FEATURE FILM: OCCUPY CANNES

Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

Village East Cinema | New York

The Lower East Side Film Festival
Publisher/HostThe Lower East Side Film Festival
FEATURE FILM: OCCUPY CANNES
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In this feature documentary Lloyd Kaufman leads the Troma Team’s battles for independent art at the Cannes Film Festival.
About this Event

In this feature documentary Lloyd Kaufman, creator of The Toxic Avenger, leads the Troma Team’s battles for independent art at the Cannes Film Festival, as the industry increasingly marginalizes independent voices. Occupy Cannes dives into the underbelly of this glamorous event, revealing a vibrant subculture exploring the intersection of artistic expression, grassroots activism, and the mainstream film industry.

Written and Directed by Lily Hayes Kaufman.

Lloyd Kaufman and filmmakers in attendance for Q&A to follow.

Doors open 30 minutes before scheduled screening time.



Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
The Radeberger Filmmaker Lounge

Info: Join us in The Radeberger Filmmaker Lounge ahead of the screening for open beer & wine bar, gifts from FLAMER and bites from Wonder. Doors open 30 minutes ahead of the screening.


🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
OCCUPY CANNES

Info: In this feature documentary Lloyd Kaufman, creator of The Toxic Avenger, leads the Troma Team’s battles for independent art at the Cannes Film Festival, as the industry increasingly marginalizes independent voices. Occupy Cannes dives into the underbelly of this glamorous event, revealing a vibrant subculture exploring the intersection of artistic expression, grassroots activism, and the mainstream film industry.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Ave, New York, United States

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