# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 pm – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: VAEFF Presents "An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco" Screening and Q&AAbout this EventThe Real Housewives in Tulsa + Early WorksThis program presents a curated selection of Kalup Linzy’s seminal early works, offering a glimpse into his signature blend of melodrama, performance art, and DIY soap-opera aesthetics. These foundational shorts introduce a universe of characters, emotional textures, and narrative forms that shaped Linzy’s practice and cultural voice.The screening culminates in the New York premiere of “The Real Housewives in Tulsa,” starring and directed by Kalup Linzy, co-starring James Franco. The program will be followed by a live conversation with Linzy and Franco, exploring their longstanding creative partnership and tracing the evolution of Linzy’s early experimental videos to this new cinematic chapter.For more information visit: Program Lineup:The Real Housewives in Tulsa (2025)Director & Star: Kalup LinzyCo Star: James FrancoSynopsis: In an attempt to mend her broken heart, recently divorced Krissie (James Franco) meets up with her besties Sha’lice (Kalup Linzy), Nicole (Peter Gold), Alyssa (Branjae Jackson) and the latter’s husband Cody (Jasper Hammer) in Tulsa only to be confronted with judgment, secrets, and revelations that rock their reunion to its core. The Real Housewives in Tulsa production stills by Shane Brown All other stills courtesy of Kalup Linzy StudioLabisha's Bonus Track (Turn It)/Sit Down Child (2010)Director & Star: Kalup LinzySynopsis: As a New York Times Styles T Magazine 2010 Nifty Fifty, Linzy was commissioned to produced these videos for the magazine’s website, where they continue to be streamed today. Alongside Linzy, these videos feature hip hop queer rappers Bry’Nt and Last Offence as actors as well as Casey Spooner, Terence Koh, Viva Ruiz, the late Malik So Chic and a host of other stars of the downtown scene.Sampled and LeftOva/Fuck U (2009)Director & Star: Kalup LinzySynopsis: Originally commissioned by Proenza Schouler for their resort collection art installation in Florence, Italy in 2009, these throwbacks, alongside Linzy star Chloe Sevigny, Liya Kebede, James “PJ” Ransone, and a host of art world luminaries. Produced by Art Production Fund and streams on Vogue.comRide To Da Club from Conversations Wit De Churen (2002)Director & Star: Kalup LinzySynopsis: In this vignette from the first Conversations Wit De Churen series, Nina’s mother refuses to let Nina and Misha borrow her car. Linzy explores the precariously triangular nature of female friendship—as epitomized by the modern conference call. Written, Directed, and Edited by Kalup Linzy. Nina: Kalup Linzy. Big Booty Meesha: Amana Johnson. Big Dick Johnny: Adrian Ellis. Bowlegged Mike: Robert A. Pruitt. Julietta: Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz. JaDell: Lester Julian Merriweather. Miss Mary: Whitfield Lovell.Agenda?: 09:30 PM - 10:30 PMThe Real Housewives in Tulsa + Early Works — Screening?: 10:30 PM - 11:30 PMA Live Conversation with Kalup Linzy and James Franco - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/an-evening-in-the-spotlight-with-linzy-and-franco-|-vaeff-2025/100001942483001949 - **Event Categories**: art, dance, theatre, entertainment, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Cinema Village - **lat**: 40.7340823 - **long**: -73.9933681 - **full address**: Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/155c05f8b701f216a737cd902546deb4d2735a53676d974496b28aaf8af45dcf-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a1419-gmir.jpg?v=1762589986 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025 being held? - **A:** An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025 takes place on Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 pm to Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 11:30 pm at Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025? - **A:** Tickets for An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025 are priced at USD 18 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAn Evening in Spotlight with Linzy & FrancoUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025? - **A:** An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025 is organized by VAEFF. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening in the Spotlight with Linzy & Franco | VAEFF 2025 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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