The Gotham Film & Media Institute

Congrats to our Gotham Week Honors Recipients! Last night, we honored outstanding contributions to the independent film and media landscape: – US Shorts to Features: The Third Kind, written and directed by Alex Lora and executive produced by Erin McIntyre. – US Features in Development: Little Phnom Penh, written and directed by Chheangkea, produced by Karen Madar, and executive produced by Ian Bricke. – Spotlight on Documentaries: Untitled Doctor, directed and produced by Poh Si Teng, produced by Kirstine Barfod and Reem Haddad, and executive produced by Simon Kilmurry and Hamza Ali. – Global Producer of the Year: Ménaïc Raoul, producer of The Other, which was directed by Alexandre Franchi and written by Simon Lavoie. – Alumni of Distinction: Derek Cianfrance & Laura Poitras – Cultural Impact Award: Everette Taylor – Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You Award: Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, the documentary directed by Elegance Bratton and produced by Chester Gordon. This Friday, October 3 - Sunday October 5, Genesis House will host our Gotham Week Honors Shorts to Features winner and special mentions with screenings of the short films. Join us in celebrating the incredible work of these filmmakers!

NYU is showcasing their graduate film programs at the Gotham Week Expo Showcase! 💜🎥 Thinking about pursuing a master’s in filmmaking? Stop by to learn more! 📅 Monday, Sept 29 | 2–5 PM 📍 Soho Works, 10 Jay, Brooklyn Let us know you’re coming ➡️ thegotham.org

Day 3 of Gotham Week Expo is coming up on Wednesday, October 1! 🎬 Film Mississippi will join us to highlight the films they’ve supported, including O Brother, Where Art Thou?, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, The Inspection, and The Help. See you next week!

Join The Gotham for our Shorts to Features Screenings at Nitehawk Cinema during Gotham Week, happening Wednesday, October 1 – Thursday, October 2! 🎬 Block 1: Turning Points — Wed, Oct 1 | 7:00 PM 🌙 Block 2: After Hours — Wed, Oct 1 | 9:15 PM 📍 Block 3: THE LOCALS — Thu, Oct 2 | 7:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets are just $10 with promo code GothamShorts2025 at checkout! https://bit.ly/4mHDObp

The annual Gotham Week Expo Showcase is in FOUR days! Stop by the tables of MPS Film Directing and BFA Film programs from SVA, School of Visual Arts to learn more about their filmmaking opportunities. The SVA BFA Film department offers students the opportunity in roles such as production assistant, assistant camera, script supervisor, assistant editor, grip, audio technician, or office intern for a film or film company's production. Join us Monday, Sept 29 | 2–5 PM at Soho Works, 10 Jay, Brooklyn! Let us know you’re coming by visiting https://lnkd.in/e6T9cE7f

We're Hiring: Content Director, Filmmaker Magazine The Content Director, Filmmaker Magazine, will set the editorial vision and lead the publication into its new chapter, building on its award-winning legacy as the voice of independent film. In addition to overseeing editorial strategy, the Content Director is expected to contribute as an active writer, producing original stories, interviews, and critical coverage that complement and strengthen the magazine’s distinctive voice. This role succeeds the Editor-in-Chief position, expanding its scope to oversee both the print publication and its growing digital platforms, including website, newsletters, podcasts, and social channels—while continuing to deliver the distinctive editorial voice and signature features that have long defined the magazine. As a program of The Gotham Film & Media Institute, a 46-year-old nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent film and media creators, Filmmaker plays a vital role in advancing The Gotham’s mission. https://lnkd.in/ezC6tDb5

Join The Gotham for Day 4 of Gotham Week Expo: Advanced Essentials with Barbara Twist from Film Festival Alliance & Taylor K. Shaw from Kickstarter! Morning Session: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET | Film Festival Strategy with Barbara Twist - Whether you’re making a narrative feature or a documentary short, every film requires a film festival strategy; it’s critical that you identify your goals at the start of your film’s journey, instead of waiting to see where it lands. Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET | The Art & Science of Crowdfunding Your Film with Taylor K. Shaw - Are you considering a crowdfunding campaign for your film, to build your audience and raise the funds you need to get it off the ground, or put it through post? Whether you’re working in fiction or documentary, features or shorts, you’re invited to join us for Crowdfunding Your Film! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eXmhmiMJ

