The New York Film Festival (NYFF) 2025 is underway, celebrating world cinema with a diverse lineup of premieres, screenings, and special events across the city. The festival, which runs until October 13, 2025, continues its tradition of spotlighting both acclaimed filmmakers and emerging voices from around the globe.
This year’s edition opened with the highly anticipated film “After the Hunt”, directed by Michael Schultz, which received praise for its powerful storytelling and cinematic depth. The closing feature, “Is This Thing On?”, is set to conclude the festival with a mix of humor and reflection on contemporary relationships and communication.
In addition to the headline screenings, the festival features a range of independent and international films, panel discussions with directors, and retrospectives honoring influential figures in cinema. Organizers have emphasized the event’s focus on storytelling innovation and artistic diversity, noting that the 2025 lineup reflects the evolving landscape of global filmmaking.
As one of the city’s most prestigious cultural events, the New York Film Festival continues to draw filmmakers, critics, and movie enthusiasts from around the world — reaffirming New York’s status as a central hub for artistic expression and cinematic excellence.
