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JBFC Named Best Movie House in Westchester for the 11th Consecutive Year
We are honored to share that the Jacob Burns Film Center has once again been named Best Movie House in Westchester Magazine‘s Best of Westchester awards, marking our 11th consecutive year receiving this readers’ choice honor. This year, we’re also thrilled to have been recognized as Best Theater. What makes these awards so special is [...]
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 [...]
Artists-in-Residence: Hanna Nordenswan & Hanna Kuirinlahti
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Burns, we caught up with filmmakers Hanna Nordenswan & Hanna Kuirinlahti to discuss their current work-in-progress. Hanna and Hanna are currently working on Hanna Nordenswan’s first feature documentary, Sense and Sensitivity, which was awarded the JBFC Residency at the 2025 DOK Leipzig festival. How [...]
JBFC joins Inaugural Art House Cinema Week (March 20-26)
The lights dim. Conversations fade. A room full of strangers turns its attention to the same glowing screen. For a little while, everyone laughs, gasps, and reflects together. It’s a simple experience, but a powerful one, and it’s exactly what Art House New York Cinema Week is celebrating. Taking place March 20–26, 2026, the inaugural [...]
My Father's Shadow: Preview Club Wrap-Up
by JBFC Film Programmer Ian LoCascio As part of the JBFC Preview Club, subscribers get an exclusive first look at the most interesting new indies and foreign films on our “New Releases” horizon. Every month, JBFC programmers present a special “secret” screening of an anticipated new film release before it is available to the public. After [...]
Artists-in-Residence: Tony Oswald and Pisie Hochheim
Update as of July 21, 2026: This July, Tony and Pisie returned to the Burns for the second half of their residency after completing a lengthy production shoot in Newville. During their time back, our staff and community got a special glimpse of the project’s progress through a short excerpt from the film. We also [...]
Jewish Film Festival 2026 Celebrates Resilience, History, And Personal Storytelling
The Jacob Burns Film Center announces the 24th annual Jewish Film Festival, running March 24–31 and April 3-6, 2026. Featuring 20 programs—including narrative features, documentaries, restored classics, special presentations, encore screenings, and filmmaker Q&As—this year’s lineup highlights the intimate human experiences behind defining historical moments. Spanning continents and generations, audiences can expect a diverse collection [...]
JBFC Announces White Plains Hospital as Healthcare Sponsor of Community Matters: Health and Wellness Spotlight Series
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announced today that White Plains Hospital will serve as the exclusive healthcare sponsor of the 2026 Community Matters: Health and Wellness Spotlight Series, a film and discussion series that uses cinema to explore timely health-related issues impacting individuals, families, and communities. The series will present four programs throughout 2026, [...]
In Memory of Ginny Gold, Beloved JBFC Board Member and Champion
It is with deep sadness that the Jacob Burns Film Center shares the passing of our dear friend, founding supporter, and Board member, Virginia “Ginny” Gold. A visionary leader and passionate advocate for the arts, Ginny believed deeply in the power of film to bring people together, spark conversation, and build community and connection. Her philanthropic leadership [...]
All Ages: A New Weekend Film Series for Audiences of Every Generation
As we enter our 25th Anniversary year, we’re excited to launch All Ages, a new weekend film series that brings audiences of every generation together to celebrate the shared joy of cinema. Building on the spirit of our longtime JBFC Kids series, All Ages opens the door wider—welcoming kids, parents, grandparents, longtime cinephiles, and first-time [...]
