New Directors/New Films

An annual rite of spring, celebrating its 45th edition this year, New Directors/New Films introduces New York audiences to the work of emerging filmmakers from around the world. Throughout its rich history, ND/NF has uncovered talents like Chantal Akerman, Pedro Almodóvar, Terence Davies, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Spike Lee, Christopher Nolan, Laura Poitras, and Kelly Reichardt.

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Celebrating its 45th edition in 2016, New Directors/New Films introduces New York audiences to the work of emerging filmmakers from around the world. Throughout its rich history, New Directors has uncovered talents like Pedro Almódovar, Darren Aronofsky, Nicole Holofcener, Spike Lee, Kelly Reichardt, and Steven Spielberg.

Film Society and MoMA members may purchase tickets starting at noon on Monday, February 29. Tickets will be available for purchase by the general public at noon on Friday, March 4. To become a member of the Film Society or MoMA please visit filmlinc.org and MoMA.org, respectively.

Please note: New Directors does not accept open submissions.

New Directors/New Films is supported by The Junior Associates of The Museum of Modern Art, The New York Times, American Airlines, and Stella Artois.

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