Announcing the recipients of the 2nd annual Gotham Week Honors, the centerpiece of Gotham Week's 46th edition: Acclaimed filmmakers Derek Cianfrance and Laura Poitras will each be honored with the Alumni of Distinction Award. Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, will receive the Gotham Week Honors Cultural Impact Award. Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, the documentary directed by Elegance Bratton and produced by Chester Algernal Gordon, will receive the Best Film Not Playing at a Theater near You Award. In addition, Gotham Week Honors will recognize emerging filmmakers in four categories: – US Shorts to Features – US Features in Development – Spotlight on Documentaries – Global Producer of the Year Created to spotlight outstanding contributions to the independent film and media landscape, the 2025 Gotham Week Honors will take place on Wednesday, October 1 at 26 Bridge in DUMBO following the in-person close of the Project Market. To learn more, visit www.thegotham.org

Announcing the 2025 Gotham Week Expo programming, taking place at Soho Works 10 Jay in Brooklyn starting Mon, Sep 29! Essentials & Insiders Members can RSVP now! The fourth-annual Expo will feature design-thinking sessions to provide community and thought leadership on topics pertinent to film and media creators as well as resources for nonprofit media organizations. The Expo is free and open to the public, but you must be an Essentials or Insiders member to RSVP now! FREE General Registration begins next Thursday 9/4. Day One, "Future-Proofing Careers", will give filmmakers practical ways to thrive in a rapidly changing film and media landscape. Attendees and facilitators will team up in hands-on design-thinking sessions to develop strategies for building sustainable careers. Day Two, "Future-Proofing Organizations", will explore how to design impactful marketing campaigns, build purposeful brand partnerships, strengthen individual giving programs, and craft compelling value statements. Day Three will feature Film Office Case Studies and a Keynote with Director Bill Condon (Beauty and the Beast, The Twight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Dreamgirls, the upcoming Kiss of the Spider Woman). RSVPs for Day Three will open soon. Additionally, Monday will feature the Expo Showcase, where organizational and collegiate partners will host spaces to promote their communities, programs, and events. Visit thegotham.org/gothamweek to learn more and RSVP!

As part of Tuesday's Gotham Week announcement, we were also proud to unveil the complete slate of the 2025 Gotham Week Project Market, featuring 90 projects across 5 sections: U.S. Features in Development includes new films from such producers as Andrew Ahn (The Wedding Banquet), Valerie Bush (Didi), Carlos Lopez Estrada (Raya and the Last Dragon), Josh Peters (Didi), Gina Gammell (War Pony), Sacha Ben Harroche (Sound of Metal), Gerry Kim (I’m No Longer Here), Jane Zheng (The Farewell), and Mike Blizzard (Hit Man). U.S. Shorts to Features returns for the second year with projects from producers Margaret Cho, Emily McCann Lesser (How to Shoot a Ghost), Tory Lenosky (Resurrection), and Alexander Stegmaier (Mutt). It also features a film based on director Àlex Lora's 2024 Sundance winner, "The Masterpiece". Documentaries includes films from Sean Baker (Anora); Jeff Orlowski-Yang, Larissa Rhodes & Stacey Piculell (The Social Dilemma); Julie Parker Benello (American Factory); Kirsten Dunst & Jesse Plemons; Leslie Norville (The First Wave); and Elegance Bratton & Chester Algernal Gordon (The Inspection). Global Producers Hub features new projects from U.S. producers Joe Pirro (The Wedding Banquet), Sally Oh (Blue Sun Palace), Ani Schroeter (Bunnylovr), and Daniel Tantalean (In the Summers). International work at different stages of development, production, and distribution feature Devon Graye, Jordan Gavaris, Alexandre Franchi, Kunsang Kyirong, Ashmita Guha Neogi, Ana Elena Tejera, and Diana Cam Van Nguyen. Plus, The Gotham/VIPO Film Frontier Fellowship selects Minami Iizuka to present her debut feature project. Finally, Series Creators to Watch features eight rising TV series writers and creators: Billy Luther, Zoey Martinson, Lanre Olabisi, John Onieal, Jenn Shaw, Ani Simon-Kennedy, Anu Valia, and Lindsey Villarreal. Visit https://bit.ly/4os10fQ to view the full lineup!