Showing: Q&A
Jessica Chastain Storms Film Society
A packed Amphitheater of eager fans braved last week's winter storm to hear Jessica Chastain discuss acting, animals, her Julliard days, and her favorite films and books. Watch full video of the event from the warmth of your own home!
NYFF Q&A: “Leviathan”
One of the most memorable press conferences from this year's festival was Verena Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor discussing the monstrous effort that went into filming their sense-assaulting commercial fishing documentary. Watch full video of the conversation and four minutes from the film, then catch its sole screening today at 6:00pm.
NYFF Q&A: Richard Foreman on “Once Every Day
Watch full video of our press conferences with avant-garde theater veteran Richard Foreman about his new film (and first in 35 years) Once Every Day, which will have its world premiere at the 50th New York Film Festival.
“Little Shop” Director’s Cut Lets You Suddenly See More
An impressive restoration of the original ending to Frank Oz's beloved classic Little Shop of Horrors casts the story in an apocalyptic new light. Read more and watch video of the Q&A and live performances from its premiere at NYFF!
NYFF Q&A: Paolo & Vittorio Taviani, “Caesar Must Die”
Praise, laughter and questions filled the Walter Reade Theater as the Italian filmmaking brothers sat down to share their experiences in creating Caesar Must Die at an NYFF press conference. Watch the full video here!
“Life of Pi” Press Conference Live Stream
Tune in Friday at noon to watch our Youtube live stream of Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee and author Yann Martel discussing NYFF Opening Night film Life of Pi!
NYFF Live: Free Talks Revealed
Open conversations with NYFF filmmakers including Lee Daniels, Sally Potter, and Cristian Mungiu; actors Gael Garcîa Bernal and Greta Gerwig; and industry insiders will span the 50th New York Film Festival. Many will also be live streamed on Youtube!
NYFF Q&A with Baumbach, Gerwig, Sumner: “Frances Ha”
The 50th New York Film Festival welcomed director Noah Baumbach, co-writer/actor Greta Gerwig, and actor Mickey Sumner to a press screening to discuss their creative collaboration on Frances Ha. Watch the full video here!
NYFF Q&A with Tom Donahue: “Casting By”
The director discusses his documentary about the under-appreciated role of casting directors in the entertainment industry during a press conference for the 50th New York Film Festival.
NYFF the Musical!
Update: Video added! Documentaries about jazz drummer Chick Webb, melodious performance artist Ingrid Caven, and rock icons The Rolling Stones got our NYFF press screenings & conferences off to a raucous start!
