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The American Film Institute Awards for 2020 have been announced, including various genre shows deemed culturally and artistically representative of 2020’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image.

Included are Lovecraft Country and The Mandalorian. On the film side, Soul was the only genre movie.

Winners will be showcased via AFI’s global Movie Club programme beginning in February, with new content released daily including special guests from the honoured works introducing the titles and conversations with filmmakers and actors.

“For 20 years, AFI Awards has been a moment to gather artists in one room with a singular goal – to create community over competition,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO. “This year we cannot gather but will instead celebrate each honoree by creating exclusive content to be shared with a global audience through AFI Movie Club, shining a proper light on excellence.”

“All of the honoured works advance the art of the moving image, inspire audiences and artists alike, enhance the rich cultural heritage of America’s art form and make a mark on American society. When placed in an historical context, these stories provide a complex and rich visual record of our modern world,” the official statement added.