New York Sci-Fi Film Festival​ Announces Live & Virtual Screenings for May 2022

(New York) April 26, 2022 — The 2022 New York Sci-Fi Film Festival​ has announced the full program. This represents its second event, with a creative lineup of film screenings, discussions, and a screenplay competition. The festival features a total of 90 official selections. It will be held virtually on Friday, May 13th, and Sunday, May 15th, and in-person on Saturday, May 14th.

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A lifelong admirer of science fiction, Daniel Abella established the event as a center for filmmakers. At the festival, filmmakers can display their work as part of the city’s diverse filmmaking community. “NYC has always been the perfect place to bring audiences cutting-edge films that impact our lives,” said Daniel.

2022’s lineup consists of seven features, 74 shorts, 9 screenplay entries, and spans 16 countries. A few highlights are the East Coast Premieres of Exegesis: Lovecraft. Which is directed by Qais Pasha, who takes the audience on a cathartic journey through the life of author H.P. Lovecraft. Guilhem Bertrand and Quentin Bruet-Ferréol’s Extasium. A Doorway to Paradise is about an artist who builds a machine invoking the power of God.

Watch for several films produced in Asia with stories of the paranormal, advancements in technology, and the uncertainty of reality. “Our programming reflects many cultures and lifestyles, with a specific focus on the importance of Asian sci-fi,” said Abella. “We are proud to screen films that exemplify this smartly developed form of cinema.”

It kicks off with The Spiral from Peter Wong. A feature from Malaysia is about a university lecturer who was overcome by a deadly supernatural force. Screenings include the East Coast Premiere of the Japanese film 12 Months of KAI. The film is directed by Mutsumi Kameyama about the relationship between a human and a personal care humanoid. The US Premiere of Victor Villanueva’s Lucid (Philippines) traces the impact of a woman’s dreams on her waking reality.

The festival will also hold a sci-fi and supernatural screenplay competition, in order to showcase the precision and accuracy necessary to the craft of screenwriting. “The screenplay has always been the most fundamental part of the filmmaking process,” said Abella. “This competition shines a light on the significance of good storytelling.”

By offering a wide range of science fiction entertainment, attendees will grasp the full effect of the innovative genre. “Sic-fi expresses the wisdom of our blended cultures, and teaches us how to build relationships with each other,” said Abella. “As we confront the issues that test us daily, we must not forget our humanity and ability to resolve issues peacefully.”

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