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    Francis Ford Coppola To Receive 50th AFI Life Achievement Award

    By SHOOTTuesday, October 29, 2024No Comments469 Views
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    Francis Ford Coppola (photo by Chad Keig)
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    Francis Ford Coppola will be the 50th recipient of the American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film. The award will be presented to Coppola at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025.

    “Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist–one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit,” said Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. “AFI is honored to present him with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award.”

    Coppola’s The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and Apocalypse Now are ranked among history’s greatest films in AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies list. He is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of our time; a six-time Academy Award®-winning (including the Board of Governors’ Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award) director, writer and producer of such films as Patton, The Godfather Trilogy, American Grffiti, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, The Outsiders, Bram Stoker’s Dracula and his latest epic, Megalopolis.

    As the co-founder of American Zoetrope with George Lucas, Coppola initiated and nourished the careers of talents such as Carroll Ballard, John Milius, Sofia Coppola, and actors Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfus, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Matt Dillon and Diane Lane. As a writer, director, producer and technological pioneer, he created a body of work that has helped shape contemporary American cinema. Coppola’s latest film Megalopolis is a Roman epic set in modern times with an all-star cast including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne and Aubrey Plaza. This year, the film made its world premiere to a 10-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, and was released theatrically and in IMAX globally earlier this fall.

    The AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute special will return for its 10th year with Turner Broadcasting to air on TNT, followed by encore presentations on Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

    AFI Life Achievement Award Recipients
    The 50th AFI Life Achievement Award honoree joins an esteemed group of individuals who have been chosen for this distinguished honor since its inception.

    1973 John Ford

    1974 James Cagney

    1975 Orson Welles

    1976 William Wyler

    1977 Bette Davis

    1978 Henry Fonda

    1979 Alfred Hitchcock

    1980 James Stewart

    1981 Fred Astaire

    1982 Frank Capra

    1983 John Huston

    1984 Lillian Gish

    1985 Gene Kelly

    1986 Billy Wilder

    1987 Barbara Stanwyck

    1988 Jack Lemmon

    1989 Gregory Peck

    1990 David Lean

    1991 Kirk Douglas

    1992 Sidney Poitier

    1993 Elizabeth Taylor

    1994 Jack Nicholson

    1995 Steven Spielberg

    1996 Clint Eastwood

    1997 Martin Scorsese

    1998 Robert Wise

    1999 Dustin Hoffman

    2000 Harrison Ford

    2001 Barbra Streisand

    2002 Tom Hanks

    2003 Robert De Niro

    2004 Meryl Streep

    2005 George Lucas

    2006 Sean Connery

    2007 Al Pacino

    2008 Warren Beatty

    2009 Michael Douglas

    2010 Mike Nichols

    2011 Morgan Freeman

    2012 Shirley MacLaine

    2013 Mel Brooks

    2014 Jane Fonda

    2015 Steve Martin

    2016 John Williams

    2017 Diane Keaton

    2018 George Clooney

    2019 Denzel Washington

    2022 Julie Andrews

    2024 Nicole Kidman

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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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