June 15

WEREWOLVES WITHIN

Brett Bachman (AFI Class of 2011), Editor
S. Robyn Wilson (AFI Class of 2012), Assistant Editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: in theaters June 25

New Projects for May 2021

THE DJINN

Julian Estrada (AFI Class of 2014), Cinematographer
Ryan Scaringe (AFI Class of 2017), Producer
Logline: A mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart’s greatest desire.
Watch trailer
Where to watch: playing in select theaters, including the Laemmle NoHo 7, and VOD on May 14

FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS

Nastaran Dibai (AFI Class of 1985), Showrunner
Justin Tipping (AFI Class of 2011), Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Premieres May 23 on Showtime

JUPITER’S LEGACY

Sang Kyu Kim (AFI Class of 2006), Showrunner and Executive Producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix starting May 7.

THE KOMINSKY METHOD

Jaime Reynoso (AFI Class of 1994), Cinematographer
Gabriela Gonzalez, (AFI Class of 2010), COVID Testing Coordinator
Where to watch: premieres on Netflix May 28

MAINSTREAM

Autumn Durald (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: set for a May 7 release in theaters and on demand.

OUT OF TIME

Matt Handy (AFI Class of 2011), Writer/Director/Producer
Where to watch: now playing on Amazon Prime

PLAN B

Sandre Valde Hansen (AFI Class of 2006), Cinematographer
Nich Musco (AFI Class of 2013), Camera Operator
Watch trailer
Where to Watch: premiering on Hulu May 28

POSE

Brad Falchuk (AFI Class of 1994), C0-creator and Writer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Season 3 premiering on FX May 2

A QUIET PLACE II

Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer
Benjamin Cox (AFI Class of 2014), Assistant Art Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: In theaters May 28

SHRILL

Alexandra Rushfield (AFI Class of 1998), Co-creator and writer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Season 3 premiering on Hulu May 7

SOLOS

Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005), Director
Where to watch: premieres on Amazon Prime May 21

THUNDER FORCE

Shawn Bronson (AFI Class of 2011), Art Director
Watch trailer
Where to watch: now streaming on Netflix

TULSA BURNING: THE 1921 RACE MASSACRE

Jordan Rosenblum (AFI Class of 2012), Producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch of the History Channel

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

Jacqueline Hoyt (AFI Class of 2002), Writer/Executive Producer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premiering on Amazon Prime May 14

WHAT LIES WEST

Jessica Ellis (AFI Class of 2010), Writer/Director
Sean Carroll (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer/Producer
Jennifer S Milliman(AFI Class of 2010), Producer
Matt Coleshill (AFI Class of 2010), Editor
Sara Ross-Samko (AFI Class of 2012), Camera Operator
Angelia Sciulli (AFI Class of 2011), Camera Operator
Kevin Cannon (AFI 2009), Colorist
Watch trailer
Where to watch: will be released on VOD May 11, 2021

ZIWE

Erin Magill (AFI Class of 2012), Production Designer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: premiering on Showtime May 9

New Projects for April 2021

FOUR GOOD DAYS

Jon Avnet (AFI Class of 1972), Producer
Rodrigo García (AFI Class of 1986), Director/Writer/Producer
Ryan Kirby (AFI Class of 2012), UPM
Luke Little (AFI Class of 2003), Chief Lighting Technician
Sage Scroope (AFI Class of 2010), Executive Producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: The film will premiere in theaters April 30 and be available on VOD on May 21.

FRENCH EXIT

Azazel Jacobs (AFI Class of 2001), Director
Tobias Datum (AFI Class of 2002), Cinematographer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: opens in theaters nationwide on April 2.

GENIUS: ARETHA

Neema Barnette (AFI DWW Class of 1982), Director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now playing on Nat Geo

GODZILLA VS. KONG

Tom Hammock (AFI Class of 2004), Production Designer
Official Trailer
Where to Watch: out on VOD March 31

I BLAME SOCIETY

Monte Zajicek (AFI Class of 2003), Producer
Nicole O’Connell (AFI Class of 2003), Co-Producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Released February 19

KUNG FU

Hanelle Culpepper (AFI Class of 2002), Director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Premiering on the CW on April 7

LEIMERT PARK

Mel Jones (AFI Class of 2010), Director
Gabriela Gonzalez (AFI Class of 2010), Line Producer
Cesar Ochoa (AFI Class of 2010), Location Manager
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now playing on BET+

MARE OF EASTTOWN

Brad Ingelsby (AFI Class of 2005), Writer/Executive Producer
Keith Cunningham (AFI Class of 1990), Production Designer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Premiering on HBO Max on April 18

THE MIGHTY DUCKS: GAME CHANGERS

Seamus Tierney (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Jon Avnet (AFI Class of 1972), Executive Producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Premiering on Disney+ on March 26

MOSQUITO COAST

Dante Di Loreto (AFI Class of 1991), Producer
Jeremy Podeswa (AFI Class of 1984), Director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Premiering on April 25 on Apple TV+

SHIVA BABY

Rhianon Jones (AFI Class of 2007), Executive Producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Premiering in select theaters and on VOD on April 2.

