The inaugural edition of 1 Director 50 Posters is presented in partnership with the New York Film Festival’s 2025 Director Retrospective. As one of the most respected film festivals in the world, NYFF provides the platform with both cultural credibility and an audience deeply engaged in auteur cinema.
This collaboration establishes a strong alignment between curatorial priorities. NYFF’s Director Retrospective focuses on exploring the full body of work of influential filmmakers—an approach that mirrors 1D50P’s commitment to in-depth interpretation through design. By pairing the poster exhibition with the retrospective series, the partnership creates a multidimensional experience that connects visual design with film programming in a meaningful way.
The exhibition will be hosted at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater, a central venue within the festival. This location not only situates the show within a high-traffic cultural setting, but also emphasizes its integration into the larger ecosystem of film discourse.
Through this partnership, the platform gains immediate access to a relevant and invested audience—setting a foundation for future editions and establishing the project's presence within both design and film communities.