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New York is the hub of numerous cultural events that are celebrated every year with great enthusiasm. Annual film festivals also form an important part of the New York events that gives a platform to independent film makers to showcase their work before a like-minded audience.
Annual New York Events: American Film Festivals
Some of the major film festivals that are important New York events you should consider attending are:
1.Tribeca film festival: This festival was founded in 2002 in honor of the 9/11 attacks. Although it is one of the most recent film festivals, it has become one of the most prominent New York events in a short span of time. This festival is known as a great platform for independent filmmakers to establish their genius. The festival hosts independent feature films, documentaries, short films and even family films.
2.Sundance film festival: Sundance, founded in 1978, is the biggest platform for independent films. Many filmmakers, such as Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Darren Aronofsky and Paul Anderson, got their break from premiering their film at the Sundance film festival. The festival screens a number of independent movies every year to bring them to the attention of a wider audience. Some of the films screened at this festival over the years include Clerks, Saw, Precious, Moon, Reservoir Dogs and Little Miss Sunshine.
3.Telluride film festival: Many new films choose to hold their premier at Telluride film festival. In 2010, the audience received a surprise premier of the movie 127 Hours directed by Danny Boyle. Telluride is a respected film festival, as it is passionately dedicated to showcasing the art of cinema.
4.Form Film Festival: This is an annual New York event hosted by Fordham Law School. This festival offers a memorable experience of watching and discussing films that revolve around legal themes. It highlights the American legal system with all of its strengths, loopholes, inherent moral dilemmas and dramatic turns.
The Forum also allows you to connect with the influential artists and public figures in order to discuss the impact of the legal system on our film industry and rest of the society. The Forum is free and open to everyone. So, join the community and be a part of one of most exciting New York events. Visit www.forumonlawcultureandsociety.org/ for more information.