TEST PATTERN

Pin-Chun Liu (AFI Class of 2013), Producer
Ludovica Isidori (AFI Class of 2013), Cinematographer
Valentina Martinicio (AFI Class of 2014), Gaffer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Released February 19 on VOD

THEM

David Kashevaroff (AFI Class of 2004), Editor
Tom Hammock (AFI Class of 2004), Production Designer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Will be released on Amazon Prime on April 9

THE VIGIL

Brett Bachman (AFI Class of 2011), Editor
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Released February 26

New Projects for March 2021

ALLEN VS. FARROW

Kirby Dick (AFI Class of 1983), Co-director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now streaming on HBO Max

CLARICE

Maja Vrvilo (AFI Class of 1995), Director of pilot
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on CBS

THE DEAD FILES, THE HOLZER FILES and REASONABLE DOUBT

Robert Toth (AFI Class of 2007), Cinematographer
Where to watch: THE DEAD FILES, THE HOLZER FILES and REASONABLE DOUBT

EQUAL

Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2006), Producer
Gabriela Gonzalez (AFI Class of 2010), Field Producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now streaming on HBO Max

GINNY & GEORGIA

Catalina Aguilar Mastretta (AFI Class of 2011), Director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now streaming on Netflix

LITTLE BIG WOMEN

Jon Keng (AFI Class of 2015), Cinematographer
Jacqueline Liu (AFI Class of 2013), Producer
Yuyu Yang, (Class of 2009), Co-Producer
Julie Ying-Te Chen, (AFI Class of 2014), Production Designer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now streaming on Netflix

MOXIE

Allison Jones (AFI Class of 1981), Casting Director
Erin Magill (AFI Class of 2012), Production Designer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Premieres on Netflix March 3

MY SALINGER YEAR

Sara Mishara (AFI Class of 2002), Cinematographer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: It is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on March 5, by IFC Films

PARADISE COVE

Eric Potter (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Paradise Cove premieres on digital Feb 12 from Quiver Distribution

RED WOODS

Dan Hertzog (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available everywhere February 5, 2021.

SHADOW AND BONE

Christina Strain (AFI Class of 2015), Writer
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix April 23

TINA

Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2013), Producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Premiering on HBO Max on March 27

TWO SENTENCE HORROR STORIES

Guy Pooles (AFI Class of 2013), Cinematographer
Bola Ogun (AFI DWW Class of 2015), Director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now streaming on Netflix and the CW

New Projects for January 2021

FRENCH EXIT

Azazel Jacobs (AFI Class of 2001) , director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch in theaters February 12

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH

Allard Cantor (AFI Class of 2010), Associate Producer
Jarrod Murray (AFI Class of 2005), Associate Producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch in theaters and on HBO Max on February 12

LITTLE FISH

Mattson Tomlin (AFI Class of 2014), Screenwriter
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch in theaters and on VOD on February 5

LUNA, THE WITCH

Seth Chitwood (AFI Class of 2020), creator. The digital series was based off a cycle 2 concept with producing fellow Erin Jones Wesley (also Class of 2020).
Release date: November 30, 2020
Watch on Amazon Prime

MINARI

Yong Ok Lee (AFI Class of 2013), Production Designer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on VOD on February 26

PANDORA

Maximilian Schmige (AFI Class of 2010), cinematographer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now available to watch on the CW

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN

Bronte Payne (AFI Class of 2017), Development at LuckyChap Entertainment
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on VOD

WANDAVISION

Scott Jacobs (AFI Class of 2007), Assistant Editor
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on Disney+

New Projects for December 2020

BEATS BY DRE ad

Melina Matsoukas (AFI Class of 2005), director
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THE BLOODHOUND

Patrick Picard (AFI Class of 2016), writer/director
Thomas R. Burke (AFI Class of 2016), producer
Leal Naim (AFI Class of 2016), producer
Jake Magee (AFI Class of 2016), cinematographer
David Scorca (AFI Class of 2016), editor
Arielle Ness-Cohn (AFI Class of 2016), production designer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on Arrow December 1

HAPPIEST SEASON

John Guleserian (AFI Class of 2005), cinematographer
Theresa Guleserian (AFI Class of 2006), Production Designer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on Hulu

