The Animated program celebrates innovation, artistry, and imagination in one of cinema’s most dynamic forms. Featuring this year’s Oscar®-nominated animated shorts, the collection spans techniques and tones—from hand-drawn beauty to cutting-edge digital craft—proving that animation is not a genre, but an expansive and emotionally resonant medium for storytelling. Oscar® Nominated Shorts Program offers audiences a […]
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A Private Life
February 3, 2026
Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, A Private Life (Vie privée) is a sharp, darkly comic mystery thriller that blends psychological intrigue with moral reckoning. Jodie Foster delivers a commanding performance as Lilian Steiner, a Paris-based psychiatrist drawn into a labyrinthine investigation after the death of one of her patients forces her to confront questions of guilt, […]
Sentimental Value
January 28, 2026
Directed by Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World) and co-written with longtime collaborator Eskil Vogt, Sentimental Value is a quietly devastating family drama about memory, inheritance, and the complicated bonds between parents and children. The film follows sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) as they reunite with their estranged father, […]
Outbreak: The Science Behind Contagion
January 26, 2026
Directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Scott Z. Burns, Contagion is a gripping medical thriller that follows the rapid spread of a deadly global virus. Through an interconnected, multi-narrative structure, the film tracks epidemiologists, public health officials, scientists, and everyday citizens racing to contain a fast-moving pandemic. Featuring an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, […]
The Voice of Hind Rajab
January 26, 2026
NOTE: This film is mostly in Arabic with English subtitles. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania (The Man Who Sold His Skin), The Voice of Hind Rajab is a harrowing and urgent docudrama that reconstructs the final hours of six-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl killed during the Israeli invasion of Gaza. Told largely […]
The Secret Agent
January 26, 2026
NOTE: This film is mostly in Portuguese with English subtitles. Set against the charged backdrop of Brazil’s military dictatorship, The Secret Agent is a gripping neo-noir political thriller from acclaimed director Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurau). Wagner Moura delivers a career-defining performance as Armando, a former professor forced into hiding as he navigates political persecution, personal […]
The Testament of Ann Lee
January 19, 2026
A sweeping historical musical drama from director Mona Fastvold, The Testament of Ann Lee follows the extraordinary true story of Ann Lee, the visionary 18th-century spiritual leader who founded the Shakers. Spanning England and early America, the film traces Ann’s rise from obscurity through persecution, ecstatic religious devotion, and the creation of a radical movement […]
10th Annual New York Dog Film Festival
January 6, 2026
The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a two-hour medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme. The Festival premieres every year in New York City, then travels to theaters across the United […]
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine
January 5, 2026
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine is a star-studded tribute concert film, captured in October 2022 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, honoring the legendary songwriter’s enduring legacy. Featuring heartfelt performances and behind-the-scenes stories, the event brought together family, friends, and acclaimed artists like Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason […]
8th Annual New York Cat Film Festival
January 5, 2026
The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains. The Festival is a two-hour medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a feline theme. The Festival premieres every year in […]