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New Directors/New Films: Cinema's Future Unveiled
7 Apr
Summary
- Festival runs April 8-19 showcasing promising early career films.
- Opening with queer horror 'Leviticus,' closing with 'Donkey Days.'
- Features a live Screen Talk podcast with Jeremy O. Harris.
The New Directors/New Films festival, now in its 55th year, is set to run from April 8 to April 19, presenting a curated selection of promising early career films. This prestigious event, hosted by Lincoln Center and MoMA, gathers standout movies from major festivals like Cannes and Sundance for an annual celebration of emerging cinematic talent.
The festival's opening night will feature Adrian Chiarella's acclaimed queer horror film, 'Leviticus,' a Sundance breakout. The lineup boasts a diverse range of films, from widely distributed releases to more experimental pieces. Notable selections include "Maddie's Secret," Pete Ohs' "Erupcja," Jack Auen and Kevin Walker's "Chronovisor," Viv Li's "Two Mountains Weighing Down My Chest," and Alexe Poukine's "Kika."
Concluding the festival five days later will be Rosanne Pel's "Donkey Days." An unmissable event for many will be a live episode of IndieWire's Screen Talk podcast on April 13, co-hosted by Ryan Lattanzio and Anne Thompson, with special guest Jeremy O. Harris, star of "Erupcja." The festival promises a rich program with 10 standout selections.
