Inside the Arthouse: The New York Film Festival

The New York Film Festival (NYFF) may not be the oldest film festival in the United States, but for more than 60 years, it has been one of the most influential, premiering some of the most important films and filmmakers in the history of cinema.  

From Luis Buñuel’s THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL, the opening night selection in 1963, to RaMell Ross’s NICKEL BOYS in 2024, the festival has consistently set the stage for awards season and marked the beginning of the race to the Oscars.

In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we sit down with Dennis Lim, the festival’s Artistic Director and former film critic at the Village Voice, to discuss how the NYFF program is curated, what makes this event unique, and what audiences can expect from the 2025 New York Film Festival. Lim also shares insights on the broader programming of Film at Lincoln Center, one of the most vital institutions for independent and international cinema in the U.S.

Join us as we sit down with festival director Dennis Lim on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now. 

Inside the New York Film Festival 2025 | Dennis Lim on NYFF, Film at Lincoln Center & Oscars
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