HILLBILLY ELEGY

Shawn Bronson (AFI Class of 2011), Art Director
Greg Weimerskirch (AFI Class of 1994), Supervising Art Director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on Netflix

ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD

Drew Pollins (AFI Class of 2016), Director
Jarret Rosenblatt (AFI Class of 2016), Screenwriter
Cemile Turam (AFI Class of 2017), Producer
Ian (Avery) Holiday (AFI Class of 2017), Cinematographer
Adele Caine (AFI Class of 2017), Production Designer
David Scorca (AFI Class of 2016), Editor
Official trailer
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

LET HIM GO

Guy Godfree (AFI Class 2011), Cinematographer
Official Trailer
Where to watch

SELENA: THE SERIES

Raymond Arturo Perez (AFI Class of 2019), Screenwriter
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on Netflix December 4

WONDER WOMAN 1984

Patty Jenkins (AFI Class of 2000), Director
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on HBO Max and in select theaters on December 25

New Projects for November 2020

THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT

Brian Burgoyne (AFI Class of 2005), cinematographer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on November 26

THE GOOD LORD BIRD

Peter Deming (AFI Class of 1980), cinematographer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now available on Showtime

KAALI KHUHI

Anku Pande (AFI Class of 2006), producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Now available to watch on Netflix

LOVECRAFT COUNTRY

Nelson McCormick (AFI Class of 1985), director of the final episode
Official Trailer
Now available to watch on HBO

New Projects for October 2020

THE CRAFT: LEGACY

Beatriz Sequeira (AFI Class of 2003), executive producer
Official Trailer
Where to watch: Available to watch on demand on October 28

NEXT

Manny Coto (AFI Class of 1984), creator/writer/executive producer
Official Trailer
Where to Watch: Fox

THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT

Scott Frank (AFI Class of 1984), writer/director
Official Trailer
Where to Watch: Available on Netflix October 23

RELIC

Todd Makurath (AFI Class of 2005), producer
Official Trailer
Where to Watch: Available October 30

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7

Thorsten Schumacher (AFI Class of 2001), executive producer
Official Trailer
Available to watch on Netflix starting October 16

New Projects for September 2020

CUT THROAT CITY

Brandon Cox (AFI Class of 2004), cinematographer
Official trailer
Where to Watch: Now playing in select theaters.

GOOD GIRLS GET HIGH

Jennifer Nashorn Blankenship (Class of 2008), Writer
Where to Watch: HBOMax
Synopsis: Two overachieving good girls become frustrated with their social standing in the high school hierarchy and get stoned on their last night of the school year.

I AM WOMAN

Unjoo Moon (AFI Class of 1998), Director
Where to Watch: VOD
Release Date: Available on September 11

INDIGO VALLEY

Jaclyn Bethany (AFI Class of 2018), Writer/Director
Where to Watch: Available digitally on TVOD platforms Apple TV and Prime Video.

KAJILLIONAIRE

Jillian Longnecker (AFI Class of 2002), executive producer
Amber Sealey (AFI DWW Class of 2019), producer
Where to Watch: https://reelgood.com/movie/kajillionaire-2020
Release Date: Available to watch September 25

MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD

Jevon Whetter (AFI Class of 2009), American Sign Language Consultant
Where to Watch: Hulu and Peacock

THE NEST

Mátyás Erdély (AFI Class of 2005), cinematographer
Where to Watch:
Release Date: Available to watch September 18

OFFICIAL SECRETS

Gregory Bernstein (AFI Class of 1988), Co-writer
Sara (Nordhus) Bernstein (AFI Class of 1988)
Where to Watch: https://reelgood.com/movie/official-secrets-2019
Synopsis: One day in 2003, in the lead up to the Iraq War, British intelligence specialist Katharine Gun receives a memo from the NSA with a shocking directive: the United States is enlisting Britain’s help in collecting compromising information on U.N. Security Council members to blackmail them into voting in favor of an invasion of Iraq. Unable to stand by and watch the world be rushed into war, Gun makes the gut-wrenching decision to defy her government and leak the memo to the press.

RATCHED

Margaret Riley (AFI Class of 1991), Executive Producer
Where to Watch: Netflix
Release Date: Available September 19

SAVIORS

Christopher Greenslate (AFI Class of 2016), writer/director/producer
Joshua Valle (AFI Class of 2016), producer
Rasa Partin (AFI Class of 2016), cinematographer
Reynolds Barney (AFI Class of 2016), editor
Doriane Desfaugere (AFI Class of 2018), production designer
Jake Vollmer (AFI Class of 2019), art director
Where to Watch: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/saviors/umc.cmc.swyjuo602hpak9btfyfhqcnd

TO THE NEW GIRL

Emilia Mendieta (AFI Class of 2015), Cinematographer
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video and Vimeo on Demand
Synopsis: Ten women scorned address their exes new wives and lovers during an open mic night in Los Angeles. A bold, anthology-style feature film.

