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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
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Burns, we caught up with filmmakers Tony Oswald and Pisie Hochheim to discuss their current work-in-progress. Tony and Pisie are currently working on their film Newville, which was awarded the JBFC Residency at the 2025 Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival’s New Visions Pitch Forum in [...]
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 [...]
Rewinding 2025: 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. All gifts received by Dec. 31 will be matched! “My absolute favorite things about the JBFC are the warm, welcoming staff and the incredible variety of films you curate. The relaxed atmosphere [...]
The Secret Agent: Exorcising the Boogeymen of Pernambuco
JBFC Programming Administrative Assistant Filipe Galhardo shares context on the Golden Globe nominated & Cannes winning film The Secret Agent, opening at the JBFC on Dec. 12. I could not have been more excited to see The Secret Agent. Not only am I a tremendous fan of director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s previous feature, the wickedly [...]
Season’s Screenings: New Hot Chocolate and a Holiday Lineup with your Favorite Classics
Settle in for a season of cozy treats and classic holiday screenings at the Burns. We now serve Gourmet Hot Chocolate at Take 3 Wine Bar & Café! Delicious and cozy, steamed milk hot chocolate with fresh, house made whipped cream, topped with chocolate shavings. Savor it in our Wine Bar & Cafe or bring [...]
