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JBFC KIDS expanded to every Saturday starting November 2023
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to announce an exciting expansion of its beloved JBFC Kids series starting November 2023. Every Saturday, the JBFC will transport viewers of all ages into the enchanting world of cinema with carefully curated films, while select screenings will feature free post-screening activities for all ticket buyers. As [...]
Coming Soon: New Cinema Studies Course on Alfred Hitchcock in Collaboration with NYU Tisch
Pleasantville, NY – September 22, 2023 – The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is thrilled to further its collaboration with New York University (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts this fall through the launch of a new Cinema Studies course, Beyond Suspicion: Alfred Hitchcock. Led by a rotating roster of distinguished NYU faculty and PhD [...]
Artist-in-Residence: Noa Ben-Shalom
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 Noa Ben-Shalom and her director of photography Geert van Kesteren to talk about their current work. 1. How did this residency come about, and how did you learn about the Burns? Our film Yung [...]
Cats of the JBFC
by JBFC Marketing Manager Paige Grand Pré The world’s number-one cat video compilation returns to the JBFC for 2024 following last year’s sold-out screening! Screening Saturday, August 17 at 2:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2:00 pm, CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of [...]
JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 24: Sounds of Summer 2023
by JBFC Senior Film Programmer Monica Castillo JBFC Mixtapes is an initiative from the Burns to highlight the music—from soundtracks to scores—that makes the cinematic experience so special. Vol. 24: Sounds of Summer 2023 comes to us from JBFC Senior Film Programmer Monica Castillo, who writes: “Like a great song, summer never last as long [...]
Artist-in-Residence: Maksim Shved
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 Maksim Shved to talk about his current work. 1. How did this residency come about, and how did you learn about the Burns? I first heard about the residency from Ryan Harrington (JBFC’s Director [...]
JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 23: Barbie's Block Party
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. Vol. 23 comes to us from JBFC Customer Service Manager Tara Bongiorno, who put together her favorite Barbie-tastic bops for Barbie’s Block Party, which took place Saturday, July [...]
Barbie's Block Party at the Media Arts Lab
Thank you for channeling your inner doll at BARBIE’S BLOCK PARTY at our Media Arts Lab! We had delicious treats from local food trucks such as Kinwich and Bill’s Good Humor along with refreshing brews from Soul Brewing Company. There was a real-life Barbie, tons of photo opportunities, and fun & glitter everywhere! Sign up [...]
JBFC Emerging Screenwriter Fellowship Info Session
Have questions about the Emerging Screenwriting Fellowship? Join our Zoom info session to ask questions and hear more about this high school program. Applications are due August 6. Zoom Info Session: Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00 pm (ET) Add to Google Calendar Add to Outlook Calendar Download ICS In collaboration with NYU Tisch School of [...]
JBFC Collaborates With NYU Tisch School Of The Arts To Launch Three Innovative Programs In Westchester
Masterclass Programs Led by Tisch Faculty at JBFC for Learners of all Ages Pleasantville, NY– June 6, 2023–The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) today announces its collaboration with New York University (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts to bring three innovative film programs to high school students, aspiring creatives, and adult cinephiles. These programs, set [...]
