This event is in the past.It took place on April 19, 2026 at Film at Lincoln Center.




Catch tomorrow's directors today at this 55-year-old festival. New Directors/New Films screens bold, boundary-pushing work from emerging filmmakers, often with the creators in attendance to answer your burning questions.
Emerging filmmakers
Cinephile festival
Bold cinema
Intimate screenings
Tips
🎬"The selection is always elite!"
🎭"Definitely my favorite theater in NYC"
🍷grab wine at the Indie bistro pre-show
New Directors/New Films (ND/NF) - 55th Edition
Lincoln Square




Catch tomorrow's directors today at this 55-year-old festival. New Directors/New Films screens bold, boundary-pushing work from emerging filmmakers, often with the creators in attendance to answer your burning questions.
Emerging filmmakers
Cinephile festival
Bold cinema
Intimate screenings
Tips
🎬"The selection is always elite!"
🎭"Definitely my favorite theater in NYC"
🍷grab wine at the Indie bistro pre-show
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