The New York Film Festival (NYFF) kicks off in Manhattan on September 26th, 2025. This festival has been premiering some of the best in world cinema since 1963, and this year’s lineup is no exception. 

As the city welcomes back the vibrant energy of the film festival September 26-October 13, GreenSlate has three client projects taking the stage. Plan your festival schedule around these unmissable films. 

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

This sharp and emotionally-driven film does a deep dive into the complexities of modern motherhood. Complete with dark humor and psychological twists, Rose Byrne’s leading character manages an ill daughter, a demanding career, and her journey in therapy. Along with costars Conan O’Brien and A$AP Rocky, Byrne’s unique performance rattles the nerves and touches the heart of modern parenting. 

Late Fame

This thought-provoking adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s novella is set in contemporary New York, and follows Willem Dafoe as a former poet whose work suddenly gains the attention of ambitious young artists. The film weaves together stories of hope, romance, conflict, longing, and the bittersweet reality of time. 

Mr. Scorsese 

Directed by Rebecca Miller, this five-part documentary series chronicles the life and work of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. With interviews and stories from friends, family, and fellow professionals like Robert De Niro and Steven Spielberg, the series traces Scorsese’s journey. With rare insights and firsthand perspectives, this series explores art and influence that have shaped the film industry for decades. 

Attending the 2025 New York Film Festival? 

We have everything you need to experience NYFF this fall. Explore the entire lineup here, purchase a Festival Pass or Ticket Package to reserve your seats, and maximize your experience by checking out the NYFF How-To Guide.

GreenSlate is proud to spotlight our clients’ projects at NYFF. As festival season and awards season unfold, we look forward to celebrating even more client wins and boundary-pushing stories. Developing your next festival contender? GreenSlate’s all-in-one production finance platform centralizes payroll and accounting in a secure, compliant workflow—so your team spends less time on admin and more time on storytelling.

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