Tag Archive: Creative Culture
Filmmaker Matthew Puccini's Lavender Acquired by Fox Searchlight
We’re thrilled to share the news that after premiering as part of the opening night shorts program at the Sundance Film Festival, Creative Culture Fellow and 2018 Sundance Ignite Fellow Matthew Puccini’s short film Lavender has been acquired by Fox Searchlight. Lavender, which is about a young gay man’s relationship with an older gay couple, [...]
Meet Creative Culture Fellow Jalena Keane-Lee
By Jalena Keane-Lee Throughout history, pretty much every powerful man has been propped up by womxn who supported him, counseled him, and in some cases did his job for him. Imagine if we supported each other the way we support our men. Just imagine. That’s what I believe is the key to our collective success, [...]
Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital Sponsor Programs at the Jacob Burns Film Center
Pleasantville, NY – May 30, 2018 – Mount Kisco’s Northern Westchester Hospital and Sleepy Hollow’s Phelps Hospital, proud members of Northwell Health, have become sponsors of the Jacob Burns Film Center’s (JBFC) Creative Culture program and a new ongoing series, Inquiry: Science on Film. Creative Culture is a fellowship and residency program that fosters a [...]
Inside Creative Culture: Meet Sahar al-Sawaf
By Creative Culture fellow Sahar al-Sawaf My first visit to the Jacob Burns Film Center was quite a memorable one. I had just relocated to New York, and heard that a theater in Pleasantville was screening Anomalisa, a stop-motion, animated feature film and the writer/director Charlie Kaufman would be there for a Q&A. I bought [...]
Creative Culture Fellows Selected for the 2018 Sundance Film Festival & the 2018 Sundance Ignite Fellowship
Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) fellows are making headlines! Sundance Institute just announced the newest round of 2018 Sundance Ignite Fellows, chosen from a global crop of more than 800 applicants. JBFC fellows Crystal Kayiza and Rahessa Vitório were both selected as finalists, with Crystal ultimately receiving one of the 15 fellowships. The fifteen 18-to-24-year-old [...]
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 [...]
JBFC Announces Ticket Price Reduction for Family Programs
All tickets $5 starting in April
Big Screen, Big Movies: A Celebration of the Cinema Epic
Now Showing through April 20
Jewish Film Festival 2025
Apr. 23–29: Tickets on Sale Now