Clubs & Classes
Our film clubs offer a variety of options for the avid film goer including the best in independent, rarely-seen, and classic cinema, curated and led by JBFC programmers. Please contact Membership at membership@burnsfilmcenter.org or 914.773.7663, ext. 6 with any questions about our film clubs.
JBFC Courses @ the Lab & Theater equip adult students with an understanding of the key elements of film language and theory. Please contact the Registrar at registrar@burnsfilmcenter.org or 914.773.7663, ext. 8 with any questions about our Courses.
Clubs
JBFC Preview Club
Currently on pause
The popular JBFC Preview Club is currently on pause due to the COVID pandemic.
Adapted: Page to Screen
Currently on pause
This club is currently on pause due to the COVID pandemic. A film club for those who appreciate classic films and the books on which they’re based.
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Classes
Elements of Film: Documentaries
Feb. 27–Mar. 12, 2020
Explore the methods that documentaries use to make an argument based on claims of truth, actuality, and authenticity.
Screenwriting: Script and Plot Workshop
Mar. 3–Apr. 28, 2020
Discuss story structure, explore character craft, learn how to write dialogue, and more.
The Power of Story: Everything is Possible
Mar. 3–Apr. 28, 2020
Claim your confidence and be inspired to bring your stories out of your heart and imagination and into the world.
Elements of Film: Early Feminist Voices in International Film II
Mar. 11–May 20, 2020
Each month will feature a screening and discussion around an iconic narrative by international feminist filmmakers from the 90s to the present.
Film Style and Form: Foreign Language Films
Mar. 24–May 5, 2020
Explore the key concepts of film language while watching clips and full-length foreign language gems.
Digital Storytelling: A Storied Life
Mar. 26–May 21, 2020
Students 55 and up will be guided through the production process as they bring their stories to the screen.
Intro to Film Language
Apr. 29, 2020
We designed this program as a short but enlightening introduction to the key elements of film language—editing, sound, and cinematography.
Elements of Film: Original Score
May 7–21, 2020
Explore the history and craft of film scoring, from the early days of Hollywood to the diverse multimedia landscape of the present day.
