Event will combine in-person, virtual screenings.
The 59th New York Film festival (NYFF) will take place in a hybrid format and runs from September 24-October 10, 2021.
Produced by Film at Lincoln Center, this year’s edition will combine an in-person component with virtual screenings.
In 2020, organisers unveiled a reimagined festival structure under the leadership of new NYFF director Eugene Hernandez and NYFF Director of programming Dennis Lim.
The festival’s selections were streamlined into five sections: Main Slate, Currents, Spotlight, Revivals, and Talks.
This year’s festival selection committee comprises Florence Almozini, K. Austin Collins, Devika Girish, Hernandez, Lim, Aily Nash,...
The 59th New York Film festival (NYFF) will take place in a hybrid format and runs from September 24-October 10, 2021.
Produced by Film at Lincoln Center, this year’s edition will combine an in-person component with virtual screenings.
In 2020, organisers unveiled a reimagined festival structure under the leadership of new NYFF director Eugene Hernandez and NYFF Director of programming Dennis Lim.
The festival’s selections were streamlined into five sections: Main Slate, Currents, Spotlight, Revivals, and Talks.
This year’s festival selection committee comprises Florence Almozini, K. Austin Collins, Devika Girish, Hernandez, Lim, Aily Nash,...
- 4/21/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced nominations for the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards this morning. Anthony Mackie and Kate Beckinsale served as presenters. Nominees for Best Feature include 50/50, Beginners, Drive, Take Shelter, The Artist and The Descendants.
Margin Call was selected to receive the annual Robert Altman Award, which is bestowed upon one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
“The Film Independent Spirit Awards recognize the finest artistic achievements across the broad spectrum of independent filmmaking.from emerging talent working on a shoestring budget to established auteurs,” said Film Independent Senior Director Sean Mc Manus. “The 2012 nominees tell their stories in such an authentic way and reflect the inclusive nature of the independent filmmaking community. We are delighted to support them and expand the audience for their work.”
2012 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations
Best Feature (Award given to the Producer,...
Margin Call was selected to receive the annual Robert Altman Award, which is bestowed upon one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
“The Film Independent Spirit Awards recognize the finest artistic achievements across the broad spectrum of independent filmmaking.from emerging talent working on a shoestring budget to established auteurs,” said Film Independent Senior Director Sean Mc Manus. “The 2012 nominees tell their stories in such an authentic way and reflect the inclusive nature of the independent filmmaking community. We are delighted to support them and expand the audience for their work.”
2012 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations
Best Feature (Award given to the Producer,...
- 11/29/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
HollywoodNews.com: Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, announced nominations this morning for the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Eva Mendes and Jeremy Renner served as presenters and 2011 Spirit Awards host Joel McHale was also on hand. Nominees for Best Feature include “127 Hours,” “Black Swan,” “Greenberg,” “The Kids Are All Right” and “Winter’s Bone.”
“Please Give” was selected for the Robert Altman Award, which is given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
“The artistic side of independent film is stronger than ever, and it’s especially impressive to see the developed craft of extraordinary independent filmmakers who have only gotten better over the years. Past nominees such as Darren Aronofsky, Noah Baumbach, Danny Boyle, Lisa Cholodenko, Debra Granik, Nicole Holofcener and John Cameron Mitchell continue to create original and compelling films that move and amaze us.
“Please Give” was selected for the Robert Altman Award, which is given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.
“The artistic side of independent film is stronger than ever, and it’s especially impressive to see the developed craft of extraordinary independent filmmakers who have only gotten better over the years. Past nominees such as Darren Aronofsky, Noah Baumbach, Danny Boyle, Lisa Cholodenko, Debra Granik, Nicole Holofcener and John Cameron Mitchell continue to create original and compelling films that move and amaze us.
- 11/30/2010
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
Above: La pivellina.
The recently wrapped Los Angeles Film Festival succeeded in reinventing itself—a new location in "revitalized" downtown with a new artistic director, David Ansen (the thirty-year veteran critic of Newsweek)—but it produced mixed results. Gone were the kind of established names of world cinema favored by previous artistic director Rachel Rosen, whose final program last year boasted rare works by Wang Bing, Pere Portabella, Miguel Gomes, and many others. Claire Denis was perhaps Laff's only recognized master this year (outside of revivals), and herWhite Material is already secured for distribution.
