Explore innovative storytelling through film at the 62nd New York Film Festival starting at the end of this month. Celebrate global cinema on the biggest stage as prestigious filmmakers and rising talents bring cutting-edge features for viewers to experience. The New York Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals, and it has become a part of NYC’s cultural and historical landscape. This year’s cinematic offerings promise to be as compelling and thought-provoking as they have been since the festival’s start in 1963. Tickets are available for numerous screenings, and below, we’ll guide you through your New York Film Festival experience.
What is The New York Film Festival?
The NYFF is a non-competitive film festival that showcases and highlights the best in world cinema. The first NYFF was held in 1963 and is produced by Film at Lincoln Center. Since its start, it has become one of the most prestigious film festivals in the U.S.
When is the 2024 NYFF Happening?
This year’s NYFF will be taking place from September 27th to October 14th, 2024.
What Venues Will Be Showing NYFF Films?
The NYFF is held at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, as well as other venues all over the city. Showings will be held at the following venues:
- Alice Truly Hall (Lincoln Center)
- Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center (Lincoln Center)
- Walter Reade Theater (Lincoln Center)
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Staten Island)
- BAM- Brooklyn Academy of Music (Brooklyn)
- The Bronx Museum (Bronx)
- The Museum of the Moving Image (Queens)
What Are the Sections of the NYFF?
The NYFF encompasses five categories or sections:
- Main Slate - the program's core featuring a selection of new films from around the globe.
- Currents - traces contemporary cinema with an emphasis on new voices and innovative forms.
- Spotlight - showcases some of the season's most highly-anticipated films.
- Revivals - features renowned filmmaker favorites, restored, digitally remastered, and preserved.
- Talks - in-depth conversations with top critics, filmmakers, and curators.
- How Do I Purchase Tickets to the NYFF?
Tickets are on sale now. Visit their ticket availability page for more info.
New York City hosts some of the best and most beloved festivals in the entire world. Don’t miss the diverse stories and impactful film selections at this year’s New York Film Festival! And for all your upcoming NYC events, trust the event planning pros at EMRG Media to handle all your planning needs!
