Overview

• The AFI Awards recognized the top 10 films and 11 TV shows of 2024, including 'Wicked,' 'The Brutalist,' and 'The Bear,' during a star-studded luncheon at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles.
• A standing ovation was given to Los Angeles firefighter Tim Larson, representing first responders who battled the recent wildfires that devastated the city.
• Harrison Ford, attending on behalf of the series 'Shrinking,' received a warm reception as the only AFI Lifetime Achievement Award winner present.
• The event paid tribute to late filmmaker David Lynch, with heartfelt speeches and a video honoring his contributions to cinema and his connection to AFI.
• Karla Sofía Gascón, Oscar-nominated for 'Emilia Pérez,' was notably absent due to controversy over past social media posts, which became a topic of discussion among attendees.