Renowned International Stars And Acclaimed Filmmakers Expected To Attend NYAFF’s Opening Night Red Carpet And Present Some Of The Festival’s Most Anticipated Premieres
Tickets are now on sale www.LookCinemas.com for the 22nd edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), presented by the New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center (FLC), running from July 14–30, 2023 at FLC, with a special weekend of screenings (July 28th through 30th) at our new venue, LOOK Dine-In Cinemas located at 57th Street, between 11th and 12th Ave.
Friday 7/28 – 9pm: SHAKY SHIVERS, (US; Asian American title) 82 minutes
Saturday, 7/29 – 8pm: REDEMPTION WITH LIFE (China; world premiere) 100 minutes
Sunday, 7/30 – 12pm and 3pm: MARRY MY DEAD BODY (Taiwan) 130 minutes
“We are excited to be working with LOOK Cinemas, to expand into the commercial theatrical space, particularly this brand new, beautiful theater. We believe outside the art-house film venues, we have more direct access to mainstream audiences, which in itself is a reflection of how times have changed and how Asian films are now gaining mainstream popularity.” Samuel Jamier, Executive Director.
The 22nd edition will include eight world premieres, nine international premieres, 32 North American premieres, three U.S. premieres, and 16 East Coast/New York premieres, showcasing the most exciting new action, comedy, drama, thriller, romance, horror, and art-house films from Hong Kong, Japan, China, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
ABOUT LOOK West 57th:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas proudly presents its newest location and New York City’s premier cinema destination, LOOK West 57th. With a commitment to redefining the movie-going experience, LOOK West 57th is an innovator in the entertainment space, dedicated to incorporating the newest technology and providing unparalleled luxury for its valued guests.
LOOK West 57th is the perfect venue for hosting film festivals, private screenings, red-carpet premieres, and special events. With its cutting-edge technology, luxurious facilities, beautiful bar, and exceptional food and beverage menu, LOOK provides a sophisticated setting that will leave a lasting impression.
NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (NYAFF)
Celebrating its 22nd edition in 2023, the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema. It was called “the best film festival in New York” by The Village Voice and “arguably the world’s best-curated program of new and classic Asian cinema” by IndieWire. Launched in 2002, the festival showcases a wildly diverse lineup of singular titles each year, ranging from mainstream blockbusters and art-house eccentricities to genre and cult classics. It was the first North American film festival to champion the works of Johnnie To, Bong Joon Ho, Park Chan-wook, Takashi Miike, and other auteurs of contemporary Asian cinema. Notable festival guests have included Lee Byung-hun, Ryoo Seung-wan, Masami Nagasawa, Sammo Hung, Lee Jung-jae, and Jackie Chan. Since 2010, NYAFF has been produced in collaboration with Film at Lincoln Center.
For more information, visit https://www.nyaff.org and on social: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, #nyaff2023.
NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FOUNDATION
The New York Asian Film Foundation Inc. is America’s premier 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the exhibition and appreciation of Asian film culture in all its forms, with year-round festivals and programs, and a view to building bridges between Asia and America.The New York Asian Film Foundation’s flagship event is the annual New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), which has been presented in collaboration with Film at Lincoln Center since 2010. Now celebrating its 22nd year, NYAFF is North America’s leading festival of Asian cinema.The foundation’s other events and initiatives include special screening events and an annual Winter Showcase at the SVA Theatre.
The New York Asian Film Festival, a program of the New York Asian Film Foundation, is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
