Press Releases
FSLC announces spring lineup for 50 Years of the New York Film Festival
The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s year-long countdown to the New York Film Festival’s historic 50th edition continues this spring, offering the rare opportunity to view several undisputed classics of the big screen, many of which were introduced to the world at NYFF. These include breakthrough films from the 1990s by Zhang Yimou, Gus Van Sant, Jane Campion and more. A special appearance will be made by director/editor Steve James at the Hoop Dreams screening on Tuesday, June 5. Read More
FSLC and The American Turkish Society present THE SPACE BETWEEN: A PANORAMA OF CINEMA IN TURKEY
The Space Between: A Panorama of Cinema in Turkey is the largest retrospective of films from Turkey to be presented in the United States. The retrospective is produced by The Moon and Stars Project of The American Turkish Society and the Film Society of Lincoln Center. The program includes more than 25 films and runs from Friday, April 27 through Thursday, May 10, presenting award winning Turkish films from the 1950s to the present. Read More
Tropfest partners with FSLC and other sponsors to bring world’s largest short film festival to NY
Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, today announced it will collaborate with prominent media outlets STARZ CINEMA, NBC 4, and WNYC Radio as well as Citi, luxury hotel brand Thompson Hotels and Film Society of Lincoln Center in launching Tropfest New York in June. Ambassadors, who are supporting the launch of Tropfest into the USA, include Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Anthony Lapaglia, Charles Randolph, Geoffrey Rush and Liev Schreiber. Read More
Columbia University Film Festival Celebrates 25 years
Columbia University School of the Arts Film Program and Film Society of Lincoln Center have announced they will co-present the 25th Anniversary of the Columbia University Film Festival (CUFF), a week-long program of screenings, dramatic readings and special events in New York. The festival will open with a 25 Year Celebration featuring a selection of the best student short films representing the past 25 years, presented by esteemed alumni of the program. Read More
African Film is in the spotlight as the New York African Film Festival returns to FSLC
Highlights include opening night film MAMA AFRICA, celebrating the legacy of Miriam Makeba, THE EDUCATION OF AUMA OBAMA, offering a window into the African family and father of President Obama, and centerpiece selection RELENTLESS, starring hip-hop and soul singer Nneka Read More
FSLC announces lineup for IMAGES FROM THE EDGE: CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY ICELANDIC CINEMA
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the schedule for IMAGES FROM THE EDGE: CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY ICELANDIC CINEMA (April 18-26). The upcoming series, the largest presentation of Icelandic cinema ever held in the United States, which will include Iceland’s first two features that debuted the use of sound in the ‘50s - BETWEEN MOUNTAIN AND SHORE and LAST FARM IN THE VALLEY. Read More
Susan Sarandon named Honorary Chair and Martin Scorsese to present at 39th Chaplin Award Award
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that Susan Sarandon will act as Honorary Chair for this year’s Gala, as well as the initial presenter line up for the upcoming 39th Annual Chaplin Award to include Martin Scorsese, Chiara Mastroianni and Arnaud Desplechin. This year’s Chaplin Award will be presented to Academy Award-nominee Catherine Deneuve on the evening of Monday, April 2, 2012 at Alice Tully Hall. The event will be attended by a host of notable guests and celebrities honoring the film legend’s groundbreaking career and will feature film and television clips commemorating her prolific career, culminating in the presentation of The Chaplin Award. Read More
FSLC announces ASGHAR FARHADI’S IRAN, April 6-8
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced details today for Asghar Farhadi’s Iran (April 6-8). Screening at the Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th Street), the film series will shine a light on the work of the recently-minted Academy Award-winning director (A SEPARATION). Read More
FLSC announces retrospective of short films from award-winning Educational Video Center (EVC)
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces a retrospective of films produced by teenage filmmakers through the Educational Video Center’s Youth Documentary Workshop. From the crack epidemic of the 1980s and explosion of hip hop in the 1990s, to the dislocation and housing foreclosure crisis of today, young people use their cameras to tell the stories of their times. Spanning three decades, this extraordinary documentary series captures moments in New York City’s history through the fresh, but unblinking eyes of emerging filmmakers. Read More
FSLC announces 15 film lineup to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Rialto Pictures
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today, 15 For 15: Celebrating Rialto Pictures, an exclusive weekday matinee series of 15 treasures from the Rialto Pictures library to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the distributor. Includes ARMY OF SHADOWS, BILLY LIAR, DIVA, RIFIFI AND THE THIRD MAN Read More
