Our Media Center takes you inside Film at Lincoln Center with photos, videos, and podcasts from our screenings, talks, and events, plus announcements of upcoming programs and coverage of our artist and education initiatives.
Lineup Announced for 14th New York Asian Film Festival
By Rachel Del Giudice
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June 9, 2015
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Subway Cinema have announced the lineup for North America's leading showcase of popular Asian cinema, which takes place June 26 – July 11.
First Details Announced for 14th New York Asian Film Festival
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May 20, 2015
North America’s leading festival of popular Asian Cinema returns June 26 – July 11 and will honor director Ringo Lam, superstar Aaron Kwok, and actor Shota Sometani, alongside spotlights on Korean female directors and a joint tribute to Japanese legends Ken Takakura and Bunta Sugawara.
22nd New York African Film Festival Set for May
By Brian Brooks
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April 20, 2015
The New York African Film Festival, a joint effort of the Film Society of Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc., is returning May 6-12. The 22nd edition will present 15 features and 13 short films from Africa and the Diaspora.
NYAFF to Tribute Martial Arts Master Jimmy Wong Yu
By Nicholas Kemp
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October 17, 2014
The One-Armed Swordsman is coming to Lincoln Center! An Evening with Jimmy Wong Yu features a conversation with the legendary Taiwanese actor and filmmaker and a screening of his 1977 grindhouse classic Master of the Flying Guillotine in 35mm.
Anna Broinowski: To North Korea and Back Again
By Alex Hunter
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July 11, 2014
Filmmaker Anna Broinowski reflected upon the process of directing her documentary Aim High in Creation! following its American premiere as the closing film of the New York Asian Film Festival.
60 Films Set for 13th New York Asian Film Festival Opening June 27
By Brian Brooks
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May 30, 2014
The 13th New York Asian Film Festival will open with Overheard 3 and close with Park Chan-kyong's documentary Manshin: Ten Thousand Spirits. NYAFF takes place June 27 - July 14.
‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ Filmmaker Biyi Bandele Talks Passion and Censorship
By Brian Brooks
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May 13, 2014
New York African Film Festival director Biyi Bandele adapted Orange Prize-winner Half of a Yellow Sun into a big-screen epic. The filmmaker talks about a little-known bit of Nigerian history, working with award-winning actors, and the scepter of censorship.
North American Premiere of ‘Kano’ Set for New York Asian Film Festival Centerpiece
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May 9, 2014
Umin Boya's NYAFF Centerpiece Kano is a sports tale about an underdog mixed-race high-school baseball team that beat the odds. The film is one of a number unveiled today for the 13th edition of the festival, which runs June 27 – July 10.
New York African Film Festival Sets 21st Edition for May
By Brian Brooks
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March 31, 2014
The New York African Film Festival is on tap for May with eleven features and eight shorts originating from a number of African countries and the African diaspora set to screen at the 21st edition of the event at the Film Society.
Interview: Fab 5 Freddy and MC Yan, “Kung Fu Wildstyle”
By Tiffany Vazquez
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July 3, 2013
Hip Hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy and Hong Kong artist MC Yan discuss their traveling exhibit "Kung Fu Wildstyle," the confluence of Hip Hop culture and Kung Fu movies, and the future of music videos.