New Directors/New Films
Agon Director Giulio Bertelli on His FIPRESCI Prize-Winning Feature Debut
This week we’re excited to present a conversation from this year’s edition of New Directors/New Films with Agon director Giulio Bertelli.
Adrian Chiarella, Joe Bird, and Stacy Clausen on Their Gay Coming of Age Horror Film Leviticus
This week we’re excited to present a conversation with the team behind the opening night selection of this year’s New Directors/New Films, the Australian horror film Leviticus.
Meet the Filmmakers of the New Directors/New Films 2026 Shorts Programs
In a special spotlight on the filmmakers in this year’s two shorts programs, we hear from directors Renzo Cozza, Emma Hütt and Tina Muffler, Clément Pinteaux, Ananth Subramaniam, Mars Verrone, and El Mahdi L Youbi.
New Directors/New Films 2026 Lineup Announced, Taking Place April 8–19
Film at Lincoln Center and The Museum of Modern Art today announced the 55th edition of New Directors/New Films (ND/NF), taking place from April 8 through April 19, 2026, with filmmakers scheduled to attend in person.
Constance Tsang, Ke-Xi Wu, and Murielle Hsieh on Capturing New York City in Blue Sun Palace
This week we’re excited to present a conversation with Blue Sun Palace director Constance Tsang and cast members Ke-Xi Wu and Murielle Hsieh, moderated by New Directors/New Films co-chair Dan Sullivan.
Igor Bezinović on Fiume o morte! | Meet the Filmmakers of New Directors/New Films 2025
Igor Bezinović discusses what first made him want to become a filmmaker and what it means to screen his film Fiume o morte! at ND/NF.
Courtney Stephens and Calle Hernandez on the Personal Nature of Invention
This week we’re excited to present a conversation with Invention director Courtney Stephens and lead actress & co-writer Calle Hernandez from this year’s edition of New Directors/New Films.
Fabian Stumm on Sad Jokes | Meet the Filmmakers of New Directors/New Films 2025
Sad Jokes director Fabian Stumm discusses childhood cinematic favorites and the directors who influenced him.
Rohan Parashuram Kanawade on Cactus Pears | Meet the Filmmakers of New Directors/New Films 2025
Cactus Pears director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade discusses the deeply personal backstory that makes up his feature.
Meet the Filmmakers of the New Directors/New Films 2025 Shorts Programs
In a special spotlight on the filmmakers in this year’s two shorts programs, we hear from directors Enrique Pedráza-Botero, Kevin Walker, Irene Zahariadis, Maureen Fazendeiro, Camille Vigny, Daphné Hérétakis, Julia Sipowicz, Daniel Asadi Faezi, Mila Zhluktenko, Jessica Dunn Rovinelli, ,Alisha Tejpal, Mireya Martinez, and Anoushka Mirchandani.
Lorena Alvarado on Lost Chapters | Meet the Filmmakers of New Directors/New Films 2025
Lorena Alvarado discusses the influence of Abbas Kiarostami and what it means to screen her film Lost Chapters at ND/NF.
Sarah Friedland, Kathleen Chalfant, Carolyn Michelle, and H. Jon Benjamin on Their Powerful Drama Familiar Touch
This week we’re excited to present a conversation from this year’s edition of New Directors/New Films with Familiar Touch director Sarah Friedland and cast members Kathleen Chalfant, Carolyn Michelle, and H. Jon Benjamin.