WELCOME TO SUDDEN DEATH

Eric Potter (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Where to Watch: https://www.uphe.com/movies/welcome-to-sudden-death
Release Date: September 29

WHEELS

Paul Starkman (AFI Class of 1998), Writer/Director
Where to Watch: VOD and Sept 22 Amazon Prime, iTunes, Google
Release Date: available September 15th

New Projects for August 2020

20th Century Woman: The Documentary Films of Lee Grant

Lee Grant (AFI DWW Class of 1974), Writer
Where to Watch: AFI Silver

AN AMERICAN PICKLE

John Gulesarian (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Synopsis: An immigrant worker at a pickle factory is accidentally preserved for 100 years and wakes up in modern day Brooklyn.
Where to Watch: HBO Max

BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR

Steph Zenee Perez (AFI Class of 2015), Editor and Additional Editor
Watch trailer
Where to watch: streaming on Netflix on August 13, 2021

HOUSE OF CARDIN

P. David Ebersole (AFI Class of 1991), Director
Synopsis: A rare peek into the mind of a genius, chronicling the life and design of Cardin. Exclusive access to his archives and his empire, and unprecedented interviews at the sunset of a glorious career.
Where to Watch: North American theaters and virtual theaters in August 21

ICE CREAM IN THE CUPBOARD

Drew Pollins (AFI Class of 2016), Director
Cemile Turam (AFI Class of 2017), Producer
Jarret Rosenblatt (AFI Class of 2016), Writer
David Scorca (AFI Class of 2016), Editor
Adele Caine (AFI Class of 2017), Production Designer
Alex Dixon (AFI Class of 2017), Art Director
Synopsis: After being physically attacked by his loving wife Carmen, a series of unsettling incidents lead her husband Pat to question just what is happening to her. It’s only when Carmen can’t find her own house one day, that she and Pat are ready to face the unimaginable: Carmen has early onset Alzheimer’s. As her cognition deteriorates, and the time draws closer when Carmen will no longer even recognize her devoted husband, Pat finds refuge in the only place left that the disease can’t reach — his memories of their life together.
Where to Watch: Streaming July 28

LITTLE AMERICA

Sian Header (AFI Class of 2005), Director, Writer, Producer
Paula Huidobro (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Synopsis: Inspired by the true stories featured by Epic Magazine, “Little America” will go beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring and surprising stories of immigrants in America, when they’re more relevant now than ever.
Where to Watch: Apple TV+

P-VALLEY,

Dante Di Loreto (AFI Class of 1991), Writer
Synopsis: The Pynk is a popular strip club in Mississippi, where intrigue abounds when the mysterious Autumn is welcomed by Mercedes, the dancer, and Uncle Clifford, the club’s discreet owner.
Where to Watch: Starz

PAYDIRT

Eric Potter (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Synopsis: A parolee teams up with his old crew determined to find a buried bag of cash stolen five years ago from a DEA bust gone bad, while being tracked by a retired Sheriff.
Where to Watch: Streaming platforms and on-demand starting August 7.

PROJECT POWER

Mattson Tomlin (AFI Class of 2014), Writer
Synopsis: A former soldier teams up with a cop to find the source behind a dangerous pill that provides temporary superpowers.
Where to Watch: Netflix (released on August 14)

USELESS HUMANS

Stephen Ohl (Class of 2017), Director
George Caine (Class of 2017) , Writer
Scott Summers (Class of 2017), Cinematographer
Jon Bloch (Class of 2017), Producer
Ryan Scaringe (Class of 2017) , Producer
Synopsis: A thirtieth birthday – and the survival of mankind – are left hanging in the balance after a mysterious creature crashes the party, forcing four childhood friends to save the night.
Where to Watch: iTunes and Amazon

WELCOME TO CHECHNYA

Neal Baer (AFI Class of 1983), Executive Producer
Synopsis: Activists risk their lives to confront Russian leader Ramzan Kadyrov and his government-directed campaign to detain, torture and execute LGBTQ Chechens.
Where to Watch: HBO

THE WORLD WE MAKE

George Escobar (AFI Class of 1983), Writer, Producer, 2nd Unit Director
Synopsis: 18 year old Lee (a spirited equestrian) and Jordan (an academic and football standout) are at the threshold of building a life together. But their character is tested when racial bias surfaces in their otherwise progressive small town.
Where to Watch: Netflix

