Recent Guests
We welcome over 170 special guests to our theater every year, ranging from filmmakers to screenwriters, actors to activists. See our most recent special guests below, visit our YouTube channel for videos of guests from years past, and visit our special guest archive for past years’ guests.
Joseph P. Benincasa, President & CEO of The Actors Fund (L), JBFC Board Member Dori Berinstein (CL), and JBFC Executive Director Mary Jo Ziesel (R) joined filmmaker James Lapine (CR) for a photo op following the May 2 screening of Lapine's film, SIX BY SONDHEIM. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Writer/editor Michael Levine (R) joined JBFC Founding Director of Programming Brian Ackerman (L) for a Q&A following the April 28 screening of his documentary THE AUTOMAT. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Domestic violence survivor and activist Kim Dadou Brown joined us April 26, 2022 at the JBFC for a sold-out screening of powerful new documentary AND SO I STAYED. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Bestselling Author Anna Quindlen (L) joined longtime friend and JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (R) on April 20, 2022 for a discussion of her new book, "Write For Your Life," then treated our audience members to a book signing! Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Filmmakers and Creative Culture Alums Maya Cueva (C) and Leah Galant (R) joined JBFC Director of Programs, Media Arts Lab Sean Weiner (L) for a Q&A following the April 9 screening of their documentary ON THE DIVIDE. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins joined Westchester County Attorney/JBFC Board Member John Nonna for a scintillating Q&A following the March 30 screening of WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA, which showed as part of JBFC series Global Watch: Crisis & Social Action. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmaker Mariama Diallo (pictured) joined JBFC's Director of Programs, Media Arts Lab Sean Weiner for a discussion following the March 8 screening of her film MASTER. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (R) joined JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (L) for a Q&A following a screening of his film THE HAND OF GOD on March 5, 2022. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Accompanist Ben Model and Film Critic/Author Dana Stevens joined JBFC Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin for a Q&A following the March 3, 2022 screening of Buster Keaton's THE GENERAL. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmaker Andy Young joined JBFC Founding Director of Programming Brian Ackerman for a discussion following the Feb. 2, 2022 screening of THE VELVET QUEEN. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmaker Connie Hochman, artistic director Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Stella Abrera, artistic director ABT Studio Company Sascha Radetsky, artistic director Scarsdale Ballet Studio Diana White, and NYC Ballet repertory director Jean-Pierre Frohlich, and moderator choreographer Peter Pucci were all smiles following the Dec. 13, 2021 screening and Q&A for IN BALANCHINE'S CLASSROOM. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Director Eugen Jebeleanu (onscreen) joined Festival Manager Oana Radu (L) for a discussion after his film POPPY FIELD screened Dec. 8 #AtTheJBFC as part of Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema 2021 #AtTheJBFC. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Director Bogdan George Apetri (R) joined Festival Manager Oana Radu (L) for a brief introduction prior to the screening of his film UNIDENTIFIED as part of Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema 2021 #AtTheJBFC. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Director Bogdan George Apetri (L) and actress Ioana Bugarin (R) joined us Dec. 7 #AtTheJBFC for a screening of MIRACLE, followed by a Q&A, as part of Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema 2021. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Author Todd Melby joined us #AtTheJBFC on Dec. 6, 2021, for a 25th anniversary screening of FARGO, followed by a discussion of both the film and his new book, "A Lot Can Happen in the Middle of Nowhere: The Untold Story of the Making of Fargo." Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmaker Mia Donovan, activists Juan Cortez and Sekou Odinga, and acupuncturist Tabitha Silver joined us Dec. 2 for a discussion of DOPE IS DEATH, moderated by Dr. Samuel Kelton Roberts. DOPE IS DEATH screened as part of JBFC series REMIX: The Black Experience in Film, Media, and Art. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmaker Ahmir Questlove Thompson (L), editor Joshua Pearson (R), and producing director Sundance Institute Gina Duncan (C) were all smiles following the Nov. 30 Q&A for Thompson's SUMMER OF SOUL, which screened as part of JBFC series REMIX: The Black Experience in Film, Media, and Art. Photo by Ed Cody.
