Showing: ND/NF
ND/NF Alums Are Geniuses; First Doc-Only Theater
Two of this year's MacArthur fellows come from the ranks of New Directors/New Films, the President of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announces his departure, Pathé set to go digital with film catalog, and more in our FilmLinc Digest!
Acclaimed ND/NF Doc “How to Survive a Plague” Hits Theaters
David France's scorching Act Up doc was one of the most popular and emotional screenings at this year's New Directors/New Films. Revisit our podcast interview with France and producer Howard Gertler from the Sundance Film Festival.
VIDEO: ND/NF Q&A with Benh Zeitlin, “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
One of this year's film festival darlings finally arrives in theaters tomorrow! Before you see it, watch our discussion with the director, writer and crew following its screening as the surprise Closing Night film of this year's New Directors/New Films festival.
Interview With Emad Burnat, “5 Broken Cameras”
Part two of our interview with the co-directors of the polarizing ND/NF '12 documentary, Israeli Guy Davidi and Palestinian Emad Burnat, which opened Wednesday at Film Forum in NYC.
Interview With Guy Davidi, “5 Broken Cameras”
Part one of a two-part interview with the co-directors of the polarizing ND/NF '12 documentary, Israeli Guy Davidi and Palestinian Emad Burnat, which opens today at Film Forum in NYC.
Last Night at the Film Society: A Big Surprise Closes New Directors/New Films
The 41st edition of New Directors/New Films came to a close last night with a surprise showing of "Beasts of the Southern Wild," the unlikely breakthrough film that was the hit of this year's Sundance Film Festival.
ND/NF Discovery: Jonas Carpignano’s “The Plain” (Italy/USA)
"Italian Cinema is not in great shape, but there are some amazing films and filmmakers working there right now."
Bitching about Politics on Facebook: Isold Uggadottir’s “Revolution Reykjavik”
The ND/NF director talks about her short film "Revolution Reykjavik," which tells the story of the havoc wrought on a family by Iceland's financial crisis. The verdict is clear: "Excess is out; modesty is in."
ND/NF Discovery: Angelina Nikonova’s “Twilight Portrait” (Russia)
"My main rule is not to panic, no matter what happens during the shoot. I try to give in totally to the force of production, and since I am a bit of a control freak, this ability to trust fate with its unpredictable turns and twists is essential to me."
ND/NF Discovery: Elisa Cepedal’s “Oh Sorrow” (Spain)
"Most of the cast were non-professional actors, mainly middle-age and old women. Working with them while rehearsing and shooting was very gratifying and fun."
