New York Film Festival, Part 2

Just in time for the Oscars join Susi for more from the 46th New York Film Festival. Mike Leigh, director of "Happy-Go-Lucky", discusses the how he works with actors using improvisations. Sally Hawkins, "Poppy" in the film, just won a Best Actress Golden Globe. The director Gerardo Naranjo presents his film "Voy A Explotar" ("I'm Going to Explode") a poetic, introspective look at teenage angst in Mexico. Oscar is represented by "Waltz with Bashir" directed by Ari Foreman, an "anime documentary" that explores memories, fantasies and facts around the 1982 war in Lebanon, nominated in the Foreign Film category and "The Wrestler" by Darren Aronofsky featuring a bravado performance by Mickey Rourke who's up for a Best Actor Oscar.







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The New York Film Festival

The New York Film Festival continues its proud tradition of showing the newest and most important cinematic works by directors from around the world. The 17-day Festival is an unparalleled showcase of inspiring and provocative cinema by emerging talents and first-rank international artists whose films are often recognized as contemporary classics. A special section of the Festival is the Views from the Avant-Garde which premieres non-narrative, experimental film and video.

The Festival is highly competitive with an average of 28 feature films and 12 short films selected each year. There are no categories and no prizes awarded. Selections are made by a five person committee.

All filmmakers, regardless of experience, are invited to submit work to the New York Film Festival. There is no entry fee. There are no competition categories ~ all lengths and all genres are considered. Application forms will be available online late May & the deadline for submission is early July.