YOU DON’T NOMI

Nicole O’Connell (AFI Class of 2003), Executive Producer
Monte Zajicek (AFI Class of 2003), Executive Producer
Synopsis: Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls (1995) was met by critics and audiences with near universal derision. You Don’t Nomi traces the film’s redemptive journey from notorious flop to cult classic, and maybe even masterpiece.
Where to Watch: iTunes and Amazon Prime

New Projects for July 2020

THE CHI

Dinara Aprymova (AFI Class of 2016), Editor
Synopsis: From Emmy® winner Lena Waithe, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
Where to Watch: Currently airing on Showtime

CONTROL Z

Eugenio Richer (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Synopsis: When a hacker begins releasing students’ secrets to the entire high school, the socially isolated but observant Sofía works to uncover his/her identity.
Where to Watch: Netflix

HOMEMADE

Rachel Morrison (AFI Class of 2006), Director
Synopsis: A filmmaker composes a loving, lyrical tone poem to her son and hopes that he’ll remember the everyday magic of being five during an extraordinary time.
Where to Watch: Netflix

THE LONGEST WAR

Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2006), Executive Producer
Synopsis: This documentary feature unpacks the human stories and drama behind America’s involvement in Afghanistan, now the longest war in U.S. history. First-hand witnesses bring their experiences to life through emotional interviews.
Where to Watch: Showtime

THE OUTPOST

Paul Merryman (AFI Class of 2010), Producer
Synopsis: A small team of U.S. soldiers battle against hundreds of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan.
Where to Watch: In theaters and on Premium VOD on July 3

PALM SPRINGS

Max Barbakow (AFI Class of 2015), Director
Andy Siara (AFI Class of 2015), Writer
Allison Jones (AFI Class of 1981), Casting
Synopsis: When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated as they are unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Hulu Starting July 10

ROOM 104

Jenée LaMarque (AFI Class of 2010), Director
Synopsis: Anthology series set in room 104 of a seemingly average American motel, telling each time a different story of the assorted guests who pass through, which can range from funny and fantastical to dramatic and horrifying.
Where to Watch: HBO Starting July 24

ROPED

Eric Potter (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Synopsis: When a rodeo visits a small liberal town, a young girl finds herself torn between her father’s beliefs and her newfound love for a traveling cowboy.
Check out the trailer
Where to Watch: Netflix

SPACE FORCE

Allison Jones (AFI Class of 1981), Casting
Synopsis: The people tasked with creating a sixth branch of the armed services: The Space Force.
Where to Watch: Netflix

TRIAL BY MEDIA

Diane Becker (AFI Class of 2006), Producer
Synopsis: In our modern media landscape where real courtroom dramas have increasingly been transformed into a form of entertainment, this series reflects on some of the most dramatic and memorable trials in recent history.
Where to Watch: Netflix

Projects for June 2020

DIRTY JOHN, SEASON 2

Maggie Kiley (AFI DWW Class of 2009), Director
Synopsis: Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong.
Where to Watch: Premiering on USA Network on June 2

THE HIGH NOTE

Theresa Guleserian (AFI Class of 2006), Production Designer
Synopsis: A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers.
Where to Watch: VOD

KING OF STATEN ISLAND

Robert Elswit (AFI Class of 1977), Cinematographer
Synopsis: Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his grief and take his first steps forward in life.
Where to Watch: Coming to VOD on June 12

PERRY MASON

Mako Kamitsuna (AFI DWW Class of 2011), Editor
Synopsis: In booming 1932 Los Angeles, a down-and-out defense attorney takes on the case of a lifetime.
Where to Watch: Premiering on HBO on June 21

THE POLITICIAN, Season 2

Brad Falchuk (AFI Class of 1994), Co-creator/writer
Synopsis: Payton Hobart, a student from Santa Barbara, has known since age seven that he’s going to be President of the United States. But first he’ll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: Saint Sebastian High School.
Where to Watch: Coming to Netflix on June 19

VALLEY GIRL

Theresa Guleserian (AFI Class of 2006), Production Designer
Synopsis: Set to a new wave ’80s soundtrack, a pair of young lovers from different backgrounds defy their parents and friends to stay together. A musical adaptation of the 1983 film.
Where to Watch: VOD

THE WRETCHED

Marlena Feehery (AFI Class of 2010), Production Designer
Robert Konowalow (AFI Class of 2010), Construction Coordinator
Synopsis: A defiant teenage boy, struggling with his parent’s imminent divorce, faces off with a thousand year-old witch, who is living beneath the skin of and posing as the woman next door.
Where to Watch: Now playing at drive-in movie theaters and will expand theatrically with reopenings