Instead, Laff emphasized emerging filmmakers and attempted to strike a balance between "popular" and "art house" fare, offering an accessible selection of films from around the globe. Ansen's most interesting choices were the smaller films he championed, such as the Georgian character study Street Days, which he personally introduced and then sat through after some minor projection problems occurred,...
The recently wrapped Los Angeles Film Festival succeeded in reinventing itself—a new location in "revitalized" downtown with a new artistic director, David Ansen (the thirty-year veteran critic of Newsweek)—but it produced mixed results. Gone were the kind of established names of world cinema favored by previous artistic director Rachel Rosen, whose final program last year boasted rare works by Wang Bing, Pere Portabella, Miguel Gomes, and many others. Claire Denis was perhaps Laff's only recognized master this year (outside of revivals), and herWhite Material is already secured for distribution.
Instead, Laff emphasized emerging filmmakers and attempted to strike a balance between "popular" and "art house" fare, offering an accessible selection of films from around the globe. Ansen's most interesting choices were the smaller films he championed, such as the Georgian character study Street Days, which he personally introduced and then sat through after some minor projection problems occurred,...
- 7/19/2010
- MUBI
Indie Roundup reviews the past week of news from the independent film community and provides a peek at what's coming soon.
Festivals. The venerable New York Film Festival announced its first titles, while Eugene Hernandez and Brian Brooks of indieWIRE consider the impact of non-programming changes. In news from the other coast, Rachel Rosen is heading back to the City by the Bay to work as programming director for the San Francisco Film Society, reports The Wrap.
Rosen moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles eight years ago and helped transform the Los Angeles Film Festival into a truly major festival in a city that, oddly enough, doesn't give much respect to local film festivals. As Director of Programming, she and Senior Programmer Doug Jones chose a wonderfully diverse selection of international films that were challenging and not always the most audience friendly, yet they were distinctive and memorable. And now she's gone.
Festivals. The venerable New York Film Festival announced its first titles, while Eugene Hernandez and Brian Brooks of indieWIRE consider the impact of non-programming changes. In news from the other coast, Rachel Rosen is heading back to the City by the Bay to work as programming director for the San Francisco Film Society, reports The Wrap.
Rosen moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles eight years ago and helped transform the Los Angeles Film Festival into a truly major festival in a city that, oddly enough, doesn't give much respect to local film festivals. As Director of Programming, she and Senior Programmer Doug Jones chose a wonderfully diverse selection of international films that were challenging and not always the most audience friendly, yet they were distinctive and memorable. And now she's gone.
- 8/13/2009
- by Peter Martin
- Cinematical
Fest vet returning to San Francisco Film Society.
By Wrap Staff
Rachel Rosen is leaving her position as director of programming for Film Independent and the Los Angeles Film Festival and returning to serve as programming director for the San Francisco Film Society.
Under Rosen’s guidance the last eight years, annual L.A. Film Fest attendance climbed from 35,000 to more than 80,000.
She is credited with adding a number of key components to the event, including an international sidebar that focused on movies from Argentina and China, as well as silent screenings accompanied by live musical performance.
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By Wrap Staff
Rachel Rosen is leaving her position as director of programming for Film Independent and the Los Angeles Film Festival and returning to serve as programming director for the San Francisco Film Society.
Under Rosen’s guidance the last eight years, annual L.A. Film Fest attendance climbed from 35,000 to more than 80,000.
She is credited with adding a number of key components to the event, including an international sidebar that focused on movies from Argentina and China, as well as silent screenings accompanied by live musical performance.
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- 8/10/2009
- by Michael Speier
- The Wrap
Rachel Rosen is returning to the San Francisco Film Society as director of programming. She will replace Linda Blackaby, who stepped down from the organization Friday.
Rosen held various programming roles at Sffs from 1994 until 2001, when she joined Film Independent and the Los Angeles Film Festival, where she spent the past eight years.
"We're thrilled to welcome Rachel back to a leadership role in the organization after her extraordinarily successful tenure in Los Angeles," said Graham Leggat, Sffs executive director.