Filmmaker Jesse Lauter (L) and Rolling Stone journalist David Fricke (R) joined us for a Q&A following the Nov. 16 screening of LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmakers Julie Cohen (L) and Betsy West (R) show off their new JBFC swag following their Nov. 15 post-screening discussion of documentary JULIA. Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Renowned "Beatlesologist" Scott Freiman returned to the JBFC for a new look at the seminal film and soundtrack HELP! on Nov. 10, 2021. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmaker Asghar Farhadi joined us on Nov. 9, 2021 for a preview screening of his Grand Prix winner A HERO, followed by a Q&A with JBFC Board President Janet Maslin.
Filmmaker Pablo Larraín (R) joined us Nov. 6 at the JBFC for a screening of his film SPENCER, followed by a live Q&A with JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (L). Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Filmmaker Mary Wharton joined us on Oct. 21 for a one-night-only screening of her documentary TOM PETTY, SOMEWHERE YOU FEEL FREE: THE MAKING OF WILDFLOWERS, followed by a live Q&A with JBFC Board President Janet Maslin. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Executive Chef Mogan Anthony of Pubstreet designed a custom-crafted Film to Table tasting reception to follow our closing night screening of delicious documentary BREAKING BREAD during the 2021 Jewish Film Festival. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Series Curator Bruni Burres (L) sat down with producer Lena Vurma (R) for a virtual post-screening discussion following the Oct. 10 screening of Vurma's film ADVENTURES OF A MATHEMATICIAN during the 2021 Jewish Film Festival.
Series Curator Bruni Burres (L) sat down with filmmakers Veronica Selver and Susan Fanshel for a discussion of their film IRMI following an Oct. 9 screening during the 2021 Jewish Film Festival. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Director Thor Klein (L) and producer Lena Vurma (R) joined us on Oct. 5 to introduce their film, ADVENTURES OF A MATHEMATICIAN, during the 2021 Jewish Film Festival. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Series Curator Bruni Burres (L) and Founding Director of Film Programming Brian Ackerman (R) welcomed patrons to the Theater for opening night of the 20th annual Jewish Film Festival on Sept. 30, 2021. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmaker Oren Jacoby (L) joined JBFC Board Member Dori Berinstein (R) for a Life on the Stage Q&A following a Sept. 13, 2021 screening of his new film ON BROADWAY. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Filmmaker Paul Schrader (R) joined JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (L) for a Q&A following a preview screening of his new film THE CARD COUNTER on Sept. 9, 2021. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
Renowned "Beatlesologist" Scott Freiman returned to the JBFC for a new look at seminal album A Hard Day's Night on Sept. 2, 2021. Photo by Jesse LoCascio.
The JBFC Programmers went live on Aug. 24 for Episode 15 of What We're Watching, giving viewers a look ahead to fall films, upcoming film festivals, and the films in our REMIX Summer Spotlight.
The JBFC Programmers went live on June 21 for Episode 14 of What We're Watching, welcoming viewers for a celebration of the JBFC's 20th anniversary, an introduction to our summer programming, and a look back at Lynn Shelton's oeuvre.
QT SHORTS curators Brit Fryer & Arno Mokros joined us Wednesday, June 16 for a live, virtual Q&A with filmmakers whose work was featured in the QT SHORTS streaming series.
JBFC Programmers Brian Ackerman (L), Andrew Jupin (R), and Adrienne Frank (C) went live on Tuesday, May 11 for Episode 13 of What We're Watching, which featured a discussion of JBFC series "Catching Up."
On April 25, 2021, we were thrilled to offer patrons a free screening of SECRETS OF THE SURFACE, followed by a virtual conversation with Mirzakhani’s colleagues, including: Amie Wilkinson, Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Chicago; Hélène Barcelo, MSRI Deputy Director; Cumrun Vafa, Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, Harvard University; George Csicsery, SECRETS OF THE SURFACE filmmaker, and moderator David Eisenbud, MSRI Director.
