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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

New York Film Festival announces 64th annual main slate lineup

Film at Lincoln Center has selected 32 films for the 64th New York Film Festival, which will run from September 25 to October 12. The festival features James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' as the opening film and Ava DuVernay's '14th' as the closing film.

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Why It Matters

The festival serves as a major cultural event in New York City, showcasing 32 films that reflect current global social and political themes.

Key Facts

  • The 64th New York Film Festival will take place from September 25 to October 12.
  • The main slate includes 32 selected films.
  • James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' is the opening film.
  • Ava DuVernay's documentary '14th' is the closing film.
  • Tony Gilroy's 'Behemoth!' starring Pedro Pascal is the centerpiece gala film.
  • Takashi Yamazaki's 'Godzilla Minus Zero' will premiere on September 26.
  • The festival lineup includes works from international directors including Pedro Almodovar, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and Lee Chang-dong.

Who's Mentioned

personAva DuVernay“Director of the closing film '14th'.”personMiles Teller“Actor in 'Paper Tiger'.”organizationNew York Film Festival“The event hosting the film screenings.”personJames Gray“Director of the opening film 'Paper Tiger'.”personDennis Lim“Artistic director of the festival.”personPedro Pascal“Actor in 'Behemoth!'.”organizationFilm at Lincoln Center“The organizers of the festival.”personAdam Driver“Actor in 'Paper Tiger'.”personTony Gilroy“Director of the centerpiece gala film 'Behemoth!'.”