35th New Orleans Film Festival

New Orleans Film Festival 2024

What is New Orleans Film Festival?

The New Orleans Film festival brings the best of independent film to New Orleans with a special focus on emerging, diverse storytellers from the South and around the globe. The 35^th annual New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF) will showcase over 150 films in-person October 16 - 22 at The Broad Theater, Contemporary Art Center and The Prytania Theatres, plus virtually October 16 - 27 through the NOFF Virtual Cinema (available globally).

This year’s opening night film, "A King Like Me" (directed by Matthew O. Henderson), follows members of the Zulu Club, New Orleans’ first Black Mardi Gras krewe, as they work to bring the Zulu parade back to the streets for Mardi Gras Day 2022, in the face of a global pandemic, Hurricane Ida, and the loss of members due to COVID and gun violence. The film will have its Louisiana Premiere on October 16 at the Orpheum Theater (time TBD).

Among the highlights is the North American premiere of "Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue" (Dir. Sean O'Malley), about the life and legacy of the famed Louisiana Blue Dog artist, and the world premiere of the documentary film "Ghetto Children" (Dir. Zac Manuel), following the sons of legendary Southern rap music icons Juvenile, B.G., and Soulja Slim.

In total, the festival has 31 world premieres, 2 U.S. premieres and 48 Southern premieres. Overall, films from filmmakers based in the American South represent 56% of the lineup, and Louisiana-made films represent 26% of the lineup. The directors of selected films represent 41 different nationalities. Films directed by women and non-binary directors account for 56% of the lineup, films helmed by directors of color make up 56%, and films from directors identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community account for 33% of the lineup. 

When is New Orleans Film Festival?

The 35th New Orleans Film Festival returns in person from October 16-22 and virtually from October 16-27.

Where can I buy tickets to New Orleans Film Festival?

Individual tickets will go on sale to the general public in the fall.

Where can I find more information about New Orleans Film Festival?

Find more information about New Orleans Film Festival on their website!