Episode 12 broadcast live on Tuesday, April 20, featuring JBFC Programmers Andrew Jupin (L), Brian Ackerman (R), and Saidah Russell's (C) discussion of what we're opening for in-person screenings at the JBFC Theater starting April 30, as well as their takes on which films were overlooked in the 2021 Oscar nominations.
JBFC Programmers Brian Ackerman (L), Adrienne Frank (R), and Andrew Jupin (C) hosted a discussion of the 2021 Oscar Shorts for Episode 11 of What We're Watching on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
JBFC Programmers Saidah Russell (L), Adrienne Frank (C), and Brian Ackerman (R) treated viewers to a discussion of the new documentary WOJNAROWICZ during Episode 10 of What We're Watching on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
JBFC Programmer Saidah Russell (L) was all smiles during her March 18 conversation with filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford (R), who joined us to discuss her film TEST PATTERN.
LAPSIS filmmaker/JBFC Board Member Emeritus Noah Hutton joined JBFC Board President Janet Maslin for a virtual discussion of his debut feature film on Tuesday, March 9.
JBFC Programmers Saidah Russell (Top L), Brian Ackerman (Top R), Adrienne Frank (Bottom R), and Andrew Jupin (Bottom R) dished on the films they wish we could've shown on the big screen in 2020 for Episode 9 of "What We're Watching."
The JBFC was thrilled to welcome Professor Michele Prettyman (R) for a virtual discussion of NATIONTIME with moderator Professor Michelle Materre (R) on February 26, 2021.
JBFC Programmers Andrew Jupin (L), Adrienne Frank (R), and Saidah (C) discussed mind-bending documentaries such as A GLITCH IN THE MATRIX during Episode 8 of "What We're Watching" on Feb. 16, 2021.
Sundance Programmer Ana Souza (Bottom Left) joined JBFC Programmers Adrienne, Saidah, and Andrew for a special Sundance Edition of "What We're Watching" on Tuesday, February 2!
The JBFC was thrilled to continue our collaboration with Professor Mia Mask (L) on a follow-up event to the 2019 REMIX series “The Art of Passing” and Vassar College’s conference “Quiet as It’s Kept: Passing Subjects, Contested Identities.” Professor Mask hosted a focused discussion on the phenomenon of passing and its various forms as depicted in American cinema on Feb. 2, 2021.
JBFC Director of Programs, Media Arts Lab Sean Weiner (Top Left) hosted Creative Culture alums Crystal Kayiza (Top Right), Matthew Puccini (Bottom Right), and Emily Ann Hoffman (Bottom Left) on Monday, February 2 for a roundtable discussion as the filmmakers reflected on their experiences at the Sundance Film Festival.
Filmmaker Astra Taylor (C) joined film subjects Wendy Brown (L) and Mark Vestal (R) for a virtual discussion about Taylor's documentary YOU ARE NOT A LOAN on Friday, January 29.
Writer/Director/Actor Viggo Mortensen (R) joined JBFC Board Chair Janet Maslin (L) for a discussion of his directorial debut, FALLING, on Jan. 27, 2021.
Actor Zachary Quinto (R) joined JBFC Board Member Dori Berinstein (L) for a discussion of Netflix's THE BOYS IN THE BAND on Jan. 13, 2021.
Actors Michael Potts (TR), Glynn Turman (BR), and Colman Domingo (BL) joined JBFC Board Member Dori Berinstein (TL) for a virtual discussion of MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM on Jan. 7, 2021.
Harry Chapin's brother Tom (TL) and daughter Jen (TR) joined JBFC Founder Stephen Apkon (C) for a discussion of the documentary HARRY CHAPIN: WHEN IN DOUBT, DO SOMETHING on Dec. 9, 2020.
