AFI FEST 2006 presented by Audi offers one-of-a-kind events to help celebrate 20 years. Miss them here, and miss them for good.

An Evening with Ed Zwick | November 8, 2006, 7:00 PM With never-seen extended clips from his upcoming film BLOOD DIAMOND, Zwick (pictured above) recounts the challenges of directing.

24 Hour Movie Marathon | November 11, 2006, 12:00 Noon A 35-year feature film retrospective, featuring hits and sleepers from FILMEX and AFI FEST, as well as surprise snippets and special guests.

Sacred Monsters | Live Performance with Peter Bogdanovich, November 9, 2006, 7:00 PM For the first time in LA, director, actor and dead-on raconteur Peter Bogdanovich brings down the house with a fascinating account of legends he's encountered.

DIRECTED BY JOHN FORD | November 7, 2006, 7:00 PM Bogdanovich updates his 1971 version of an essential film about American moviemaking with new interviews of Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

AFI Archival Collection: Silent Films | November 8, 2006, 7:00 PM HEAD OVER HEELS (1922) and MABEL's DRAMATIC CAREER

There are just some of the 147 films - including 22 world premieres - representing 45 nations at AFI FEST, November 1-12. Sections include Latin Cinema, African Voices, World Cinema, American Directions, Asian New Classics and Dark Horizons, culminating in a Closing Night world premiere of CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER.

The Under 18 Film Guide helps young cinema buffs and their families make the most of AFI FEST 2006 presented by Audi. Sponsored by KLCS-TV/DT and Skirball Cultural Center. Films include VITUS (pictured above), AIR GUITAR NATION, KURT COBAIN ABOUT A SON and BIG DREAMS LITTLE TOKYO.

The Box Office at the AFI FEST Rooftop Village opens Friday, October 27. Find it on the 7th floor atop the ArcLight Cinemas parking structure, 6360 Sunset Blvd. In Los Angeles.

• October 27 to November 1, 11AM to 7PM
• November 2-11, 11AM to 10PM
• November 12, 11AM to 4PM

There are many affordable parking and transportation options in Hollywood. Visit AFI FEST Official Parking and Transportation partners and earn free AFI FEST tickets and more. Park and ride, park and walk, or go Metro. Plan the route using the Metro Trip Planner at www.metro.net. Details at Parking and Transportation.

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