Category: Festival Archives

Sean Baker’s work defines a new social realism in US cinema, focusing on modern, marginalized characters through a compassionate and often humorous lens. He is the director and co-writer of… Continue reading 2018 – SEAN BAKER

Over the past 18 years, Sofia Coppola has become one of America’s most singular filmmakers, often creating dream-like filmscapes that transport viewers to strange-yet-familiar worlds. Her storied career as a… Continue reading 2017 – SOFIA COPPOLA

ANG LEE (Director/Producer) is a three-time Academy Award winner and one of the world’s most revered and honored directors.   His film LIFE OF PI, which he directed and produced, was… Continue reading 2016 – ANG LEE

Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Darren Aronofsky was born and raised in Brooklyn. Aronofsky heads Protozoa Pictures based in Chinatown NYC.   His upcoming film “The Whale” for A24 stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie… Continue reading 2011 – DARREN ARONOFSKY

Kevin Smith has been saying silly cinematic shit since 1994’s Clerks. 2022 marks the 28th year since the last time he had a real job.