JBFC Programmers Brian Ackerman, Saidah Russell, Andrew Jupin, and Adrienne Frank gathered for Episode 6 of "What We're Watching" on Dec. 8, 2020.
JBFC Programmers Brian Ackerman, Saidah Russell, Andrew Jupin, and Adrienne Frank welcomed Creative Culture filmmaker Mariales Diaz for Episode 5 of What We're Watching on Nov. 24, 2020.
Creative Culture Alum and JBFC Board Member Brit Fryer (L) hosted a discussion on DISCLOSURE with filmmaker Sam Feder (R) on November 17, 2020.
JBFC Programmers Brian Ackerman, Saidah Russell, Andrew Jupin, and Adrienne Frank gathered for Episode 4 of "What We're Watching" on Nov. 10, 2020.
JBFC Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin (L) welcomed filmmaker Kirsten Johnson (R) for a lively discussion of her film DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD on Oct. 29, 2020.
JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman (L) welcomed Oliver Sack's editor Kate Edgar (R) and partner Bill Hayes (C) for a discussion of the documentary OLIVER SACKS: HIS OWN LIFE on Oct. 28, 2020.
Series Curator Bruni Burres (L) and JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman (R) closed out the first-ever virtual Westchester Jewish Film Festival with a discussion on Oct. 27, 2020.
JBFC Programmers Brian Ackerman, Saidah Russell, Andrew Jupin, and Adrienne Frank gathered for Episode 3 of "What We're Watching" on Oct. 20, 2020.
JBFC Programmer Saidah Russell welcomed lead actress Tommye Myrick and Curtis Caesar John, Programmer and Executive Director of The Luminal Theater, for a discussion of CANE RIVER on Oct. 21, 2020.
Series Curator Bruni Burres (L) joined JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman (R) for an opening night discussion to kick off the first-ever virtual edition of the Westchester Jewish Film Festival on Oct. 14, 2020.
Filmmaker Ron Howard (R) joined JBFC Board Member Dori Berinstein (L) for a discussion of his film adaptation of FROST/NIXON on Oct. 13, 2020.
JBFC Programmers Brian Ackerman, Saidah Russell, Andrew Jupin, and Adrienne Frank welcomed Sean Weiner (Director of Programs, Media Arts Lab) on Episode 2 of What We're Watching on Oct. 6, 2020.
We were thrilled to welcome filmmaker Melissa Haizlip (L) on Sept. 24, 2020 for a live virtual conversation with JBFC Board Chairman Emeritus Hugh Price (R) about Haizlip’s documentary Mr. SOUL!
JBFC Programmers Brian Ackerman, Saidah Russell, Andrew Jupin, and Adrienne Frank gathered for Episode 1 of "What We're Watching" on Sept. 22, 2020.
Filmmaker Ron Howard (L) joined JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (R) for a discussion of his documentary REBUILDING PARADISE on Aug. 14, 2020.
JBFC Content Producer Kerry LeVielle gave a Reel Talk on March 10, 2020, following a screening of THE GLEANERS AND I, which showed at the JBFC as part of limited series Varda: A Retrospective.
Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (R) joined us March 5 for a preview screening of her latest masterpiece, FIRST COW, followed by a JBFC Live Q&A with JBFC Programmer Saidah Russell (L).
On February 27, we welcomed Dance on Film host Peter Pucci (L), dancers/choreographers Gus Solomons (CR) and Meg Harper (CL), and Jennifer Goggans of The Cunningham Trust (R) to the JBFC for a screening of the documentary CUNNINGHAM. After the film, our panelists engaged in a discussion about dance, choreography, and the legacy of Merce Cunningham in celebration of the artist's 100th year. Photo by Robert Cafarelli.
Following a Feb. 26 screening of PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, JBFC Programmers Saidah Russell (L) & Nicole Klein (R) treated our audience to a WTF (Women Talk Film) Reel Talk. Photo by Kervin Marseille.
