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J. EDGAR TO OPEN AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi 25th Edition of AFI FEST Kicks Off on November 3 With Opening Night Gala


By: Angela Iurno Acuff | September 7, 2011


The American Film Institute (AFI) announced
today that J. EDGAR, directed by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient and Academy
Award-winning director Clint Eastwood, will have its world premiere as the Opening Night
Gala of AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi. The film stars Academy Award nominee
Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role, along with Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts,
Armie Hammer and Oscar winner Judi Dench. It is produced by Academy Award winners
Eastwood and Brian Grazer, and Oscar nominee Robert Lorenz. From an original
screenplay by Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black, the film explores the public and private life
of one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century, J.
Edgar Hoover, founding director of the FBI.

"Clint Eastwood is an American icon - one whose work as a director, actor, producer and
composer not only stands the test of time, but also continues to add new, rich chapters with
each passing year," said Bob Gazzale, President and CEO of the American Film Institute.
"What a gift it is to be going to the movies when Clint Eastwood is making them, and what
an honor it is for the American Film Institute to premiere his latest contribution to America's
cultural legacy."

J. EDGAR stars Leonardo DiCaprio, one of today's most acclaimed actors, who recently
headlined the worldwide blockbuster INCEPTION. He has been honored with three
Academy Award nominations for his performances in BLOOD DIAMOND, THE AVIATOR
and WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE. His impressive credits also include THE DEPARTED,
SHUTTER ISLAND, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and TITANIC.

Eastwood has a long history with AFI. He was the recipient of the AFI Life Achievement
Award in 1996 - described as "an actor who doesn't waste words and as a director who
doesn't waste images" - and his films have appeared on the annual AFI AWARDS top ten
list four times since 2000 - GRAN TORINO (2008), LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA (2006),
MILLION DOLLAR BABY (2004) and MYSTIC RIVER (2003).

For the third consecutive year, AFI FEST will continue its unprecedented offer of free tickets to
all screenings, but only the Star Patron Package and Marquee Patron Package provide reserved access to the J. EDGAR world premiere Opening Night Gala. These and other AFI FEST Patron Packages - which ensure access to sold-out galas and other high-demand films and events - are on sale now at AFI.com/AFIFEST. The American Film Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and cultural organization, and Patron Packages are taxdeductible to the full extent of the law.

Individual tickets to AFI FEST screenings and galas will be available to AFI members on
Wednesday, October 26 in a 24-hour advance window before they become available to the
general public on October 27. In addition, AFI members receive a 10% discount on all
Patron Packages. Information about AFI membership is available at AFI.com/membership.

AFI FEST - celebrating its 25th year - will take place November 3 through 10 in Hollywood,
California, at the historic Chinese Theatre, the Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and
the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

About J. EDGAR
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover was
feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that
would have destroyed his image, his career and his life.

Clint Eastwood directed J. EDGAR from a screenplay by Dustin Lance Black. Leonardo
DiCaprio stars in the title role. The film also stars Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer and Judi
Dench. Produced by Eastwood, Brian Grazer and Robert Lorenz, J. EDGAR will be released
by Warner Bros. Pictures in limited markets on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 and expand
to a wide release on Friday, November 11, 2011. The film has been rated R by the MPAA
for brief strong language.

Film stills of J. EDGAR are available for press use only and can be downloaded at
flickr.com/photos/afifestpublicity/collections.

About the American Film Institute
AFI is America's promise to preserve the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists
and their work and to educate the next generation of storytellers.


AFI provides leadership in film, television and digital media and is dedicated to initiatives
that engage the past, the present and the future of the moving image arts. AFI programs
include the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and Archive, the AFI Life Achievement Award, now in it's 39th year, AFI Awards, honoring the most outstanding motion pictures andtelevision programs of the year, AFI Fest presented by Audi, celebrating its 25th edition this fall, AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs, AFI Silver Theatre and the AFI Conservatory, which was named the # 1 film school in the world by The Hollywood Reporter.

Additional information about AFI is available at AFI.com.

About AFI FEST
Celebrating its 25th year as a program of the American Film Institute, AFI FEST 2011 presented
by Audi will take place November 3 through 10 in the heart of Hollywood. Kicking off the
awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment
community, while providing appreciative audiences with a festive atmosphere and the very best of global cinema, right in the center of the film capital of the world.

The American Film Market (AFM), November 2 through 9, 2011, is the market partner of AFI FEST. Together, AFI FEST and AFM provide the only concurrent festival-market event in North
America. AFI FEST is the only FIAPF-accredited film festival in the United States. The Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films
category for the annual Academy Awards®.

Audi is the festival's presenting sponsor. Additional sponsors include American Airlines, the
official airline of AFI; AT&T; the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel; the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Levi's;Stella Artois and American Film Market (AFM), among many others.

Additional information about AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi is available at
AFI.com/AFIFEST. Connect with AFI FEST at facebook.com/AFIFEST, twitter.com/AFIFESTand http://www.youtube.com/AFIFEST.

About Audi
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles.
AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. During 2010 Audi
was the top performing luxury brand in Europe, and broke all-time company sales records in the
U.S. Over the next few years, AUDI AG will invest nearly $16 billion on new products and
technologies. Visit audiusa.com or audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi
vehicle and business issues.

About AFM
The business of independent motion picture production and distribution reaches its peak
every year at the AFM, when more than 8,000 industry leaders converge in Santa Monica
for eight days of deal-making, screenings, premieres, networking, parties and conferences.
Participants come from more than 70 countries and include acquisition and development
executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, festival directors, financiers, film
commissioners, producers, writers, the world's press and all those who provide services to
the motion picture industry. The AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television
Alliance (IFTA). More information is online at AmericanFilmMarket.com.

For information about requesting an AFI FEST press pass (deadline: September 30) or media
access to the Opening Night Gala (deadline: October 21), visit AFI.com/AFIFEST/presshome.aspx.
AFI FEST Media Contact
Angela Iuorno Acuff - 323.856.7896 or aacuff@AFI.com


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