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    AFI Award Honorees Include “Da 5 Bloods,” “Mank,” “Minari,” “Nomadland,” “Sound of Metal”

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    Alan S. Kim (l) and Steven Yeun in a scene from "Minari" (photo courtesy of A24)

    "Bridgerton," "The Crown," "The Queen’s Gambit," "The Mandalorian" among TV shows earning recognition

    LOS ANGELES --

    The American Film Institute (AFI) has unveiled the recipients of AFI Awards 2020. 

    Celebrating film and television arts’ collaborative nature, AFI Awards is the only national program that honors creative teams as a whole, recognizing those in front of and behind the camera. AFI Awards honorees include 10 outstanding films and 10 outstanding television programs deemed culturally and artistically representative of this year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. AFI also recognizes Hamilton with an AFI Special Award, designated for a work of excellence outside the Institute’s criteria for American film and television.

    Here’s a full rundown of AFI Award honorees:

    AFI MOVIES OF THE YEAR

    • DA 5 BLOODS 
    • JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH 
    • MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM 
    • MANK 
    • MINARI 
    • NOMADLAND 
    • ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI… 
    • SOUL 
    • SOUND OF METAL 
    • THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 

    AFI TELEVISION PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR

    • BETTER CALL SAUL 
    • BRIDGERTON 
    • THE CROWN 
    • THE GOOD LORD BIRD 
    • LOVECRAFT COUNTRY 
    • THE MANDALORIAN 
    • MRS. AMERICA 
    • THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT 
    • TED LASSO 
    • UNORTHODOX

    AFI SPECIAL AWARD

    • HAMILTON

    “For 20 years, AFI Awards has been a moment to gather artists in one room with a singular goal–to create community over competition,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “This year we cannot gather but will instead celebrate each honoree by creating exclusive content to be shared with a global audience through AFI Movie Club, shining a proper light on excellence.”

    AFI’s global Movie Club program will showcase the official selections beginning in February, with new and exclusive content released daily, including special guests from the honored works introducing the titles and AFI “Behind the Scene” conversations with filmmakers and actors. Honorees will be celebrated across all AFI platforms leading up to Feb. 26 when the tributes will culminate with a virtual benediction premiering on YouTube.com/AFI and AFI.com. 

    The AFI Awards celebration will be sponsored by Audi, a supporter of AFI programs for the past 17 years. To commemorate each of the AFI Awards recipients, Audi has created the AFI AWARDS Audi Scholarships initiative providing scholarships in the name of the honorees to women and BIPOC Fellows at the AFI Conservatory–for a total contribution of $250,000.

    All of the honored works advance the art of the moving image, inspire audiences and artists alike, enhance the rich cultural heritage of America’s art form and make a mark on American society. When placed in an historical context, these stories provide a complex and rich visual record of our modern world.

    AFI Awards selections are made through a jury process where AFI Trustees, artists, critics and scholars determine the year’s most outstanding achievements and provide artistic and cultural context for the selection of each honoree. 

    This year’s jury featured acclaimed artists including Debbie Allen, Cynthia Erivo, Rian Johnson, David Mandel, Marlee Matlin, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Wes Studi and Lulu Wang; renowned authors and scholars representing prestigious universities with recognized motion picture arts and television programs; film historians Mark Harris, Molly Haskell and Leonard Maltin; the AFI Board of Trustees; and film and television critics from media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, TV Guide and The Washington Post. The jury was chaired by AFI Board of Directors member Jeanine Basinger (chair emerita and founder of the Film Studies Department, Wesleyan University) and AFI Board of Trustees vice chair Richard Frank (former chairman of Walt Disney Television, president of Walt Disney Studios, president of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences).

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    Picture North Signs Director Kevin Oh For Commercials and Branded Content

    Monday, April 20, 2026

    Picture North has added director Kevin Oh to its roster of talent for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content. Prior to joining Picture North, he had most recently been freelancing.

    An observational director known for his detailed composition and narrative timing, Oh has become known for work that is grounded in real moments and subtle performances that drive every film forward.

    Originally a physics instructor, the pull towards storytelling brought Oh to the world of advertising and with it, the opportunity to direct. He has directed commercials for brands including Adidas, Coca-Cola, Disney, FIFA, Google, Nike, Jack Daniels, and a Puma campaign starring Rosé from Blackpink. A well-rounded filmmaker, Oh is also an accomplished DP and photographer, allowing him to step into many roles on a project and meaningfully collaborate with nearly every department.

    “To be honest, joining Picture North felt like a natural alignment more than a decision,” said Oh. “I tend to put a lot of weight into the details and the relationships behind the work. And since this is something I plan on doing for the rest of my life, that foundation was extremely important to me. There’s a level of care, accountability, and precision at Picture North that I really value. It feels like the kind of partnership where we can build something meaningful and hold each other to a higher standard with every step forward we take together. I’m excited where this path leads both of us.”

    Martin Rodahl, executive producer and founder of Picture North, added, “Kevin is a multiple threat signing! He’s obviously a very accomplished motion director, but his still photography portfolio makes him even more competitive. His background in advertising... Read More

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