James Gray On Opening The New York Film Festival With ‘Paper Tiger’, Surviving The “Cannes Bubble”, Oscar-Season Hopes And Which Filmmakers Inspire Him – The Deadline Interview

James Gray is opening the New York Film Festival with his autobiographical film Paper Tiger, where he discusses the technical aspects of 35 mm projection. Gray possesses a significant history with the Cannes Film Festival official competition, featuring six films since 2000. These titles include The Yards, We Own The Night, Two Lovers, The Immigrant, and Armageddon Time. The festival launch also includes appearances by Tony Gilroy and other filmmakers celebrating in a new lounge.