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New Directors/New Films Festival Showcases Emerging Talent Worldwide

4/8/2026

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The New Directors/New Films festival is held annually in early spring and showcases a diverse lineup of films from emerging filmmakers worldwide.
This year's selection spans dramas, comedies, and adventurous narratives, including the opening-night film 'Leviticus'.
The festival is co-produced by Film at Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art and has maintained its mission since 1972, focusing on first or second features by new directors.

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Story summary

The New Directors/New Films festival is held annually in early spring and showcases a diverse lineup of films from emerging filmmakers worldwide.
This year's selection spans dramas, comedies, and adventurous narratives, including the opening-night film 'Leviticus'.
The festival is co-produced by Film at Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art and has maintained its mission since 1972, focusing on first or second features by new directors.