Documentary Feature
World Cinema Documentary
87 min
Wannabe actor Zachary Horwitz moved to Los Angeles desperate to make it big as a movie star, but there was one thing stopping him: talent. Capitalizing on the dreams of others like himself seeking quick fame and fortune, Horwitz then launched what would become one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in American history. Through…
Directed By David Darg
Documentary Feature
World Cinema Documentary
104 min
Bruce David Klein's electrifying documentary focuses on the dazzling but complex period of Liza Minnelli's life in the 1970s after the tragic death of her mother, Judy Garland. Over these years, Liza seeks out extraordinary mentors: Kay Thompson, Fred Ebb, Charles Aznavour, Halston, and Bob Fosse, who help her transform from a…
Directed By Bruce David Klein
Narrative Feature
World Cinema Narrative
94 min
New York Premiere
Grace (Emmy Award® winner Sarah Snook, Succession) is a bookish misfit with an affinity for collecting ornamental snails. After being separated from her twin brother Gilbert (Academy Award® nominee Kodi Smit-McPhee), her depression spirals. Inspiration emerges when she starts an enduring friendship with Pinky (Academy Award…
Directed By Adam Elliot
Narrative Feature
Spotlight
104 min
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television and culture forever. Academy Award®-nominated writer-director Jason Reitman (JUNO, UP IN THE AIR) and co-writer Gil Kenan bring to life the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first…
Directed By Jason Reitman
Documentary Feature
Documentary Competition
98 min
US Premiere
Skydiving cinematography pioneer Joe Jennings built a career capturing surreal, unbelievable images while plummeting mid-air. Now, at 62, he pushes his art to new extremes with one of his most daring stunts yet: the “flying car.” From extreme sports competitions to Super Bowl commercials and Hollywood blockbusters, Jennings…
Directed By Marah Strauch, Bryce Leavitt
Narrative Feature
Views from Long Island
108 min
World Premiere
The feature debut from Sam Pezzullo and Christopher Bouckoms finds a fresh twist on the mockumentary format. Sam (Pezzullo himself) is a painfully narcissistic theater producer attempting to realize a delusional creative vision: a musical version of his favorite movie, SCREAM, staged at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, with an…
Directed By Sam Pezzullo, Christopher Bouckoms