뉴욕영화제, 뉴디렉터즈/뉴필름즈와 뉴욕아시안영화제 등을 주관해오는 필름엣링컨센터(Film at Lincoln Center)의 신임 회장으로 다니엘 바첵(Daniel Battsek, 66)이 임명됐다. 다니엘 바첵은 미라맥스 사장을 거쳐 2016년부터 2024년까지 영국 영화전문 TV채널 필름4(Film)의 회장이었다. 임기는 5월부터 시작된다. 뉴욕타임스에 따르면, 1969년 설립된 필름엣링컨센터는 연간 예산이 1천550만 달러, 직원 85명, 회원은 5천3백여명이다. 이전에는 Film Society of Lincoln Center로 불리우다가 2019년 더 많은 관객에게 다가가기 위해 이름에서 'Society'를 삭제했다.

DANIEL BATTSEK NAMED PRESIDENT, FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER

Daniel Battsek

New York, NY (April 8, 2025) — The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Daniel Battsek has been appointed President of Film at Lincoln Center (FLC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of cinema and home to the New York Film Festival. A widely respected film executive, Battsek most recently served as Chairman of Film4 in the U.K. He joins FLC with a wealth of experience in leading world-renowned film organizations and brings deep expertise in global film production, exhibition, distribution, and industry relations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Battsek will guide the strategic direction of FLC, steering the organization toward the realization of its vision, mission, and goals. He assumes his new role starting May 1, 2025.

Daniel H. Stern, Chair of the FLC Board of Directors, said: “Daniel Battsek’s extensive leadership experience, his deep connections within the global film community, and his clear passion for cinema and our mission make him the ideal fit to lead Film at Lincoln Center––especially in this time of great change in the film ecosystem. After a comprehensive international search conducted by a seven-person Board committee with recruiting firm Stanton Chase, Daniel distinguished himself among a highly qualified pool of candidates, emerging as the clear and unanimous choice for this position. After two years of record-breaking attendance at the New York Film Festival, widespread acclaim for its year-round initiatives, and a new multiyear partnership with Rolex––a long-standing supporter of excellence in the cinematic arts––FLC has the potential to expand its reach, programming, and brand in a rapidly evolving film landscape, both domestically and internationally. We are excited to welcome Daniel and eager to support his leadership in charting a bold future for Film at Lincoln Center.”

“I am very honored to be selected to lead Film at Lincoln Center, a globally recognized cornerstone of film culture,” stated Battsek. “My goal is to bring the knowledge and experience I’ve gained throughout my career in the film industry to support and elevate FLC’s programming, mission, and brand. Having long admired FLC as a vital New York cultural institution, I am immensely proud to take the helm at such an exciting moment for cinema.”

Battsek joins FLC with more than three decades of leadership experience across multiple renowned companies. From 2016 to 2024, as Director and later Chairman of Film4, Battsek guided the London-based studio through a transformative period, overseeing the production of critically acclaimed films, including Oscar and BAFTA winners such as The Zone of Interest, Poor Things, All of Us Strangers, The Banshees of Inisherin, and The Favourite. Since 2018, Battsek has served as Chairman of Film London, the agency supporting the capital’s film and screen industries, further solidifying his leadership in the field.

Battsek also served as President of National Geographic Films, where he acquired and developed high-profile projects, including the Oscar-nominated documentary Restrepo, and National Geographic–branded large-screen and IMAX 3D films. In 2005, Battsek became President of Filmed Entertainment at Miramax, where he led the company for five years. During his time there, he greenlit and/or acquired major award-winning projects such as The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and Oscar-winning films The Queen, No Country for Old Men, and There Will Be Blood.

From 1991 to 2005, Battsek served as EVP and Managing Director of U.K. Distribution and European Production & Acquisitions at Buena Vista International, U.K. In this role, he oversaw the distribution of 18–25 films annually from Walt Disney Studios and its partners, including Pixar and Miramax. He also established a comedy production label in 2001, which financed and produced successful films, including Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots.

Throughout his career, Battsek has been a key figure in shaping the global film landscape, with a reputation for his strategic vision, deep industry knowledge, and dedication to fostering and supporting innovative and diverse filmmaking artists.

FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER

Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cinema as an essential art form and fosters a vibrant home for film culture to thrive. FLC presents premier film festivals, retrospectives, new releases, and restorations year-round in state-of-the-art theaters at New York’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. FLC offers audiences the opportunity to discover works from established and emerging directors from around the world with a passionate community of film lovers at marquee events including the New York Film Festival and New Directors/New Films.

Founded in 1969, FLC is committed to preserving the excitement of the theatrical experience for all audiences, advancing high-quality film journalism through the publication of Film Comment, cultivating the next generation of film industry professionals through our FLC Academies, and enriching the lives of all who engage with our programs.