Welcome to the AFI FEST Daily News

The newsletter looks different this week because we’ve switched over to the AFI FEST Daily News.

During the Festival—October 30-November 9—we’ll bring you AFI FEST Live!, daily reports that will help you plan your Festival experience.

And before the Festival starts, we’ll give you the stories that bring AFI FEST 2008 right to you:

• In-depth interviews with the Festival’s directors and actors;
• Write-ups on features, documentaries and short films;
• Photo galleries and video from the Red Carpet, panel discussions and theater Q&As;
• Up-to-the-minute reports on everything happening at AFI FEST.

There’s more. Visit AFI.com/AFIFEST and click on the Daily News to get the scoop on everything AFI FEST.

AT THE BOX OFFICE
The staff at the Main Box Office is in a selling frenzy right now, so be sure to get your tickets and passes now. Remember, the best way to experience AFI FEST is with a pass, and there are several great options.

Gala tickets are going fast. As of now, there are only a few seats left for CHE, THE SOLOIST and DEFIANCE. THE WRESTLER is Rush Line only.

The Box Office also reports that many other screenings are close to sold out, including WENDY AND LUCY and POUNDCAKE. And don’t forget the Narrative Competition films. You’ll want to see them before they hit the multiplex.

FREE EVENTS
Many events at AFI FEST are free.

• TALK/SHOWS at the Cinema Lounge in Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel give you a chance to get up close with filmmakers and industry professionals as they discuss their craft.
• Free screenings include FOOD FIGHT and THE WORLD WE WANT.
• Passholders get exclusive access to the Cinema Lounge at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where they can meet and mingle with AFI FEST filmmakers.

Added Screenings and LAST CHANCE HARVEY
More films and LAST CHANCE HARVEY, a late addition to AFI FEST’s Centerpiece Screenings.

Tributes and the Festival lineup
All the films and Tributes to Tilda Swinton and Danny Boyle.

Centerpiece Galas and Special Screenings
AFI FEST presented by Audi has announced two Centerpiece Galas and four Special Screenings.

Join AFI
For as little as $50, enjoy a host of AFI member benefits including access to the online AFI Catalog of Feature Films, ticket discounts, event invitations and more.

Visit AFI.com