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AMERICAN FUMBLE

Michael N.J. Wright (AFI Class of 1985), Director/Cinematographer of episode one, “Enough air”
Synopsis: Record setting USC Wide Receiver and NFL 1st Round Draft Pick, RJ Soward shares his accounts of the compulsions that drove him out of the league and threatened to end his life.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

BEASTIE BOYS STORY

Autumn Durald (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Synopsis: Beastie Boys Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz tell you an intimate, personal story of their band and 40 years of friendship in this live documentary experience directed by their longtime friend and collaborator, and their “former grandfather,” filmmaker Spike Jonze.
Where to watch: Streaming on Apple TV Plus

#BLACKAF

Shannon Baker Davis (AFI Class of 2003), Editor
Synopsis: From Kenya Barris the creator of Black-ish, Grown-ish and Mixed-ish, With new money and expensive tastes, Barris and his family navigate success and explore the struggles of being unapologetically Black and wealthy.
Where to watch: Coming to Netflix on April 17

BLOODSHOT

Matt Allen (AFI Class of 2017), Assistant Editor
Synopsis: Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation.
Where to watch: FandangoNOW

COLOR OUT OF SPACE

Brett Bachman (AFI Class of 2011), Editor, Associate Producer
Robyn Wilson (AFI Class of 2012), Assistant Editor
Michael McGuire (AFI Class of 2009) Line Producer
Synopsis: From the mind of H.P. Lovecraft, COLOR OUT OF SPACE is a cosmic nightmare about Nathan Gardner (Nicolas Cage) and his family, whose recent retreat to rural life is quickly disrupted by a meteorite that crashes in their front yard. The Gardners’ peaceful escape quickly becomes a hallucinatory prison, as an extraterrestrial organism contaminates the farmstead, infecting everything and everyone it can.
Where to watch: VOD

BOOMERANG

Dime Davis (AFI DWW Class of 2015), Co-Showrunner
Katrelle N. Kindred, (AFI DWW Class of 2018), Director
Tiffany Johnson (AFI DWW Class of 2018), Director
Synopsis: BOOMERANG is a half-hour subversive, smart, serialized comedy, fueled by romance, friendship, gender politics, love and of course, sex. The story picks up roughly twenty-five years after the original movie, and centers on the offspring of the iconic main characters. Executive Produced by Lena Waithe and Halle Berry.
Where to watch: BET

DEFENDING JACOB

Bryan Felty (AFI Class of 1992), Supervising Art Director
Synopsis: A family’s lives are irreparably disrupted when the son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate in this dramatic legal thriller. Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell star in the adaptation of William Landay’s bestselling novel.
Where to watch: Apple +

DEVS

Joshua Zucker-Pluda (AFI Class of 2016), 2nd Unit Director of Photography
Synopsis: In Devs, an FX limited series, a young software engineer, Lily Chan, investigates the secret development division of her employer, a cutting-edge tech company based in Silicon Valley, which she believes is behind the murder of her boyfriend. Written and Directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation, 28 Days Later).
Where to watch: FX

EMERSON HEIGHTS

Dan Hertzog (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Synopsis: When Los Angeles actor Cody McClain falls for New Yorker Briley Williams, they attempt to beat the odds of long distance love. But, when Cody books the lead role in a blockbuster film, they realize that distance may not be their biggest hurdle
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

ENDINGS, BEGINNINGS

Drake Doremus (AFI Class of 2005), Director/Writer/Producer
Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005), Editor
Synopsis: An idealistic woman (Shailene Woodley) attempts to get her life on track financially and romantically, but gets caught in a love triangle with a free-spirited bad boy (Sebastian Stan) and his more stable, scholarly best friend (Jamie Dornan), in this tender exploration of love and heartbreak.
Where to watch: iTunes/FandangoNOW

GOOD GIRLS, Season 3

Jason Oldak (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Brian Outland (AFI Class of 2006), Camera Operator
Synopsis: When three suburban moms get tired of trying to make ends meet, they decide it’s time to stick up for themselves by robbing the local grocery store. But when the manager catches a glimpse of one of them and the loot is far more than they expected, it doesn’t take long for the three best friends to realize the perfect getaway will be harder than they think.
Where to watch: NBC/HULU

HIGHTOWN

Rachel Morrison (AFI Class of 2006), Director
Synopsis: After a body washes ashore during a holiday weekend, a National Marine Fisheries officer is caught up in a web of drama as she tries to solve the case on her own.
Where to watch: Coming to Starz on May 17

HOMELAND

Lesli Linka Glatter (AFI DWW Class of 1982), Series Executive Producer and Director of episodes four and 12
Synopsis: In the final season, Carrie Mathison is recovering from brutal confinement in a Russian gulag. Her body is healing, but her memory remains fractured. This is a problem for Saul, National Security Advisor to President Warner, who has been dispatched to engage the Taliban in Afghanistan peace negotiations.
Where to Watch: Showtime

