Blog Announcements
JBFC Announces Free Fellowships For Aspiring High School Filmmakers In Spring 2025
Presented in Collaboration with NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Imagine Entertainment, Fellowships Offer Hands-On Industry Experience and Mentorship The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announces the launch of two intensive fellowships for high school students in 10th and 11th grades as part of its Director’s Cut High School Fellowship program. These groundbreaking fellowships, [...]
JBFC Announces New Director of Curation and Film Programming
Acclaimed Curator and Industry Leader to Oversee JBFC’s Dynamic Programming Pleasantville, NY – February 5, 2025 – The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announced today the appointment of Eric Hynes as its new Director of Film Curation and Programming, effective March 17. A highly regarded leader in the film industry, Hynes brings over a decade [...]
JBFC To Receive $30,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
Funding will support the Power of Film Initiative The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is pleased to announce that it will receive a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a roster of 2025 film programs. The grant will support Power of Film, a collection of curated series—REMIX: The Black [...]
"The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie" Exhibition Debuts at Jacob Burns Film Center
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to present The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie, an exhibition celebrating the illustrious career of one of the most influential movie poster designers of our time. The exhibit will feature sixteen of Baillie’s most celebrated works—from Dirty Dancing in 1987 to Barbie [...]
Rewinding 2024: The Year in Review
JOIN to enjoy benefits including the $5 member ticket discount and waived online ticket fees or DONATE a tax-deductible gift to help sustain our vibrant programs. “I wanted to express my deep appreciation for the wonderful work all of you do at the Burns to make life in Westchester so worthwhile. My wife and I have had [...]
A Killer Night: Recapping Our Sold-Out Murder Mystery Dinner Party
On Tuesday, November 19, the Jane Peck Gallery at the Jacob Burns Film Center transformed into a scene of intrigue and suspense as we hosted a sold-out Murder Mystery Dinner Party. This Who Dun It Dinner Party was the grand finale to our Noirvember: Film Noir From Yesterday to Today series and proved to be [...]
A Wicked Fun Time in Pleasantville
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of Wicked at Jacob Burns Film Center! From Friday, Nov. 22, to Sunday, Nov. 24, we’re hosting a variety of events and special screenings to make this a magical experience for fans of all ages. Friday, Nov. 22 4–8 pm: Wicked-Themed Cocktails in the Lobby Make your way to [...]
JBFC Awarded Science on Screen Grant for 2024–25 Programming
The JBFC is one of 41 independent cinemas awarded the grant by the Coolidge Corner Theater and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to announce it has been selected as one of 41 independent cinemas to receive a prestigious Science on Screen® grant from the Coolidge Corner Theatre [...]
Artist-in-Residence: Anahit Ghazaryan
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artist-in-Residence at the Jacob Burns Film Center, we recently caught up with filmmaker Anahit Ghazaryan to discuss her current project. This residency, presented in collaboration with the Close Up Initiative, is a result of the 2024 Close-Up Pitching Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia, held earlier this year. JBFC Programming [...]
Fall Into Film: The JBFC Announces Autumn 2024 Lineup
A film noir celebration with a murder mystery dinner, the annual 12-Hour Halloween Movie Marathon, new releases including Anora, We Live in Time, A Real Pain, and Blitz, along with fan favorite series such as After Hours, Beyond the Frame, and JBFC Kids are among major programs coming this fall. Pleasantville, NY – October [...]
