Industry News · October 19, 2026
Independent film festivals report new screenings and awards
| Source | What it reported | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Korea Daily | NYKIFF screenings and director discussions | October 18, 2026 |
| Gold Derby | Woodstock Maverick Award winners | October 18, 2026 |
What did The Korea Daily report about NYKIFF?
The Korea Daily reported that the first New York Korean Independent Film Festival opened on October 15 at the New York Korean Cultural Center. The newspaper said the festival runs through October 25 and presents 15 independent films selected in cooperation with five major South Korean film festivals.
According to The Korea Daily, the program includes audience question-and-answer sessions with participating directors and special discussions alongside the screenings. The newspaper identified the cultural center's theater as the venue for the inaugural event.
Which films won at Woodstock?
Gold Derby reported that Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson's Mouse won Best Narrative Feature at the Woodstock Film Festival. The outlet also reported a narrative feature honorable mention for Beth de Araujo's Josephine.
On the documentary side, Gold Derby named Pegah Ahangarani's Rehearsals for a Revolution as Best Feature Documentary and Laura Poitras and Rachel Lauren Mueller's They're Here as Best Short Documentary. Gold Derby also reported Best Animation recognition for Liron Topaz's Saba.
What other festival developments did Gold Derby describe?
Gold Derby reported that outgoing Woodstock executive director Meira Blaustein received an Honorary Maverick Award. The outlet said Jessica Edwards will take over the executive director role beginning with the festival's next edition.
The Korea Daily's coverage concerned the launch and screening program of NYKIFF, while Gold Derby's coverage concerned awards and leadership at Woodstock. Neither report announced a FourBoys production, financing agreement or distribution acquisition. The reported screenings and awards describe those festivals' programs, not investment returns for the films involved.