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Actress Bunny Levine died in August at age 97. However, audiences will see her final screen performance in Omi. The Jewish exorcism comedy premieres October 30 at the Austin Film Festival. Moreover, the film marks Emily Lerer’s feature directorial debut.
Levine died August 20 at her home in Tarzana, California. Her final film celebrates her long acting career. Meanwhile, Adam Lebowitz-Lockard wrote the screenplay and stars alongside Dree Hemingway.
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AFI Fest Announces Grand Jury Winners
The American Film Institute announced the winners of its 40th AFI Fest. The festival ran October 21–25 in Los Angeles. Several short films received major awards.
Alexandra Matheou’s Free Eliza (Notes On An Anatomical Imperfection) won Best Live Action Short Film.
Meanwhile, Stephen P. Neary’s Living With a Visionary earned Best Animated Short Film.
Additionally, Fanny Texier’s A Woman’s Place is Everywhere won Best Documentary Short Film.
Special Jury Mentions Honor Filmmakers
The festival also recognized outstanding achievements across three categories.
In live action, The Bovine Comedy received recognition for Audacity of Vision. Meanwhile, A Breach Within earned recognition for Cinematography.
Nobody Said Anything received a Screenwriting mention. Additionally, Mutrion earned recognition for Uniqueness of Expression.
Animated shorts also received several honors.
Emulsion won recognition for Craft. Meanwhile, Trading Cards earned a mention for Story.
Furthermore, The End received recognition for Direction. Saba earned a mention for World Building.
Documentary shorts also attracted attention.
Listen received recognition for Craft. Meanwhile, Water Cooler earned a mention for Social Impact.
Buckskin received recognition for Storytelling. Finally, A Wolf in the Suburbs earned a mention for World Building.
As a result, all three Grand Jury Prize winners qualify for Academy Award consideration.
Jordan Chiles Documentary Heads to Hulu
Andscape has begun producing Fair Play: The Jordan Chiles Story. The documentary explores the life of Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.
Campfire Studios and Select Entertainment are producing the film together. Meanwhile, Trishtan Williams serves as director.
Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ plan to release the documentary in fall 2027. Therefore, its premiere will precede the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Documentary Explores Chiles Beyond Gymnastics
The film examines Chiles’ experiences beyond competitive gymnastics. Moreover, it explores her personal development and future ambitions.
According to the project’s description, the documentary reveals the person behind her athletic achievements.
Chiles also discussed the film in a statement. She highlighted resilience, perseverance, and the importance of defining success independently.
Furthermore, she expressed excitement about sharing her journey with audiences.
As she prepares for LA28, Chiles hopes to reflect on her experiences. Ultimately, the documentary will explore her next chapter inside and outside gymnastics.