"Rachel's discerning eye, dazzling knowledge of film and support of independent filmmakers have been essential to the festival's success during her years at Film Independent," added Film Independent executive director Dawn Hudson.
Rosen began her career in New York where she worked as a publicist in the film industry for five years. In 1988, she enrolled in Stanford University's documentary film program in the department of communication. While completing her thesis film,...
Rosen held various programming roles at Sffs from 1994 until 2001, when she joined Film Independent and the Los Angeles Film Festival, where she spent the past eight years.
"We're thrilled to welcome Rachel back to a leadership role in the organization after her extraordinarily successful tenure in Los Angeles," said Graham Leggat, Sffs executive director.
"Rachel's discerning eye, dazzling knowledge of film and support of independent filmmakers have been essential to the festival's success during her years at Film Independent," added Film Independent executive director Dawn Hudson.
Rosen began her career in New York where she worked as a publicist in the film industry for five years. In 1988, she enrolled in Stanford University's documentary film program in the department of communication. While completing her thesis film,...
- 8/10/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A Sundance hit that had been a thorn in the side of the Japanese government during production is at the center of a flap now that it's rolling out.
"The Cove," Louis Psihoyos' look at the killing of dolphins by fishermen off the coast of the Japanese city of Wakayama, rankled Japanese leaders during production, with the government scrutinizing the project and even attempting to halt production, according to Psihoyos.
Now the film -- which portrays the Japanese government as complicit in the fishermen's activities -- has been diverted from one screening venue to another at the Los Angeles Film Festival because of potential Japanese government objections.
Psihoyos' film, which won the audience doc award at Sundance and which Roadside Attractions is releasing this year, was a prime candidate to play one of the fest's large, free outdooor screenings downtown at the Grand Performances at California Plaza venue.
But soon after the possibility emerged,...
"The Cove," Louis Psihoyos' look at the killing of dolphins by fishermen off the coast of the Japanese city of Wakayama, rankled Japanese leaders during production, with the government scrutinizing the project and even attempting to halt production, according to Psihoyos.
Now the film -- which portrays the Japanese government as complicit in the fishermen's activities -- has been diverted from one screening venue to another at the Los Angeles Film Festival because of potential Japanese government objections.
Psihoyos' film, which won the audience doc award at Sundance and which Roadside Attractions is releasing this year, was a prime candidate to play one of the fest's large, free outdooor screenings downtown at the Grand Performances at California Plaza venue.
But soon after the possibility emerged,...
- 5/6/2009
- by By Steven Zeitchik and Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal Pictures' "Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger, will screen as the Centerpiece Premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival, which runs June 18-28.
Directed by Michael Mann, whose "Collateral" screened as a sneak peek at the festival five years ago, "Enemies" also stars Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard. The film opens nationally July 1.
Organized by Film Independent, the fest announced the bulk of its lineup Tuesday,encompassing more than 70 feature films, 70 shorts and 50 music videos drawn from more than 30 countries.
Said Rebecca Yeldham, who recently stepped into her new role as the festival's director: "The Laff is a celebration of culture, cinema and community. We're dedicated to our public, and we're dedicated to our filmmakers. We see ourselves as part of the international community of artists and passionate cinephiles."
Joining Yeldham and programming director Rachel Rosen at the Hotel Palomar in Westwood, actors Gael Garcia Bernal...
Directed by Michael Mann, whose "Collateral" screened as a sneak peek at the festival five years ago, "Enemies" also stars Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard. The film opens nationally July 1.
Organized by Film Independent, the fest announced the bulk of its lineup Tuesday,encompassing more than 70 feature films, 70 shorts and 50 music videos drawn from more than 30 countries.
Said Rebecca Yeldham, who recently stepped into her new role as the festival's director: "The Laff is a celebration of culture, cinema and community. We're dedicated to our public, and we're dedicated to our filmmakers. We see ourselves as part of the international community of artists and passionate cinephiles."
Joining Yeldham and programming director Rachel Rosen at the Hotel Palomar in Westwood, actors Gael Garcia Bernal...
- 5/5/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday and Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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