Tickets are now on sale for the Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF)’s anticipated 16th season which begins in New York and travels across North America before making its debut in Mumbai. The latest edition of the renowned festival features a rich selection of world and U.S. premieres that explore the inspiring, global influence of architecture, design, and art. The carefully curated program brings together works chosen for their cinematic and narrative excellence, touching on topics such as sustainability, artistic innovation and legacy, community impact, and the power of the built environment.

In New York, the festival makes its return to the iconic Village East by Angelika theater, running from September 25-28, 2024. The opening night spotlights the world premiere of Stardust: The Story of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, with director Jim Venturi and critic Martin Filler (The New York Review of Books) delving deeper into the film during a post-screening discussion.

“Every year, I am incredibly proud of the films we select for the festival. We receive hundreds of serious submissions from around the world, making the final selection process both challenging and rewarding. This upcoming season is particularly special, as it features strong female protagonists and filmmakers, alongside thought-provoking films that tackle pressing issues such as housing, gentrification, urbanism, and environmental concerns. It’s a powerful reminder of the intersection between film, architecture, and the stories that shape our world,” said Kyle Bergman, ADFF Founder and Director.

The U.S. premiere of Ada-My Mother the Architect will be followed by a Q&A with architect Ada Karmi-Melamede and director Yael Melamede. World premieres include Sitting Still, a documentary about Laurie Olin, who will participate in a Q&A after the screening, and Schindler’s Space Architect, with the director in attendance for a post-film discussion. This Is Not A House, directed by Morgan Neville, will also make its world premiere, followed by a Q&A with architect Robin Donaldson and clients Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin. Additionally, the world premiere of The House: 6 Points of Departure will explore a unique residence designed by Thom Mayne in the 1980s.

The Swiss director of E.1027 – Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea, Beatrice Minger, will be present for the film’s U.S. premiere. The festival also showcases the U.S. premiere of two Italian films: The Pavilion on the Water, a film about Carlo Scarpa with the directors attending from Bologna for a Q&A, and Green over Gray: Emilio Ambasz, with director Francesca Molteni attending from Milan. Steven Holl, a close friend of Emilio Ambasz, will join Molteni for the discussion.

The full festival program, including the speaker lineup, detailed information about films, and ticket sales are now available at the website.

ADFF 2024/25 Season

ADFF:NY – September 25-28, 2024
Mau, Presented by Grace Farms and ADFF – October 5, 2024 ADFF:Toronto – October 23-26, 2024
ADFF:Vancouver – November 6-10, 2024
ADFF:LA – November 19-23, 2024
ADFF:Mumbai – January 9-12, 2025
ADFF:Chicago – Dates TBA

About the Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF)

Founded in 2009, the Architecture & Design Film Festival celebrates the creative spirit that drives architecture and design. Through a curated selection of films, events, and panel discussions, ADFF creates an opportunity to educate, entertain, and engage all types of people who are excited about architecture and design. It has grown into the world’s largest film festival devoted to the subject with an annual festival in New York and satellite events around the world. 

For more information, visit the website or @ADFILMFEST on Facebook and Instagram.

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