Upcoming at NYFA



Business of Art | Elevate the Art of Storytelling: a Filmmakers Guide to POV

Filmmakers, explore new possibilities for showcasing powerful stories. POV, produced by American Documentary Inc., celebrates the creative and boundary-pushing non-fiction work of independent filmmakers throughout the world. Now in its 31st year, POV has expanded its programming to diversify its storytelling, showcasing a breadth of both feature films and short-form nonfiction films that transport audiences…

Artist News | Fiscal Sponsorship

Enjoy early fall by taking in thought-provoking films and exhibitions by fiscally sponsored artists! It may still feel like summer, but fall’s around the corner! Help support fiscally sponsored artists by watching their films, attending their exhibitions, and staying tuned to NYFA Current for upcoming events and opportunities to engage with and support their creative…

Event | Film Festival Strategies: What They Are and Why You Need One

On September 20, learn from Kathy Brew, guest curator of The Museum of Modern Art’s “Doc Fortnight” Festival. Film festivals are more than just opportunities to screen a film. They launch a film into theaters and other platforms, attract interest from distributors, provide important publicity, and constitute the primary way some films will be seen…

Apply Now | Fundraise with NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship

The next no-fee fiscal sponsorship deadline is September 30. Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, August 29 to learn more and ask questions. The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) helps artists and arts organizations of all disciplines access new opportunities to sustain creative projects and share them with their communities. With NYFA…

Creative Careers | Three Early-Career Filmmakers on Audience-Building and Engagement

With help from Eugene Hernandez, Deputy Director of the Film Society of Lincoln Center, we explore the relationship of three filmmakers to their audiences. Films are created for audiences to experience, and audiences in turn are essential to a filmmaker’s career. With help from Eugene Hernandez, Deputy Director of The Film Society of Lincoln Center,…