Filmed by Frederick Elmes
Jan. 9–19, 2026
A genuine visionary responsible for some of the most unforgettable images every put to film, the influence that master cinematographer Frederick Elmes has had on the canon of independent cinema cannot be overstated. In celebration of Elmes’ work on longtime collaborator Jim Jarmusch’s new film Father Mother Sister Brother (opening on January 9, preview screening with Frederick Elmes Q&A on January 8), the Jacob Burns Film Center is pleased to highlight four classic films shot by Frederick Elmes and directed by such luminaries as Jim Jarmusch (Night on Earth—presented on 35mm), Ang Lee (The Ice Storm—presented on 35mm), Charlie Kaufman (Synecdoche, New York—presented on 35mm), and David Lynch (Eraserhead).
Night on Earth
Jan. 9–14, 2026
Q&A with cinematographer Frederick Elmes on Jan. 9
Presented on 35mm In his first collaboration with cinematographer Frederick Elmes, director Jim Jarmusch assembled an extraordinary international cast of…
Synecdoche, New York
Jan. 10–15, 2026
Q&A with cinematographer Frederick Elmes on Jan. 10
Presented on 35mm In the directorial debut of Academy Award winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,…
Eraserhead
Jan. 17–18, 2026
Introduction by cinematographer Frederick Elmes on Jan. 18
David Lynch’s 1977 debut feature is both an immortal cult sensation and a work of extraordinary craft and beauty. As…
The Ice Storm
Jan. 18–19, 2026
Q&A with cinematographer Frederick Elmes on Jan. 18
Presented on 35mm Directed by Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and adapted from Rick Moody’s acclaimed novel…
