The Gotham

The Gotham We celebrate and nurture independent film and media creators through resources, industry access, recognition, and more.

10/12/2026

That’s a wrap on Filmmaker Magazine Final Cut 🎬✨

Gotham Week 2026 kept the momentum going on Friday as Filmmaker magazine took over DCTV for a full day of artist and industry conversations, capped off with a celebration of this year’s 25 New Faces of Film.

From directors and actors to editors, cinematographers, costume designers, programmers, and critics, this year’s class is shaping what independent film looks like right now. We were so lucky to be in the room and hear from three of this year’s honorees: director/producer Mars Verrone, director/writer Caroline Golum, and programmer/curator Inney Prakash.

Congrats to all 25 new faces, and thank you to Filmmaker for one of our favorite days of the week.

We are thrilled to announce that Netflix’s LA BOLA NEGRA, the film from directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, popu...
10/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Netflix’s LA BOLA NEGRA, the film from directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, popularly known as Los Javis, will receive The Gotham Vanguard Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards. The tribute will celebrate the filmmakers alongside cast members Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Penélope Cruz, and Glenn Close, for their remarkable film, an inspired reincarnation of the spirit of Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca.

Taking its name from an unfinished play by Lorca and drawing on his writings and legacy, LA BOLA NEGRA spans three generations and pivotal moments in Spanish history. In 1932, Carlos (Milo Quifes) longs to belong in a fractured Spain. In 1937, Sebastián (Guitarricadelafuente) finds connection across enemy lines. And in 2017, Alberto (Carlos González) uncovers a long-buried family secret that gives voice to truths the past tried to erase. Calvo and Ambrossi co-wrote LA BOLA NEGRA with Alberto Conejero, whose play "La piedra oscura" was among the works that informed the film. Together, they have created a story about freedom, inheritance, and the generations whose courage made it possible to live more openly.

LA BOLA NEGRA earned Calvo and Ambrossi the Best Director Prize at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, then went on to win the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. The TIFF win made it the first Netflix title to receive the festival’s top prize and the first international film to do so in 15 years. LA BOLA NEGRA is also Spain’s official submission for the Academy Award for International Feature Film. The film opens in NY and LA on October 16 before expanding to additional theaters across North America. Select theaters will present it in 35mm. LA BOLA NEGRA will debut on Netflix on December 2.

The Gotham Vanguard Tribute recognizes pioneering films that push the boundaries of cinema through fearless artistic choices. Last year’s Vanguard Tribute honored Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac, and Jacob Elordi for their bold reimagining of FRANKENSTEIN and celebrated the enduring impact of Mary Shelley’s story.

10/07/2026

Different years, different paths, one community. 🎬

The Gotham EDU Luncheon at Gotham Week 2026 brought our alumni together to reconnect and keep building what’s next. We caught up with Program Manager Yoko Kohmoto and filmmaker Ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby, whose film The Beguiling screened in the Focus Features Short Film Showcase.

Gotham EDU supports emerging talent as they make the leap from student to industry professional. Through mentorship, resources, and community, we’re creating more equitable access to film and media for the next generation of storytellers!✨

10/05/2026

NYC filmmakers, you showed up and spoke up 🎬🗽

On Thursday we teamed up with NYC Media & Entertainment (MOME) to kick off the first-ever “Made in NY” Filmmaker Listening Tour, right here at Dumbo Loft during . Commissioner Rafael Espinal (Commissioner Rafael Espinal) and Deputy Commissioner for the Film Office Kwame Amoaku sat down with independent filmmakers and producers for a real, open conversation about production incentives, permitting, and the City resources that keep NYC’s indie scene thriving.

And this is just the beginning. Four more MOME-hosted listening sessions are on the way, so stay tuned and keep that feedback coming!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped shape what’s next for filmmaking in New York 💛

That’s a wrap on Gotham Week 2026! 🎬What a week! Thank you to everyone who helped make it so special:To our staff and vo...
10/04/2026

That’s a wrap on Gotham Week 2026! 🎬

What a week! Thank you to everyone who helped make it so special:

To our staff and volunteers, who kept every session running smoothly behind the scenes. We couldn’t do it without you.

To our expo partners and community, for showing up and sharing your resources with filmmakers.

To our speakers and contributors, for generously giving your time and expertise.

To our sponsors, whose support makes this week possible:

Gotham Week Overall Sponsors: , Amazon MGM Studios, SAGindie, Genesis USA, Tempo by Hilton, and Walt Disney Studios

Gotham Week HONORS Sponsors: FUJIFILM Production, ThinkTankPhoto, Universal Production Services, Genesis USA, and Tempo by Hilton

Filmmaker Presents FINAL CUT Sponsors: Vimeo Staff Picks, Withum, and SAGindie

And a special thank you to Vimeo Staff Picks for sponsoring the 25 New Faces Party!