THE IRISHMAN

Benjamin Cox (AFI Class of 2014), Assistant Art Director
Synopsis: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN, an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th Century.
Awards: Nominated for ADG award for best Production Design – Period Film
Where to watch: Currently streaming on Netflix

I STILL BELIEVE

Joe Garrity (AFI Class of 1979), Production Designer
Synopsis: The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.
Where to Watch: Available on Amazon Prime Video

LOVE ANTOSHA

Garret Price (AFI Class of 2005), Director
Drake Doremus (AFI Class of 2005), Producer
Synopsis: A portrait of late actor Anton Yelchin, ‘Love, Antosha’ explores his successes and struggles through his journals, photography, original music, and interviews with his colleagues, including Chris Pine, Kristen Stewart, and Jennifer Lawrence.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

LOVEBIRDS

Brian Burgoyne (AFI Class of 2005), Cinematographer
Synopsis: On the brink of breaking up, a couple gets unintentionally embroiled in a bizarre murder mystery. As they get closer to clearing their names and solving the case, they need to figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.
Where to watch: Premiering on Netflix on May 22

MARRIAGE MATERIAL!

Oran Zegman (AFI Class of 2018), Director
Synopsis: After her boyfriend rejects her marriage proposal, Leah Schwartzman checks herself into the “Late Blooming Bride” retreat, which prides itself on transforming less-than-perfect women into “Marriage Material.”
Where to Watch: Fox Searchlight

ONE WEEK AND A DAY

Asaph Polonsky (AFI Class of 2012), Writer/Director
Synopsis: As Eyal finishes the traditional Jewish week of mourning for his late son, his wife Vicky urges him to return to their routine – but just because the shiva has ended doesn’t mean it’s life as usual.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, Kanopy and iTunes.

ON MY BLOCK, Season 3

Tarin Anderson (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Synopsis: A coming of age comedy about four bright and street-savvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain and the newness of high-school set in the rough inner city.
Where to Watch: Currently streaming on Netflix

ON THE RECORD

Kirby Dick (AFI Class of 1983), Director
Synopsis: Directed and produced by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering (The Hunting Ground, The Invisible War), and first reported by the New York Times, On The Record presents the powerful haunting story of music executive Drew Dixon (collaborator on hit records by Method Man and Mary J. Blige, Estelle and Kanye West, and Whitney Houston) as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color, in the wake of #MeToo, to come forward and publicly accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault.
Where to watch: Coming to HBO Max on May 27

OUTER BANKS

Valerie Weiss (AFI DWW Class of 2005), Director of episodes 7 and 8
Synopsis: On an island of haves and have-nots, teen John B enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father’s disappearance.
Where to watch: Coming to Netflix on April 15

A PERIOD PIECE

Jih-E Peng (AFI Class of 2002), Cinematographer
Shuchi Talati (Director, AFI Class of 2011)
Synopsis: Geetha, a control and order loving Indian-American woman, finally has sex with Vehd one afternoon but things quickly turn messy when period blood stains her pristine couch and a fight erupts mid-coitus, causing her pent-up feelings spill over. World Premiere)
The film was originally scheduled to have its World Premiere at SXSW. Since then, it has been featured on Short of the Week as one of 5 films programmed at the festival to check out. Watch the trailer here.

THE PHOTOGRAPH

Shannon Baker Davis (AFI Class of 2003), Editor
Synopsis: When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother’s early life — an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist. Starring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield.
Where to Watch: Coming to iTunes on April 28

PRAYERS FOR BOBBY

Daniel Sladek (AFI Class of 1987), Executive Producer
Synopsis: In this adaptation of a true story, devout Christian Mary Griffith (Sigourney Weaver) fights to “cure” her gay son, Bobby (Ryan Kelley). Although he tries to please his mother, Bobby cannot change his lifestyle, and his depression leads to suicide. Mary questions her faith and searches for comfort, but after the church is unable to help her cope with Bobby’s death, she seeks to understand her opinions on homosexuality for herself. Eventually, Mary becomes an advocate for gay rights.
Awards: Winner of the 2010 GLAAD Award and nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Movie and Best Actress (Sigourney Weaver). Sladek was also nominated for the PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television
Where to watch: iTunes

THE QUARRY

Erin Magill (AFI Class of 2012), Production Designer
Synopsis: After murdering a traveling preacher, a fugitive drifter assumes his identity and becomes the new cleric of a small-town church. While he wins over the congregation, the police chief starts to link the mysterious stranger to a crime investigation.
Where to watch: Available on VOD

