About
New Directors/New Films
Each year, New Directors/New Films, a co-presentation of The Museum of Modern Art and The Film Society of Lincoln Center, unveils a brand new line up of fresh faces on the filmmaking scene. The festival is now in its thirty-ninth year, and you may recognize some names that appeared in past festivals: Pedro Almodóvar, Kelly Reichardt, Atom Egoyan, Spike Lee, Richard Linklater, Sally Potter, John Sayles, Steven Spielberg, Wim Wenders and Wong Kar Wai were all featured as part of New Directors/New Films early in their careers.
Where are they now? See notable alumni, or visit our Archives.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center
America’s pre-eminent film presentation organization, The Film Society of Lincoln Center was founded in 1969 to celebrate American and international cinema, to recognize and support new filmmakers, and to enhance awareness, accessibility and understanding of the art among a broad and diverse film going audience.
As an independent constituent of the world’s foremost performing arts center, the Film Society of Lincoln Center presents a 363-day season that includes premieres of new films from an international roster of established and emerging directors; major retrospectives; in-depth symposia and high profile events.
Members of the Film Society of Lincoln Center enjoy free ticket offers and priority ordering periods for popular film festivals.
To support the Film Society of Lincoln Center and also enjoy great savings, consider becoming a Member. Benefits include free tickets, advanced priority order periods, and discounts on Film Society merchandise.
To find out more, visit The Film Society of Lincoln Center
The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the world’s finest collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is dedicated to the conversation between the past and the present, the established and the experimental. Our mission is helping you understand and enjoy the art of our time.
The Museum of Modern Art offers members special access to the world’s preeminent collection of modern and contemporary art.
Become a MoMA member today and enjoy unlimited free admission, $5 guest tickets, free entry to MoMA film screenings, exclusive member previews for all major exhibitions, discounts in the MoMA stores and restaurants, and much more! Join today!
To learn more, visit the Museum of Modern Art