Following the Feb. 25 screening of CHILDREN OF GOD, the film's producer Richard LeMay (R) joined Michelle Materre, Professor of Media Studies and Film at the New School (L), for a JBFC Live Q&A. Photo by Kervin Marseille.
BAM's VP of Film & Strategic Programming Gina Duncan (C) joined JBFC Programmer Saidah Russell (R) for a discussion, followed by a photo op with JBFC Special Projects Manager Bonnie Elder Yassky (L) following her discussion with Saidah on Feb. 23, 2020.
Following a screening of her acclaimed documentary MIDNIGHT TRAVELER, filmmaker and 2018 JBFC Artist-in-Residence Emelie Mahdavian joined JBFC Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin (L) via Skype for a Q&A.
Following a sold-out screening of SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME on Feb. 17, 2020, JBFC Artist-in-Residence Leola Calzolai-Stewart (L) joined Creative Culture Director Sean Weiner (R) for a discussion of the film, American history, and systemic oppression.
Following a 35mm screening of TOP HAT on Feb. 16, TIME Magazine's chief film critic Stephanie Zacharek (R) joined Hooray for Hollywood series host David Schwartz (L) for a discussion.
Tracy Cochran returned to the JBFC for another year of "Awakening Compassion" discussions as part of our annual series The Meditative Life, including this Feb. 12 event for HEART OF A DOG.
JBFC Board President Janet Maslin and film writer Mark Harris joined us Jan. 30, 2020 for their annual Oscar Talk at the JBFC.
JBFC Artist-in-Residence Margaret Metzger (R) joined us Jan. 22, 2020 for a screening of THE REST I MAKE UP, followed by a Q&A with Creative Culture Director Sean Weiner (L). This screening was presented in curatorial partnership with Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival.
Following our MLK Jr. Day screening of TWO SHORTS BY MADELINE ANDERSON, filmmaker Madeline Anderson joined REMIX series programmer Saidah Russell (L) for a Skype Q&A.
New film club Hooray for Hollywood kicked off Jan. 19, 2020 with a screening of HIS GIRL FRIDAY, followed by a discussion between series host David Schwartz (L) and film critic/author Molly Haskell (R).
Filmmaker Greta Gerwig joined us at the JBFC on Dec. 22 for a preview screening of her latest masterpiece, LITTLE WOMEN, followed by a Q&A. Photo by Ed Cody.
Editor/writer Walter Murch (C) & filmmaker Taghi Amirani (R) joined JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (L) for a Q&A following a Global Watch screening of their film COUP 53 on Dec. 17, 2019.
Following a screening of MO during Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema 2019, series curator Corina Suteu (L) moderated a Q&A with filmmaker Radu Dragomir (R) and actress Dana Rogoz (C). Photo by Robert Carfarelli.
Actress Rodica Lazăr (R) joined series curator Corina Suteu for a Q&A following THE WHISTLERS, which screened on Dec. 5, 2019, as the opening night selection for Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema 2019. Photo by Kervin Marseille.
Filmmaker Todd Phillips (R) joined JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (L) for a Q&A following a one-night-only screening of JOKER at the JBFC on Nov. 21, 2019. Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Legendary actor Michael Douglas joined us Nov. 13 for the 2019 Silver Screen Circle Dinner! Following an evening of clips and conversation with JBFC Board President Janet Maslin, Michael Douglas joined Silver Screen Circle members in the JBFC's Jane Peck Gallery for a dinner. Photo by Russell Peborde.
Filmmaker Scott Z. Burns stopped by the JBFC on Nov. 10, 2019, for a preview screening of his latest work, THE REPORT. Photo by Carter.
Filmmaker/actor Edward Norton joined us Nov. 5 for a special screening of his new film, MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, followed by a Q&A with JBFC Board President Janet Maslin. Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
On Oct. 30, JBFC Programmer Saidah Russell introduced a one-night-only screening of END OF THE CENTURY, a film she describes as "both epic and intimate, grandiose and delicate."
