Del Toro, Sorkin to Receive AFI Honorary Degrees
The Hollywood veterans will receive honorary doctor of fine arts degrees as AFI celebrates its graduating class of 2026.
- On Aug. 7, the American Film Institute will confer honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees upon filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and screenwriter-director Aaron Sorkin at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre.
- AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale described the pair as "peerless, prolific creative forces" whose contributions to the art form have inspired audiences worldwide and will inspire this year's AFI Conservatory graduates.
- Del Toro, an eight-time Oscar nominee, directed acclaimed films including the 2017 movie The Shape of Water and the 2025 version of Frankenstein, which he recently released on Netflix.
- Sorkin, an Academy Award winner for The Social Network, penned works including Few Good Men and The West Wing, with his new film The Social Reckoning arriving on Oct. 9.
- The ceremony honors the AFI Conservatory Class of 2026, joining a prestigious roster of past recipients that includes legends like Viola Davis, Mel Brooks, and Helen Mirren.
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del Toro, Sorkin to Receive AFI Honorary Degrees
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and screenwriter-director Aaron Sorkin will receive honorary doctorates from the American Film Institute during the AFI Conservatory commencement ceremony next month in Hollywood. The American Film Institute said it will confer Doctor of Fine Arts degrees honoris causa on the two entertainment figures in recognition of their contributions to the art of the moving image. The awards will be presented during commencemen…
One more to celebrate the talent of the Mexican filmmaker
Mexican director Guillermo del Toro and American screenwriter Aaron Sorkin will receive an honorary doctorate in fine arts during the graduation ceremony of the Conservatory of the American Film Institute (AFI).
Aaron Sorkin and Guillermo del Toro to Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Conservatory Graduation
The Hollywood veterans have been selected to receive honorary doctor of fine arts degrees during AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 7.
During the event, the artist expressed his gratitude for receiving a recognition from the university linked to the city that marked the beginning of his life and his musical career.
Mexican director Guillermo del Toro and American screenwriter Aaron Sorkin will receive honorary doctorates from the American Film Association
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