Documentary on Max Roach screens in Middlebury

The MNFF Selects “Larger Than Life” series wraps up its with a special screening of the outstanding new documentary, “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes.”

‘Golda’ screens in Middlebury on March 5

An exceptionally candid and revealing film, “Golda” presents a powerful look at the five turbulent years of Prime Minister Golda Meir’s leadership of the State of Israel, from 1969-1974.  

MNFF Selects monthly screenings begin this week

This year’s series, with a “Larger Than Life” theme, will feature seven films about individuals whose lives and presence have genuinely impacted our culture.

MNFF Selects concludes film series with ‘The Rider’

MNFF Selects, the monthly screening series presented by the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, will wrap up its season with the acclaimed drama “The Rider,” from Oscar winning director Chloé Zhao, on Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in M … (read more)

Sundance-winning documentary ‘Buck’ screens in Middlebury

‘Buck’ is a revealing and moving exploration of the life of heralded “horse whisperer” Buck Brannaman, who recovered from years of child abuse to become a well-known expert in the interactions between horses and people.

MNFF series revives ‘Duma,’ a classic family adventure

MNFF Selects, the monthly screening series presented by the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, is pleased to announce the revival of the stirring family adventure drama “Duma” on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m., at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

‘Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street’ premieres in Middlebury

The film invites viewers to go inside the hearts and minds of the Sesame Street creators, artists, and educators who established one of the most influential and enduring children’s series in television history.

Family-friendly film series celebrates human-animal relationships

Who doesn’t love feel-good stories of relationships between animals and human beings? That was Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Producer Lloyd Komesar’s rationale when he set the theme for this year’s MNFF Selects film series.

MNFF Selects series continues with ‘Harriet’

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival continues its MNFF Selects film screening series on Sunday, Feb. 23, with the compelling historical drama “Harriet,” starring Cynthia Erivo, nominated for an Academy Award for her stunning portrayal of t … (read more)

MNFF Selects continues with Aretha Franklin film

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival continues its MNFF Selects film screening series on Sunday, Dec. 8, with the rousing and long-awaited documentary “Amazing Grace.” Featuring an utterly incandescent gospel music performance by the great … (read more)

MNFF Selects series continues with David Crosby film

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival continues its MNFF Selects film screening series on Friday, Nov. 15, with the compelling documentary “David Crosby: Remember My Name.” The film will screen at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. O … (read more)

MNFF Selects debuts with a Miles Davis film

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival will debut its MNFF Selects film series on Thursday, Oct. 17, with the screening of the documentary, “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.” The film will screen at 7 p.m. at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. M … (read more)

MNFF Selects to present monthly films

MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival announces the launch of MNFF Selects, the rebranded monthly screening series that, come this October, will replace the MNFF Winter/Spring Screening Series. Offering a robust schedule of one film per mont … (read more)