Creative Culture Director Sean Weiner (R) led a discussion with Focus On Nature Artist-in-Residence Christi Cooper (C) following a screening of CUTIE AND THE BOXER on Oct. 28 #AtTheJBFC. Photo by Robert Cafarelli.
We Hate Movies podcast provided live commentary during CHOPPING MALL, which screened on Oct. 25 as part of the sixth annual Halloween Movie Marathon #AtTheJBFC.
Choreographer/filmmaker Trey McIntyre (L) joined the JBFC's Abby Popper (R) for a photo op prior to his Oct. 21 Q&A on GRAVITY HERO during Dance on Film 2019. Photo by Robert Cafarelli.
Choreographer Peter Pucci (L) and series programmer Kathryn Bonomi (R) enjoyed a photo op during Dance on Film 2019.
JBFC Artist-in-Residence Christi Cooper (R) screened her work-in-progress, YOUTH V. GOV, for students at a Classroom to Screening Room event, then participated in a Q&A with film subject Vic Barrett (C) and Creative Culture Director Sean Weiner (L). Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Film subject Tarek Mounib participated in a Skype Q&A with WCF Executive Director Laura Rossi following a screening of FREE TRIP TO EGYPT on Oct. 16, 2019. Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Author John Grisham joined us Oct. 15 for a special event celebrating THE GUARDIANS on the very day of its release! Audience members enjoyed a Q&A with Grisham and JBFC Board President Janet Maslin, a book signing, and a screening of THE FIRM (1993). Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg and Dr. Tony Bossis, NYU Professor and clinical researcher, joined JBFC Founder Steve Apkon for a Q&A following the Oct. 13, 2019 screening of new documentary FANTASTIC FUNGI.
Roy Cohn’s cousin/journalist David L. Marcus joined us #AtTheJBFC on Thursday, Oct. 10 for a Q&A with JBFC Board President Janet Maslin following a screening of new documentary WHERE'S MY ROY COHN? Photo by Kervin Marseille.
Filmmaker Bill Haney (R) joined JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman (L) for a Q&A following a screening of his film JIM ALLISON: BREAKTHROUGH. Photo by Robert Cafarelli.
Jonathan Demme's longtime music editor, Suzana Períc, moderated a discussion following a screening of THE WIDE BLUE ROAD on Sept. 27. Períc served as a guest curator for the series' fall 2019 season, selecting six films "all inspired by Jonathan."
JBFC Artist-in-Residence Iliana Sosa (second from left) joined Creative Culture Director Sean Weiner (R) for a discussion following a one-night-only screening of ALL OF ME on Sept. 26. Photo by Tommy O.
Filmmaker Sameh Zoabi (L) joined series programmer Lina Matta (R) for a Q&A following the Contemporary Arab Cinema screening of his film TEL AVIV ON FIRE. Photo by Tommy O.
Filmmaker Cyril Aris joined us via Skype for a Q&A following the Contemporary Arab Cinema screening of his film THE SWING. Photo by Robert Cafarelli.
Journalist Sam Dagher (L) joined series curator Lina Matta (R) for a Q&A following a Contemporary Arab Cinema screening of OF FATHERS AND SONS. Photo by Kervin Marseille.
Filmmaker Ahmad Abdallah (L) joined series programmer Lina Matta (R) for a Q&A following a Contemporary Arab Cinema screening of his film EXT. Night. Photo by Kervin Marseille.
Abeer Pamuk, MA degree student at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University (L) joined series programmer Lina Matta (R) for a discussion following a Contemporary Arab Cinema screening of FOR SAMA. Photo by Kervin Marseille.
Filmmaker Mohammed Saeed Harib (L) joined series programmer Lina Matta (R) for a Q&A following the Contemporary Arab Cinema screening of his film RASHID AND RAJAB. Photo by Robert Cafarelli and Tommy O.
