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Experience the Arts this Summer with the Hudson Valley Summer Arts Pass

Buy Summer Arts Pass Now! Details for Summer 2024! The Jacob Burns Film Center is thrilled to join four other premier arts organizations—Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Historic Hudson Valley, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and Storm King Art Center—in offering the Hudson Valley Summer Arts Pass for summer 2024. 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 [...]


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 [...]


Special Members-Only Promotion This Winter

Members already get the lowest ticket price every day of the week with the member discount. Now you can save even more during a special members-only weekday promotion Jan. 30 through March 28. Save an additional $2 per member ticket Monday-Thursday, ONLINE-ONLY on regularly-priced member tickets. The extra discount will automatically show up in your cart when you [...]


JBFC to receive $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Funding will support the Power of Film Initiative   Pleasantville, NY—January 26, 2024— The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $30,000. The grant will support Power of Film, a collection of [...]


New York International Children's Film Festival Announces Partnerships with Jacob Burns Film Center and Sag Harbor Cinema for 2024 Event

FESTIVAL RUNS MARCH 2-17 IN NYC, MARCH 2-3 IN WESTCHESTER & MARCH 16-17 IN THE HAMPTONS   New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) is once again expanding beyond New York City in 2024. The Oscar®-qualifying festival announced partnerships with Jacob Burns Film Center and Sag Harbor Cinema, making these storied cinemas the official home [...]


📽️ Rewinding 2023: 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.    “This is the best place to see unusual and thought-provoking films, to be exposed to other cultures through film, and to hear actors, directors, and others discuss film. [...]


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 [...]


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 [...]


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