Fusion Film Festival 2022
Fusion Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary!
Join us April 7-9 for a series of events, including the screenings of this year’s finalists and awarding this year’s Woman of the Year, Janicza Bravo.
Janicza Bravo is a writer & director based in LA, who trained in theatre at NYU. She's mounted plays in the US and abroad. Her films have screened at AFI, BAM, Carnegie Hall, SXSW, Sundance, & Tribeca. Her short film GREGORY GO BOOM won the Jury Prize for US Fiction at Sundance in 2014. Her feature film LEMON debuted at Sundance and was released by Magnolia Pictures. She directed the pilot for KINDRED, which was picked up by FX. Her feature ZOLA premiered at Sundance and was distributed by A24 & Sony internationally. ZOLA led the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards nominations with 7 nominations, including Best Feature. Variety named Janicza as one of 2020's "10 Directors to Watch".
Check out the Fusion Film Festival schedule below. All festival events are FREE. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Admittance will be granted to those ONLY with an NYU ID + Daily Pass. Follow @FusionFilmFestival for more information.
Fusion Film Festival 2022 Line-up
THURSDAY APRIL 7, 7PM
GLOW UP GAMES: VIDEO GAMES REVOLUTION
Making Space for JOY in Black and Brown Stories
Mitu Khandaker & Latoya Peterson
Creators of INSECURE The Come Up Game, adapted from Issa Rae's hit HBO show
Location: Tisch Theatre 006, 721 Broadway
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 6PM
WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR
Exclusive preview - Writer/Director Jane Schoenbrun in person
“Redefining trans horror. A nuanced exploration of how the web can both comfort and manipulate” - Bitch Media
Location: Tisch Theatre 006, 721 Broadway
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2PM
ZOLA
Electrifying comedy-thriller from Fusion’s Woman of the Year
Writer/Director Janicza Bravo
Location: Tisch Theater 006, 721 Broadway
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 3:30PM
JANICZA BRAVO MASTERCLASS
A Conversation with Fusion's Woman of the Year
Location: Tisch Theater 006, 721 Broadway
SATURDAY APRIL 9, 6PM
COMPETITION SCREENING & AWARDS CEREMONY
On screen: the finalists in the Fusion Festival 2022 Competition, the next generation of storytelling greats.
Location: Cantor Film Center, 36 East 8th Street
All events are FREE - Seating on first come basis
Admittance ONLY with NYU ID + Daily Pass
@FusionFilmFestival for more information