Programming Director Brian Ackerman (L) and series programmer Lina Matta (C) were all smiles at the Contemporary Arab Cinema opening night screening of YOMEDDINE.
New documentary NO SMALL MATTER screened Sept. 12 #AtTheJBFC, followed by a panel discussion on early childhood care and education. Presented in partnership with the Ossining Children's Center, panelists included Sheila Hanna, MS. Ed., Professor of Early Childhood Education, Westchester Community College; Dr. Mark Bertin, MD, Developmental Pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive; Terry Becker, MSW, Director of Children’s Services, Ossining Children’s Center; Mary Lou Sgro, Masters in Infant Development and Practice, Professor of Early Childhood Education, Westchester Community College; and moderator Marilyn Wishnie, MS in Education, Former Principal, Hillside Elementary School, Hastings-on-Hudson.
Film critic/author Godfrey Cheshire (L) joined JBFC Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin (R) for a discussion following a screening of CLOSE UP on opening night of To Love and Be Loved: Ten Films by Abbas Kiarostami.
Pubstreet Executive Chef Mogan Anthony (second from right) prepared a custom tasting reception for patrons at our Film to Table event for JULIE & JULIA.
Following a preview screening of new documentary HEADING HOME: THE TALE OF TEAM ISRAEL, filmmakers Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, and Jeremy Newberger joined JBFC Moderator Paige Grand Pré (L to R) for a Q&A.
Following a preview screening of LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE, filmmakers Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman joined JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (L) for a Q&A. Photo by Kervin Marseille.
Beatles expert Scott Freiman returned to the JBFC for a Q&A and signing after Sounds of Summer screenings of DECONSTRUCTING THE BEATLES' ABBEY ROAD SIDE ONE on Aug. 19, and SIDE TWO on Aug. 21, 2019.
Actor/performer Paul Lazar (C) and choreographer Annie-B Parson (R) treated audiences to a discussion moderated by choreographer Peter Pucci (L) following a screening of CAGE SHUFFLE on Aug. 20, 2019.
Following a REMIX screening of DOUVAN JOU KA LEVÉ on Aug. 15, 2019, journalist Michèle-Montas treated audience members to a Reel Talk. Photo by Kervin Marseille.
JBFC Artist-in-Residence Shelby Zoe Coley (R) joined Creative Culture Director Sean Weiner (L) for a discussion following a screening of FRANCES HA on Aug. 14, 2019.
Filmmaker/photographer Stephen Wilkes (R) joined JBFC Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin (L) for a Q&A following an advance screening of Wilkes' new documentary, JAY MYSELF.
Filmmaker Julie Simone surprised patrons with an impromptu Q&A following a Sounds of Summer screening of her film, FIDDLIN, on Aug. 7, 2019.
WFUV's Dennis Elsas (R) joined us #AtTheJBFC on July 29 for a Sounds of Summer screening of ECHO IN THE CANYON, followed by a Q&A with JBFC Programmer Karen Sloe Goodman (L).
JBFC Creative Culture Fellow Abby Akhamie introduced our one-night-only screening of MOTHER OF GEORGE on June 27 as part of JBFC original series Remix.
Following a screening of beloved film MOSTLY MARTHA, Pubstreet Executive Chef Mogan Anthony prepared a tasting reception in our Jane Peck Gallery.
Following a preview screening of TRUE JUSTICE, author/film subject Anthony Ray Hinton (R) joined JBFC Chairman Emeritus Hugh Price (L) for a #JBFCLive Q&A.
OKLAHOMA! producer Eva Price, music director Nathan Koci, lead dancer Gabrielle Hamilton, and actor Patrick Vaill joined series moderator and JBFC Board Member Dori Berinstein for a #JBFCLive Q&A on our June 23 Life on the Stage event.
Following a Jazz Sessions screening of THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS on June 19, patrons were treated to a live performance by musician Bryan Carter.
