Ava DuVernay to Champion ‘Queen Sugar’ Directors as Guest Artistic Director for AFI Fest
Chris Gardner
2 min read
Ava DuVernay to Champion ‘Queen Sugar’ Directors as Guest Artistic Director for AFI Fest
Ava DuVernay has joined this year’s edition of AFI Fest to serve as guest artistic director.
As part of the gig, DuVernay has hand-picked three independent films as a way to “amplify the voices and vision of women directors,” per the American Film Institute. Those films are Kat Candler’s Hellion from 2014 starring Juliette Lewis and Aaron Paul, Aurora Guerrero’s Mosquita y Mari from 2012 and Victoria Mahoney’s Yelling to the Sky from 2011 starring Gabourey Sidibe and Zoë Kravitz.
The films will screen as part of the fest and DuVernay will moderate a panel with the helmers, all of whom are part of her historic roster of all-women directors for her OWN drama series Queen Sugar. The outing for DuVernay marks a return to AFI Fest as her feature directorial debut, I Will Follow, screened as part of the 2010 lineup.
Related Stories
As such, DuVernay said the festival “holds a special place in my heart.” She added: “I still remember the feeling of validation and encouragement. It meant so much to me as a first-time woman director to be seen and embraced. So, it is a true honor to be invited to serve as the guest artistic director.”
She called the trio of filmmakers she’s chosen to spotlight as “remarkable” talents. “With this programming, I want to wave a flag for what can happen when women have the opportunity and support that is consistent with our male counterparts. Beautiful things blossom. My thanks to AFI Fest for agreeing with and amplifying that notion.”
Previous guest artistic directors include Pedro Almodóvar, Bernardo Bertolucci, Agnès Varda and David Lynch. “The world looks to visionary artists to create a brighter future, and Ava DuVernay is leading the way,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “We are honored to shine a proper light upon her selections – films that will inspire audiences and artists alike.”
AFI Fest runs in Los Angeles from Nov. 2-6. As previously announced, it opens with the Apple documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me and closes with Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment.
Related News & Content
-
Humza Yousaf says Scottish election could be called if he loses no-confidence vote, as…
Humza Yousaf says Scottish election could be called if he loses no-confidence vote, as...,article" property="og:type" /><meta content="Humza Yousaf has said that a Holyrood election could be called if he loses a no-confidence vote next week. -
Loungers sees record revenue and says inflation has eased
Loungers sees record revenue and says inflation has eased,The business saw its revenue rise by nearly a quarter in the last financial year. -
Türkiye’s Adana province hosts Orange Flavors context: Chefs showcase citrus culinary delights
Türkiye’s Adana province hosts Orange Flavors context: Chefs showcase citrus culinary delights,Competition held as part of 12th International Orange Blossom Carnival in Adana, southern Türkiye - Anadolu Ajansı -
Sadiq Khan challenged over ‘shocking’ record on policing in London as Mayoral rivals say…
Sadiq Khan challenged over ‘shocking’ record on policing in London as Mayoral rivals say...,article" property="og:type" /><meta content="Sadiq Khan has defended his approach to policing in London despite recent criticism of Sir Mark Rowley and the Met's handling of 'hate crimes' and divisive protests. -
Türkiye’s President Erdogan marks National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
Türkiye’s President Erdogan marks National Sovereignty and Children’s Day,Erdogan also commemorates Türkiye’s ‘heroic martyrs’ who died for Türkiye’s independence, future ‘without hesitation’ - Anadolu Ajansı -
Ship traffic through Suez Canal plunges by two thirds after Red Sea attacks
Ship traffic through Suez Canal plunges by two thirds after Red Sea attacks,Ships crossing through the waterway dropped by 66% in the first week of April, compared with the same period last year, official figures showed. -
Exact date Brits to be hit with snow and drenched in rain in unseasonable wintry blast,…
Exact date Brits to be hit with snow and drenched in rain in unseasonable wintry blast,...,article" property="og:type" /><meta content="British people may have been hoping to spend some more time outside as late April turns into May - but the weather is likely to put paid to those ambitions. -
WHO says current public health risk posed by bird flu 'low'
WHO says current public health risk posed by bird flu 'low',Risk considered low-to-moderate for those with exposure to infected birds, animals, contaminated environments, says UN agency - Anadolu Ajansı -
Vape maker Chill Brands suspends boss amid inside information allegations
Vape maker Chill Brands suspends boss amid inside information allegations,The firm’s shares fell as much as 31% after it suspended boss Callum Sommerton and has hired a law firm to carry out a probe. -
Carol Kirkwood stuns in figure-hugging dress amid BBC Breakfast technical chaos
Carol Kirkwood stuns in figure-hugging dress amid BBC Breakfast technical chaos,CAROL Kirkwood stunned in a figure-hugging dress amid a technical blunder. BBC Breakfast was flung into chaos this morning after a string of sound issues. However Carol, 61, was all smiles as she p… -
Families ‘to sue prison’ where loud inmates ‘terrorise kids’ with screaming
Families 'to sue prison' where loud inmates 'terrorise kids' with screaming,Residents living next door to a new prison who say their kids have to sleep wearing headphones and some leave during weekends due to the racket are threatening to sue the prison service -
Doctor Strange’s Secret Wars Role May Be More Important Than You Thought – Looper
Doctor Strange's Secret Wars Role May Be More Important Than You Thought - Looper,According to entertainment leaker Alex Perez, Doctor Strange will find himself confronting his inner struggles as he headlines "Avengers: Secret Wars." -
Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson confronts history at US pavilion as its first solo Indigenous artist
Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson confronts history at US pavilion as its first solo Indigenous artist,Jeffrey Gibson’s takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craft -
Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia,A Mexican film has won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival which took place as major Western studios boycott the Russian market and as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third year -
‘What Jennifer Did’: Netflix doc explores shocking Ont. murder-for-hire case
'What Jennifer Did': Netflix doc explores shocking Ont. murder-for-hire case,Most of Jennifer Pan's entire life was made up of lies. When her parents began to catch on, she decided to bring in hired hitmen. -
What’s behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year’s music festivals?
What's behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year's music festivals?,The public sentiment about this year's crop of music festivals is an overwhelming "meh." There are good reasons for this. -
Acer Brings Swift Go 14 To Malaysia, Now With Intel Core Ultra
Acer Brings Swift Go 14 To Malaysia, Now With Intel Core Ultra,Acer Malaysia today is launching the new Intel Core Ultra-powered Swift Go 14, with the latest AI additions. -
Yoko Taro claims Stellar Blade is better than NieR: Automata
Yoko Taro claims Stellar Blade is better than NieR: Automata,NieR: Automata released back in 2017 on PlayStation to a wave of success, far surpassing publisher Square Enix’s expectations and reviving what is now a popular multi-media franchise. Stellar Blade is in a similar spot, coming first to PS5 while exhibiting many similarities to Yoko Taro’s own work. Interestingly, the game creator has commented on …
Warning: file_get_contents(https://www.scienceradars.com/wp-output-content.php?pg=1&cat=&kw=&lvl=): Failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 526 in /home/wwwroot/xuenou.com/wp-content/themes/chromenews/template-parts/content.php on line 169
Warning: file_get_contents(https://www.bayuexiang.com/wp-output-content.php?pg=1&cat=&kw=&lvl=): Failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 526 in /home/wwwroot/xuenou.com/wp-content/themes/chromenews/template-parts/content.php on line 173
