Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’ Sets World Premiere at AFI Fest – Film News in Brief
variety.comRobert Zemeckis’ “Here” as the Centerpiece Screening at this year’s AFI Fest. The festival will present “Here” at the TCL Chinese Theatre Oct.
25. Zemeckis directed and co-wrote the film with Eric Roth. “Robert Zemeckis is, first and foremost, a master storyteller – and, uniquely, one who has spent a lifetime utilizing the latest technologies to tell the human story,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO. “’Here’ presents a profoundly powerful emotional experience while also bringing the art of film into the future.” Ahead of the centerpiece screening, AFI will honor Zemeckis with a Directors Spotlight Oct.
24. The evening will feature clips from his work and an in-depth conversation with Zemeckis about his career that includes several innovative films from “Forrest Gump” to “Here.” The event is free to the public.
To attend the Centerpiece Screening, visit FEST.AFI.com. Soho International Film Festival Unveils Dates for 2024 Editon The Soho International Film Festival revealed its 2024 edition will run from Sept.
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