Actor Alec Baldwin (C) joined us June 18 for a preview screening of FRAMING JOHN DELOREAN, followed by a #JBFCLive Q&A moderated by JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (R). Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Following a one-night-only screening of PLANET OF SNAIL, JBFC Womxn Filmmaker-in-Residence Siyi Chen (R) joined Creative Culture Director Sean Weiner (L) for a #JBFCLive Q&A.
Following a Jazz Sessions screening of THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH, patrons enjoyed a live performance from the Ben Paterson Trio. Photo by Giancarlo Anastasio.
Annual #JBFC series Jazz Sessions: Beyond the Notes continued on June 6 with a screening of new documentary SHE'S GOT JAZZ, followed by a live performance from Veronica Swift (L) and her trio.
Following a screening of GUILTY BY SUSPICION, Hollywood Producer Irwin Winkler (R) joined JBFC Board President Janet Maslin (L) for a Q&A, followed by a book signing. Photo by Thomas Rubino.
Jazz Sessions: Beyond the Notes opened May 29 with a screening of A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM, followed by a live performance from the Emmet Cohen Trio. Photo by Lynda Shenkman.
Following a preview screening of Joanna Hogg's THE SOUVENIR on May 23, JBFC Programmers Saidah Russell (L) and Nicole Klein (R) treated audience members to a WTF ("Women Talk Film") Reel Talk.
Following the May 9 screening of YOUNG PICASSO during FrameWorks 2019, patrons enjoyed a Q&A with Jim Coddington, the former Agnus Gund Chief Conservator at the Museum of Modern Art, where he was part of the team that restored Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d’Avignon."
On Sunday, May 5, we presented the first annual Life on the Stage Spotlight Award to Alan Cumming (C), pictured here with JBFC board member and Broadway producer Dori Berinstein (L) and JBFC Executive Director Edie Demas (R). Photo by Lynda Shenkman
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger joined us May 5 #AtTheJBFC for a preview screening of his new film EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL, AND VILE.
Ara Osterweil, a film scholar, painter, McGill University professor, and a former member of the JBFC faculty, joined us on May 5 for a Q&A following a FrameWorks 2019 screening of BARBARA RUDIN & THE EXPLODING NY UNDERGROUND.
Filmmaker Josh Lowell (R) joined us May 2 for closing night of Focus on Nature 2019. Following a screening of Lowell's film THE DAWN WALL, JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman (L) moderated a #JBFCLive Q&A.
Musicians Tony Trischka and Bruce Molsky treated audience members to a #JBFCLive performance in celebration of Pete Seeger's 100th birthday, following our May 1 screening of PETE SEEGER: THE POWER OF SONG during Focus on Nature 2019.
Professor Michelle Materre (L) and filmmaker Marcus Turner (R) were all smiles following an AMAZING GRACE screening and Q&A on April 19, 2019.
Following an evening of short films on April 29, filmmaker and environmentalist Jon Bowermaster continued our HOPE ON THE HUDSON event by moderating a panel with Safe Energy Rights Group co-founder Courtney M. Williams, PhD, Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan, Riverkeeper’s Water Quality Program Director Dan Shapley, and Jay Goldmark, Field Crops Manager from the Farm Hub.
Jan Johnsen, author of "Gardentopia: Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces," joined us for a Q&A and book signing following the April 25 Focus on Nature screening of FIVE SEASONS: THE GARDENS OF PIET OUDOLF.
Filmmaker Kent Jones (R), pictured here with JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman (L), joined us Wednesday, April 24 for a screening of his debut feature film DIANE. Following the film, Jones joined Tracy Cochran for a #JBFCLive Q&A.
Winemaker Pascal Marchand (R) joined JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman (L) for a Q&A following the April 20 Focus on Nature screening of GRAND CRU.
Local filmmakers Susan Todd (L) and Andy Young (R) joined us for a Q&A following the April 20 screening of their big-screen 3D adventure BACKYARD WILDERNESS during Focus on Nature 2019.
