Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Film Society of Lincoln Center recently announced Athina Rachel Tsangari as the choice for their annual distinction of Filmmaker in Residence during the 53rd New York Film Festival. Tsangari is known for directing and writing the award-winning Greek films The Slow Business of Going and Attenberg. Regarding their selection, Lesli Klainberg, executive director for the Film Society of the Lincoln Center, says “Athina is a dynamic and fearless filmmaker, and we are thrilled to provide her with the space and time to develop new work while connecting her with a vibrant New York film community.” During her residency, Tsangari will work on her new film, White Knuckles.

Part of a multi-year partnership between the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the Filmmaker in Residence program was launched in 2013 to assist filmmakers in their creative development. In addition to this initiative, the watchmaker is also a sponsor of the New York Film Festival and the prestigious Chaplin Award Gala.