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Rarely Seen Posters by Peter Strausfeld Make Their Way to The Burns
New exhibition now on view in the Jane Peck Gallery celebrates the artist behind the iconic posters of London’s legendary Academy Cinema The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) presents Art for Art House: The Posters of Peter Strausfeld, a new exhibition celebrating the distinctive work of German-born artist Peter Strausfeld, whose bold linocut posters helped [...]
Jacob Burns Film Center Celebrates the Centennial of Andrzej Wajda with Weeklong Retrospective
Eight essential films from the legendary Polish filmmaker screen October 9–15, including newly restored works The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will celebrate the centennial of legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda with a retrospective featuring eight of his essential films, October 9–15, 2026. Several films in the series have been newly restored after being unavailable [...]
Contemporary Arab Cinema returns to the JBFC this July for its 14th edition
The series is co-presented with the Brooklyn Academy of Music July 22–28 Jacob Burns Film Center July 15–23 BAM This series is a labor of love—born from a simple, urgent belief that Arab filmmakers must be the ones telling our own stories. In a moment when so much feels misread or misunderstood, these films insist [...]
Jacob Burns Film Center Names Blair Hartley Director of Development
Veteran arts and culture fundraising leader joins the nonprofit film and education organization during its 25th anniversary year The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has named Blair Hartley as its new Director of Development. Hartley succeeds Judy Exton, who has served the organization with distinction and played an important role in strengthening its fundraising and [...]
JBFC to celebrate 25th anniversary with gala honoring acclaimed actress Carrie Coon
Landmark evening will also honor Founder Stephen Apkon and Director of Development Judy Exton for their vision and leadership, in support of JBFC’s film and education programs Pleasantville, NY—May 7, 2026—The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a Gala on Friday, June 12, honoring Carrie Coon, JBFC Founder Stephen [...]
