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New Board Leadership at the Jacob Burns Film Center
Ann L. Hicks Elected Chair of Board for the Jacob Burns Film Center; Ray Sanchez Elected Vice Chair The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural institution, announces the election of its new Board of Directors leadership. Ann Hicks has been elected Chair of the Board, Ray Sanchez has been elected Vice Chair, and [...]
Artists-in-Residence: Donal Mosher & Michael Palmieri
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Jacob Burns Film Center, we recently caught up with filmmakers Donal Mosher & Michael Palmieri to talk about their current work. This residency is presented in collaboration with the Sundance Institute. Donal and Mike will be performing their piece at the JBFC in a private [...]
Cool Off With Hot Movies: Your Favorite Films on the Big Screen
Big-time action movies, 60th Anniversary of the Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night, new releases including The Bikeriders, Janet Planet, Thelma, and Kinds of Kindness, along with fan favorite series such as JBFC Kids, Sounds of Summer, After Hours, and Beyond the Frame are among major programs coming this summer. Pleasantville, NY – June 20, 2023 [...]
A Recap of our Inaugural Film Preservation Festival
Thank you all for attending the inaugural JBFC Restored and Rediscovered: A Film Preservation Festival this May! With over 21 programs spanning five continents, this series curated by JBFC Senior Programmer Monica Castillo was a one-of-a-kind celebration of the institutions and individuals at the forefront of film preservation and restoration. From May 13–23, 2024, we [...]
Experience the Arts this Summer with the Hudson Valley Summer Arts Pass
The Hudson Valley Summer Arts Pass 2025 is on sale now! The Jacob Burns Film Center is thrilled to again join four local premier arts organizations—Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Historic Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Shakespeare, and Storm King Art Center—in offering the Hudson Valley Summer Arts Pass 2025. The pass is a [...]
Artist-in-Residence: Santiago Giralt
As a part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Jacob Burns Film Center, we recently caught up with Artist-in-Residence—Santiago Giralt—to talk about his current work. 1. How did this residency come about, and how did you learn about the Burns? I heard about the Burns through Bruni Burres, a very talented and [...]
THE JBFC ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF TAKE 3 WINE BAR & CAFÉ ON APRIL 11
Anthony Hopkins’ One Life ; After the Golden Age: Movie Musicals Since 1955; Restored & Rediscovered: A Film Preservation Film Festival; and more Pleasantville, NY – March 01, 2024 —The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural institution, announces the debut of Take 3 Wine Bar & Café, set to open on April 11 [...]
Oscars 2024
Enter Our Oscar Ballot Poll for a Chance to Win a Private Screening at the JBFC Theater Cast your vote, and you could win big on Oscar night! Once the results come in, one lucky winner will get a private screening in The Adam R. Rose & Peter R. McQuillan Theater for up to 31 [...]
JBFC ANNOUNCES RESTORED & REDISCOVERED: A FILM PRESERVATION FESTIVAL ON MAY 13-23, 2024
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What it Takes to Save Cinema History for Future Audiences VISIT THE SERIES PAGE FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF FILMS/EVENTS Pleasantville, NY—February 22, 2024—The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) unveils its inaugural series, Restored & Rediscovered: A Film Preservation Festival, which promises an enriching journey through film history, featuring a diverse [...]
JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 27: Valentine's Day Vibes
by JBFC Customer Service Manager Tara Bongiorno JBFC Mixtapes is an initiative from the Burns to highlight the music—from soundtracks to scores—that makes the cinematic experience so special. JBFC Customer Service Manager Tara Bongiorno originally curated JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 27: Valentine’s Day Vibes to accompany the dessert reception after our Valentine’s Day screening of It [...]
