We are delighted with the quality and strength of this year’s selection.

I’d say that there is certainly a move toward a form of filmmaking that is political with a small p — has a degree of engagement with the world at large,

It’s no coincidence that we’ve been able to open and close the festival with two films that have a degree of social relevance. They are large films with starry casts, but have a degree of...

There’s a healthy industry aspect, but it’s all about the public.