Festival of Cinema NYC is happening August 2-11, 2024 in Forest Hills, Queens. Workshops, panels and talkbacks, networking and afterparties are planned for those in attendance. Independent films, animation, music videos and more are programmed. The festival's opening night film block ticket includes a complimentary drink and entrance to the afterparty with the afterparty location being announced opening night.
Two free events kick off the festival. On August 1, 2024 from 6-11:30pm at Resorts World New York City, the official Launch Party takes place. On Friday, August 2, 2024 an Opening Night Reception at the Filmmaker Lounge will be held from 5-7pm at Yant Tattoo Studios Filmmaker Lounge.
Several additional events throughout the festival are free to attend. Meet the Jury is one example and Project Blackbird presents Mental Health in Film presenting six short films is another. Success in Film Festival Strategy is another free gem that will include Alumni from Sundance and Cannes sharing their strategy for success at film festivals. The Do's and Don'ts of film editing might also interest you and one of the free offerings as well.
Experimental films, horror, The First Wave followed by a Q and A with Oscar nominated director Matthew Heineman will be on this year's schedule.