The Downtown Festival: The Projectionist + Q&A

The Projectionist, a film by Alexandre Rockwell
Special Presentation

A reclusive projectionist haunted by a wrongful conviction and the loss of his wife lives in solitude inside a fading art house theater—until one fateful night when his past resurfaces, forcing him to confront the truth, rekindle love, and find peace in the glow of the final reel.

Q&A with Alexandre Rockwell, moderated by SPECIAL GUEST

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL:
The Downtown Festival is a multidisciplinary celebration of independent film, music, art, and culture held across Lower Manhattan each October. Founded and directed by filmmaker Rebekah Sherman-Myntti, the festival brings together artists across disciplines and generations through film premieres, anniversary screenings, live music performances, artist talks, and special one-night-only events. Programming is led by Sherman-Myntti and Associate Director Briana Bursten, with a focus on discovery, experimentation, community, and genuine artist-to-artist exchange. The festival’s film program runs October 9-18 at Roxy Cinema, with additional programming and special events taking place all over downtown.