AFI Fest Programmers Highlight 12 Must-See Features and Shorts
The festival team selects standout titles including the gay romance 'Flesh and Fuel' and animated short 'Iron Boy' for the 2026 Los Angeles edition.
Shortfundly Desk · Los Angeles ·
AFI Fest programmers have curated a list of 12 essential films screening at this year's festival, which runs October 21 through 25 in Los Angeles. The selections span both feature-length works and short films, reflecting the festival's commitment to diverse storytelling formats.
Among the highlighted titles are the sexy gay romance 'Flesh and Fuel' and the animated short 'Iron Boy,' showcasing the range of voices and styles represented in the 2026 lineup. Programmers aimed to guide audiences toward standout experiences across genres and formats.
The annual festival continues to serve as a key platform for both established and emerging filmmakers to present new work to industry audiences and cinephiles in Southern California.
This brief draws on reporting from IndieWire.
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