A QUIET PLACE PART II

Benjamin Cox (AFI Class of 2014), Assistant Art Director
Polly Morgan (AFI Class of 2010), Cinematographer
Synopsis: The Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEMwSdne6UE
Where to watch: Coming to theaters on September 4, 2020

REEL SOUTH: “INGRID”

Vanara Taing (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Synopsis: A successful fashion designer who gave up her big-city career, Ingrid Gipson discovered a reclusive life of solitude and unhindered creativity in Arkansas’ rural Ouachita Mountains. As if through poetry, she opens up her world again to those of us willing to listen.
Where to Watch: PBS

SATAN & ADAM

V. Scott Balcerek (AFI Class of 1993), Writer/Director
Michael Grady (AFI Class of 1993), Cinematographer
Synopsis: SATAN & ADAM chronicles the unlikely pairing of legendary one-man-band Sterling “Mr. Satan” Magee and harmonica master Adam Gussow. Shot over 20 years, the film showcases one of the greatest blues duos you probably never got a chance to see.
Where to Stream: Netflix and iTunes

SCANDALOUS

Mark Landsman (AFI Class of 2004), Director
Michael Pessah (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Synopsis: SCANDALOUS is the sensational true story of The National Enquirer, the infamous tabloid with a prescient grasp of its readers’ darkest curiosities.
Where to watch: Coming to CNN starting April 4

SCOOB!

Vanara Taing (AFI Class of 2012), Editor
Leo Chan (AFI Class of 2014), Assistant Editor
Ralph Jean-Pierre (AFI Class of 2012), Assistant Editor
Synopsis: The first full-length animated Scooby-Doo adventure for the big screen is the never-before told stories of Scooby-Doo’s origins and the greatest mystery in the career of Mystery Inc.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGVAEut0yw8
Where to watch: Coming to VOD on May 15

SERGIO

Daniel Dreifuss (AFI Class of 2007), Producer
Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, SERGIO is a sweeping drama focused on a man pushed to his physical and emotional limits as he’s forced to confront his own divisive choices about ambition, family, and his capacity to love.
Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix

SNOWPIERCER

Dooho Choi (Class of 2002), Producer
Synopsis: Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, with 1001 cars, that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel series and film of the same name.
Where to watch: Coming to TNT on May 17.

SWALLOW

Erin Magill (AFI Class of 2012), Production Designer
Synopsis: A young housewife in a seemingly perfect marriage develops pica, the irresistible urge to ingest inedible objects and material.
Watch to watch: Available on VOD

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Lisa Gold (AFI DWW Class of 2009), Director
Update: The anti-gun violence short satire, directed by Gold and written by Terry Rossio (PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN), has been impacted. It was just starting its festival run, but all festival screenings have unfortunately now been canceled. Visit the official website to find out more about the film.

TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders (AFI Class of 1977), Director and Producer
Synopsis: Now on HULU, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am, explores the extraordinary life and artistry of the legendary Nobel laureate. The film covers her remarkable journey from Lorain, Ohio to Stockholm, Sweden, and beyond. Her career includes 11 novels, non-fiction books, and plays, as well as her role as an editor of iconic African American figures and an educator at Princeton University. Interviewees include Morrison, Hilton Als, Angela Davis, Fran Lebowitz, Walter Mosley, Sonia Sanchez, Peter Sellars and Oprah Winfrey among others.
Where to watch: Hulu

VIDA, Season 3

Tarin Anderson (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Synopsis: Vida returns with Emma and Lyn riding on the heels of success. The bar is booming and their love lives are actually flourishing, until the Hernandez sisters discover a long-buried family secret that ruins their peace.
Where to watch: Currently playing on Starz

THE VIOLENT HEART

Ricardo Diaz (AFI Class of 2009), Cinematographer
Synopsis: As a young boy, Daniel (Jovan Adepo) followed his sister into the woods when she ran away with an unknown man, only for the night to end in her tragic murder. Fifteen years later, Daniel remains unsettled by the mysteries surrounding his sister’s death as his tendencies toward outbursts of violence lurk beneath his taciturn demeanor. Unexpectedly, Daniel finds himself falling for vivacious high school senior Cassie (Grace Van Patten), who manages to break through his emotional barriers. Just as Daniel is ready to put his past behind him, Cassie discovers a sinister secret about that fateful night in the woods.
The Violent Heart was accepted into the narrative feature competition at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.

WE SUMMON THE DARKNESS

Tarin Anderson (AFI Class of 2004), Cinematographer
Synopsis: Three best friends embark on a road trip to a heavy-metal show, where they bond with three aspiring musicians and head off to one of the girls’ country home for an after-party.
Where to watch: VOD

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