Discover Variety's 2025 Directors to Watch, featuring rising talents like Coralie Fargeat, Malcolm Washington, and Halina Reijn. Get a glimpse of the filmmakers making waves in the industry and their upcoming projects, including 'The Substance,' 'The Piano Lesson,' and 'Babygirl.'

Explore DOC NYC 2024, the largest documentary festival in the U.S., showcasing over 110 feature-length documentaries and dozens of shorts, including world and U.S. premieres like “Blue Road – The Edna O’Brien Story” and “Drop Dead City – New York on the Brink in 1975.” From intimate character studies to socio-political exposés, join us from November 13 to 21 in Manhattan and online through December 1 for a captivating cinematic journey.

Nicole Kidman stars in Babygirl, a refined psychological exploration of lust and power dynamics. Directed by Halina Reijn, the film dives deep into female sexuality and human desire. Find out why Kidman’s performance is being called fearless.

At the BFI London Film Festival, Denis Villeneuve reflected on his career in a conversation with Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein. He described Blade Runner 2049 as one of the riskiest films of his career, initially viewing it as a potential swan song. Villeneuve also touched on his experience with Hollywood, detailing his work on Prisoners, Sicario, and the Dune series, sharing insights into the challenges of large-scale filmmaking.

NewFest’s 36th annual LGBTQ+ film festival features over 140 queer films, celebrating contemporary themes and underrepresented voices in the LGBTQ+ community. Get your tickets now!

The 2024 New York Film Festival is set to showcase a diverse lineup featuring Sean Baker’s “Anora,” Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door,” and Pablo Larraín’s “Maria.” Running from September 27 to October 14, the festival promises a range of must-see films from established auteurs and rising talents alike.