Announcing the 2024 Chain NYC Film Festival: A Celebration of Independent Cinema

The Chain Theatre is thrilled to unveil the 2024 Chain NYC Film Festival, a captivating showcase of independent films featuring star-studded casts including Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Nighy, and Jeff Daniels. This year’s festival will take place from July 25, 2024, to August 4, 2024, at the Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th Street, 3rd and 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018).

Get Your Tickets

Tickets are available for $13 in advance at www.chainfilmfestival.com and $15 at the door. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event!

A Rich History of Celebrating Independent Filmmakers

The Chain NYC Film Festival is renowned for its commitment to celebrating the creativity and innovation of independent filmmakers from around the world. This year’s edition promises a diverse lineup of genres and stories that will challenge, entertain, and inspire audiences.

Event Details

• Dates: July 25, 2024 – August 4, 2024
• Location: Chain Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, 3rd and 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018
• Tickets: $13 in advance at www.chainfilmfestival.com and $15 at the door.

Festival Highlights

The 2024 festival will feature 165 new films over the two-week event, including:

• Roswell Delirium: A sci-fi thriller starring Anthony Michael Hall (The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles), Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life, Survivor: Philippines), Dee Wallace (E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial), and Reginald VelJohnson (Die Hard, Family Matters).
• Bloody Fury: A gory Western short starring Academy Award nominee Bill Nighy (Living, Love Actually) and Kevin McNally (Pirates of the Caribbean).
• Village of Death: Oradour-sur-Glane 1944: A moving documentary about the Nazi occupation of a small French village, narrated by two-time Emmy Award-winner Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom).

Special Features and Awards

The festival will bestow over 30 awards in various categories, including Best Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Animated Film, and Best Local Filmmaker. Special prizes may also be awarded at the discretion of a jury composed of storytelling and filmmaking experts.

A Legacy of Excellence

The Chain NYC Film Festival has a rich history, having screened over 1,000 films in the past twelve years. Notable past participants include the Academy Award-winning short Lady in Apartment No. 6: The Music Saved My Life and special events featuring Academy Award-winning screenwriters. Esteemed guests have included Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King, Behind the Candelabra) and Richard Price (The Color of Money, The Wire).

More About Chain Theatre

The Chain Theatre is a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway producing organization located in midtown Manhattan. Known for producing thought-provoking and culturally relevant work, the Chain Theatre reflects and reacts to the world around us. For more information about the Chain Theatre and its productions, visit www.chaintheatre.org.

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Join us for an unforgettable celebration of independent cinema at the 2024 Chain NYC Film Festival. Secure your tickets now and be part of the magic!