Quentin Tarantino to Attend AFI Fest for ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Screening and Conversation – Film News in Brief
Quentin Tarantino will attend AFI Fest 2026 for a conversation and special screening of his “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.” The screening and conversation takes place on Friday, Oct. 23 at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
The event comes in anticipation of David Fincher’s new Netflix film “The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth,” in which Brad Pitt reprises his role as Cliff Booth from Tarantino’s 2019 film.
“As the world awaits “The Further Mis-Adventures Of Cliff Booth,” AFI is proud to celebrate where it all began,” Bob Gazzale, AFI President & CEO, said. “And to do so with one of the greatest storytellers of our generation is a gift to all who love the movies.”
The 40th annual AFI Fest will run Oct. 21 to 25, screening over 150 films at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. The festival will open with the U.S. premiere of “Wildwood” and close with “Being Heumann.”
Monday, October 12
‘Wild Horse Nine’ Screenings in 35mm at Alex Theatre
Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine” will be screened in 35mm at The Alex Theater in Glendale.
The film released by Searchlight Pictures will screen on Nov. 5 and Nov. 12.
Set in 1973, “Wild Horse Nine” follows two CIA officers (John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell) who are dispatched from Santiago to Easter Island shortly before the Chilean military coup that overthrew socialist president Salvador Allende. Steve Buscemi, Tom Waits and Posey round out the ensemble.
Inspired by Ektachrome, a color-reversal film stock widely used during the 1970s, this presentation allows viewers to immerse themselves into the vivid colors and style of the 1973 Easter Island landscape.
“Wild Horse Nine” opens in theaters nationwide on Nov. 6.
Proof Inc. Announces First New York Studio
Proof Inc., the production company focused on visualization, has opened its first New York studio, with filmmaker Ari Aster’s next feature as its inaugural project.
Founder and CEO Ron Frankel will oversee the New York operation, splitting his time between the company’s Los Angeles and New York studios. The company has provided visualization services for productions such as the “Jurassic World” franchise, the “Harry Potter” TV series, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” and “Stranger Things.” Proof New York now joins Proof London, Proof Australia, and Proof Inc., which has been based in Los Angeles since 2002.
“Establishing Proof’s first New York studio is a full-circle moment, both personally and professionally,” Frankel said. “I began my career in visualization in Manhattan in the late ’90s, when the community of 3D artists and animators was relatively small. Today, New York has an extraordinarily deep pool of creative talent and filmmakers. Establishing a permanent presence here allows us to become part of that community and build on the relationships and creative collaborations that have always been at the heart of Proof.”
Tuesday, October 13
‘Anarchy in High Heels: The Story of Les Nickelettes’ Documentary to Screen at LA Femme International Film Festival
Betsy Newman’s “Anarchy in High Heels: The Story of Les Nickelettes” is set to screen Oct. 25 as part of the 22nd annual LA Femme International Film Festival.
The documentary chronicles the women’s theater troupe that emerged in San Francisco in the 1970s and ‘80s. Les Nickelettes challenged gender stereotypes, broke taboos and claimed unprecedented freedom.
The film is based on founding artistic director Denise Larson’s memoir “Anarchy in High Heels.” Director Newman is also a former member and the company’s first female director. Larson serves as producer and writer, alongside executive producer Debra Pollock and producers Valerie Hellmond and Judith Rain.
“Anarchy in High Heels” will be shown Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at Regal Cinemas at the Sherman Oaks Galleria in Los Angeles. The festival runs Oct. 22-25.