And to all of you, the filmmakers and attendees who came ready to learn, connect, and share your stories. You are the heart of Gotham Week, until next year! 💛

10/02/2026

Starz’s TIP TOE at Gotham Week with creator Russell T Davies!

Thank you for joining us for our screening and Q&A with Russell T Davies now his new drama and suspense series created by Russell T Davies and starring Alan Cu***ng and David Morrissey. The series follows neighbors Leo and Clive, whose lives become a minefield of lies
and violence after Leo gives Clive his spare key.

Watch the premiere of TIP TOE tonight on STARZ!

10/01/2026

Last night at the GOTHAM WEEK HONORS ceremony, we celebrated the artists shaping independent film. ✨

🏆 Bassam Tariq, Liz Garbus, and Elizabeth Wolff received Alumni of Distinction Awards, honoring their longstanding ties to The Gotham and their bold, deeply human storytelling.

🎬 Rachael J. Morrison accepted the Best Film Coming to a Cinema Near You honor for Joybubbles, hitting independent cinemas nationwide this October.

✨We also recognized breakout filmmakers and projects from the 2026 Gotham Week Project Market across Documentaries, U.S. Features in Development, U.S. Shorts to Features, and the Global Producers Hub. Congratulations to every honoree!

Managing Director Kia Brooks and Executive Director Jeff Sharp reminded us why supporting artists at every stage matters. When we invest in filmmakers, we invest in the stories that shape our culture.💛

Gotham Week continues through Saturday. Full schedule at the link in bio.

10/01/2026

Day 3 of GOTHAM WEEK EXPO Connections brought together 25+ partners championing independent film!💃🏻

Our nonprofit, organizational, and educational partners filled the room with programs, resources, and open doors for filmmakers at every stage. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, swapped ideas, and made new connections.

Building what’s next happens together. 🤝

Dumbo

09/30/2026

GOTHAM WEEK EXPO DAY 2 was one for the books!✨

Yesterday was all about how independent stories find their people, from the Film Offices Breakfast to the Series Creators to Watch Lunch and partner sessions on reaching audiences.

A highlight of the day was the Shorts to Features Showcase in partnership with nitehawkcinema , spotlighting filmmakers making the leap from shorts to their first features. 🎬

Our partners also shared their playbooks, from why people (not stories) go viral with Minorities in Film and screening on your own terms with FWD-Doc and cinéSPEAK, to building a lasting festival strategy with Film Festival Alliance, bringing audiences back to the art house with Art House New York and Art House Convergence, and reimagining distribution with the JustFilms | Ford Foundation Distribution Cohort.

Thank you to every partner, speaker, and filmmaker who joined us. Day 3: Building Connections starts now!

We're excited to announce that Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle will receive the Gotham Director Tribute at th...
09/30/2026

We're excited to announce that Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle will receive the Gotham Director Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards in honor of Boyle’s extraordinary four-decade career and his latest achievement, INK, which lands in select US theaters on December 11, 2026, and on Netflix on January 8, 2027.

Danny Boyle is an acclaimed British director and producer whose career spans theatre, television, film, and some of the world’s biggest cultural events. He began his career in theatre before moving into television and film, making his feature debut with SHALLOW GRAVE in 1994. He quickly gained international recognition with TRAINSPOTTING (1996), followed by films including 28 DAYS LATER, THE BEACH, and SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, which won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Boyle has continued to move fluidly between genres and mediums, directing films such as 127 HOURS, STEVE JOBS, T2 TRAINSPOTTING, and YESTERDAY. In 2012, he directed the London Olympic Opening Ceremony, "Isles of Wonder," bringing his distinctive storytelling and visual sensibility to one of the world’s largest stages. His recent work also includes the television series "Pistol" and the film 28 YEARS LATER.

Boyle’s latest film, INK, is based on the Tony-winning play by multi-Olivier Award-winning playwright and screenwriter James Graham. An explosive cinematic rollercoaster, the film tears open the world of tabloid journalism and follows a group of visionaries and misfits who set out to create a new kind of news – one designed to give the people what they want and change the face of the world they live in. INK stars Jack O’Connell as Larry Lamb, Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch, and Claire Foy as Jules Davies. The film had its world premiere as the opening film of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

Address

55 Washington Street
Downtown Brooklyn, NY
11201

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Gotham posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to The Gotham:

Shortcuts

Share

Category