Jacob Burns Film Center Launches New Creative Culture Initiative

Recognizing a gap in support for filmmakers in the Hudson Valley, Jacob Burns Film Center staff developed Creative Culture, a unique initiative designed to foster a thriving artistic community in the region. The goal of the program is to transform makers into strong and successful storytellers by strengthening their voice, providing a supportive network, and helping to connect them to industry jobs and opportunities.

Participants can take part in Creative Culture through three pathways: the pre-existing Valentine & Clark Emerging Artist or Sally Burns Shenkman Woman Filmmaker Fellowships, the pre-existing Artist-in-Residence program, or the new Lab Experience.

Ron Howard, director and JBFC board member, said, “Storytelling is central to human existence. What excites me most about Creative Culture is how the JBFC is cultivating the storytellers of tomorrow—filmmakers, animators, and virtual reality artists—through collaborative and innovative professional learning experiences.”

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