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Photos: Inside the MAESTRO Premiere at the New York Film Festival Spotlight Gala at David Geffen

Last night, October 2nd 2023, MAESTRO had its New York Premiere. In attendance were producers Kristie Macosko Krieger, Fred Berner and Amy Durning, and co-writer Josh Singer. Leonard Bernstein's children, Jamie, Alex, and Nina Bernstein, were also in attendance. Check out the photos from the premiere now!
Bradley Cooper's MAESTRO to Screen at the New York Film Festival For North American Premiere in October

Maestro, Bradley Cooper’s new movie about legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, will have its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival. In his directorial follow-up to A Star Is Born, Bradley Cooper dramatizes the public and private lives of legendary musician Leonard Bernstein. Check out how to get tickets now!
The 61st New York Film Festival Sets 2023 Dates

Lesli Klainberg, president of Film at Lincoln Center, announced that Matt Bolish has been named to the newly created position of managing director of the New York Film Festival (NYFF). In this role, Bolish will work closely with artistic director Dennis Lim, who oversees the curation and programming process, to produce the world-renowned event.
Governors Island Arts And Film At Lincoln Center Announce Free Outdoor Film Series

Governors Island Arts and Film at Lincoln Center announced today the return of free outdoor film screenings on the Island for summer 2022 featuring John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Friday, June 3 and Sidney Lumet's The Wiz on Friday, August 5.
Cate Blanchett to Receive Film at Lincoln Center Chaplin Award

The Chaplin Award Gala is the most important fundraising event of the year for Film at Lincoln Center, with all proceeds benefiting the organization in its mission to support the art and craft of cinema. Cate Blanchett is an internationally acclaimed actor, producer, artistic director, humanitarian and dedicated member of the arts community.
Free Summer Screening of MO' BETTER BLUES to be Shown at Governors Island in August

The Trust for Governors Island and Film at Lincoln Center announced today the return of free outdoor film screenings on the Island, featuring Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues on August 6. This year’s screening will take place on the Island’s historic Parade Ground, an eight-acre lawn with expansive open views of Lower Manhattan.
The Academy Invites Leslie Odom Jr., Nathan Lane, George C. Wolfe & 392 More to Membership

There are 89 Oscar nominees, including 25 winners, among the invitees.
58th New York Film Festival Among Most Attended in History

Film at Lincoln Center announces that the historic 58th edition of the New York Film Festival (NYFF), reconceived this year to incorporate drive-in and virtual screenings, was among the organization’s most attended editions, reaching an array of new audiences across the country and the world. 
The Human Rights Watch Announces 30th Anniversary Film Festival

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival presents 13 timely and provocative films, from June 13-20, 2019, that shine a bright light on bravery and resilience in challenging times, with incisive perspectives on human rights issues affecting people around the world. As racism and xenophobia continue to rise within the highest echelons of power, this year's festival presents cinematic works that expose and humanize cases of legalized and legitimized oppression of the disenfranchised that demand the world's attention.
63 Women-Led Projects Receive Total Of $1.5 From 'Made In NY' Women's Film, TV & Theatre Fund

Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen and the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Acting Commissioner Anne del Castillo today announced the first round of grant recipients of the "Made in NY" Women's Film, TV & Theatre Fund. Funds were awarded to 63 film, TV, theatre and digital media projects made by creative entrepreneurs who identify as women. This is the first round of a $5 million, three-year program funded by MOME and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).
NewFest 2018 Announces Full Lineup For Their 30th Anniversary

Following the announcement of their Opening Night Film, Yen Tan's award-winning AIDS drama 1985, NewFest today announced the full lineup of their 30th annual celebration of the year's best LGBT films from around the world. The program of more than 140 narrative features, documentaries, episodic series and shorts runs from October 24-30 at the SVA Theatre, Cinépolis Chelsea, and The LGBT Community Center in New York City.
Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College to Present Feirstein Film Festival

Launched in 2015, Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema will celebrate the thesis projects created by its first graduating MFA class, highlighting topics including parenthood, disability, racism, immigration, gender issues, sexuality, and aging at the inaugural Feirstein Film Festival. This first annual event will take place May 22-23 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and feature a film screening, screenwriters table reading at the Made in NY Media Center, and screen studies conference at the Feirstein school.
Lincoln Center Urges Continued Support for Federal Arts Funding

Lincoln Center offers the following statement on the proposed elimination of funding for the NEA, NEH, and IMLS.
Lincoln Center Releases Statement in Support of the NEA: 'Art Anchors Communities'

With the nation's budget deadline looming, the National Endowment for the Arts is still at risk. Lincoln Center has just released the following statement in support of the NEA.
FSLC Announces Robert De Niro as Recipient of 44th Annual Chaplin Award

The Film Society of Lincoln Center is pleased to announce that Academy Award–winning actor Robert De Niro will be honored at the 44th Chaplin Award Gala on Monday, May 8, 2017.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Complete Lineup for Free Daily Talk Series

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the lineup for the fifth edition of free talk series NYFF Live during the 54th New York Film Festival (September 30 – October 16). HBO® is the presenting sponsor of NYFF Live, which features actors, directors, writers, critics, and other industry insiders participating in daily evening discussions from October 1 – 14 in the Amphitheater at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center.
Photo Coverage: Wishing a Happy 25th Anniversary to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of 'Beauty and the Beast,' The Walt Disney Studios and the Film Society of Lincoln Center presented an exclusive screening of the beloved animated classic at Alice Tully Hall. It was here, in September 1991, that a work-in-progress version of 'Beauty and the Beast' was first screened at the New York Film Festival -- and received a standing ovation. This 'tale as old as time' went on to break ground as the first animated feature film to receive an Academy Award® nomination, and twenty-five years later audiences of all ages continue to fall in love with this enchanting tale, its captivating characters and unforgettable, award-winning music score and original song, 'Beauty and the Beast.'
FSLC Announces Morgan Freeman as Recipient of 43rd Annual Chaplin Award

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today that Academy Award–winning actor Morgan Freeman will be honored at the 43rd Annual Chaplin Award Gala held at Lincoln Center on Monday, April 25, 2016.
Film Society of Lincoln Center Launches CineKids Educational Program

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the launch of CineKids, a new education initiative focused on bringing film into the classroom, through screenings, discussions, and production
Film Society of Lincoln Center Hosts Evening with Ethan Hawke Tonight

The Film Society of LINCOLN Center will host Ethan Hawke tonight, September 30 and Richard Gere on October 8 as guests of honor for 'An Evening With...' at the 52nd New York Film Festival.

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