Paul Thomas Anderson on Writing 'Phantom Thread'

Paul Thomas Anderson on writing 'Phantom Thread':

"The story was a little bit more fully formed than I'm making it out to be. There was the idea that there was a very strong willed man and a woman who enters his life, and what happens when they discover that, when he's weak he's at his best in terms of the relationship, and how that affects their future."

During a post-screening PHANTOM THREAD Q&A at the AFI Conservatory, Oscar-nominated writer/director/producer Paul Thomas Anderson talked to AFI Conservatory Fellows about writing the film. PHANTOM THREAD is nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture. Anderson is nominated for Best Director and Manville is nominated for a Best Supporting Actress.

'A Fantastic Woman' Q&A

After a screening of the film at AFI Fest 2017, the American Film Institute held a Q&A with Sebastián Lelio, co-writer and director of 'A Fantastic Woman.' and the film's star Daniela Vega.

A FANTASTIC WOMAN co-writer and director Sebastián Lelio and star Daniela Vega speak with AFI FEST director Jacqueline Lyanga at AFI FEST 2017 presented by Audi following a screening of the film.

The Power of Storytelling

The American Film Institute says:

"For less than the price of a movie ticket, you can bring storytelling workshops to high schools students.Text AFI to 41444 to help inspire more students with the power of storytelling."

For less than the price of a movie ticket, you can bring storytelling workshops to high schools students.Text AFI to 41444 to help inspire more students with the power of storytelling. www.AFI.com/Teach