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JBFC Honored by Westchester County for Expanding Accessibility Through Sensory-Friendly Screenings
At the Jacob Burns Film Center, the magic of movies belongs to everyone. That belief is at the heart of the our monthly sensory-friendly screenings which are special showings designed for individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities, along with their families, friends, and caregivers. During these screenings, the lights are kept partially on, the sound [...]
Artists-in-Residence: Fahd Ahmed, Rachael DeCruz, and Jeremy Levine
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Jacob Burns Film Center, we caught up with filmmakers Fahd Ahmed, Rachael DeCruz, and Jeremy Levine earlier this month to discuss their current work-in-progress. Fahd returns to the Burns after a previous residency in 2019 with his co-producer and wife Jude Chehab for the film [...]
Step Into the World of Robert Altman: A Centennial Celebration from Aug. 9–Sept. 27, 2025
JBFC Director of Film Curation and Programming Eric Hynes writes, “As we celebrate Robert Altman’s centenary this month and next with Altman at 100, revisiting some of his greatest films from M*A*S*H* to A Prairie Home Companion, it’s worth dwelling on how much of a unicorn he was among cinema’s masters. He’s often grouped among Hollywood’s counter-cultural [...]
Highlights from the JBFC Director's Cut: Narrative & Documentary Filmmaking Courses
This spring, the Jacob Burns Film Center proudly concluded the latest session of its Director’s Cut High School Fellowship program—offering Narrative Filmmaking for a second year, and launching the inaugural Documentary Filmmaking track in partnership with NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Imagine Entertainment. Over the course of 10 weekends, twenty driven high school [...]
JBFC Introduces OUT THERE: A New Monthly Series Showcasing Queer Cinema
A Year-round Celebration of LGBTQ+ Stories from Around the World, New Series Explores Themes of Love, Identity, Resilience, and Joy Following the conclusion of its acclaimed annual Pride series, the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to announce the launch of Out There, a new, ongoing monthly series dedicated to celebrating Queer cinema from [...]
Oscars 2025
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New Board Leadership at the Jacob Burns Film Center
Ann L. Hicks Elected Chair of Board for the Jacob Burns Film Center; Ray Sanchez Elected Vice Chair The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), a nonprofit cultural institution, announces the election of its new Board of Directors leadership. Ann Hicks has been elected Chair of the Board, Ray Sanchez has been elected Vice Chair, and [...]
Artists-in-Residence: Donal Mosher & Michael Palmieri
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Jacob Burns Film Center, we recently caught up with filmmakers Donal Mosher & Michael Palmieri to talk about their current work. This residency is presented in collaboration with the Sundance Institute. Donal and Mike will be performing their piece at the JBFC in a private [...]
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 [...]
