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Oscars 2026
From Best Picture contenders to breakout performances and unforgettable documentaries, this year’s Oscars celebrate the films that defined the cinematic conversation. At The Burns, we’ve screened many of them — and hosted the artists behind them. Now it’s your turn. Cast your ballot, predict the 2026 Oscar winners, and you could win a full year [...]
Artists-in-Residence: Tony Oswald and Pisie Hochheim
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Burns, we caught up with filmmakers Tony Oswald and Pisie Hochheim to discuss their current work-in-progress. Tony and Pisie are currently working on their film Newville, which was awarded the JBFC Residency at the 2025 Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival’s New Visions Pitch Forum in [...]
Reel Stories: My Four-Year-Old Finds His Place At the Jacob Burns Film Center
By JBFC Member Chris L Vaughan My four-year-old Noah raced into the screening room and found his favorite seat at the Jacob Burns Film Center. Soon the lights dimmed as the little boy reached for Swedish Fish. We were seeing “The Fox and the Hound” during the theater’s All Ages weekend programming. Noah was elated [...]
Jewish Film Festival 2026 Celebrates Resilience, History, And Personal Storytelling
The Jacob Burns Film Center announces the 24th annual Jewish Film Festival, running March 24–31 and April 3-6, 2026. Featuring 20 programs—including narrative features, documentaries, restored classics, special presentations, encore screenings, and filmmaker Q&As—this year’s lineup highlights the intimate human experiences behind defining historical moments. Spanning continents and generations, audiences can expect a diverse collection [...]
The Love That Remains: Preview Club Wrap-Up
by JBFC Film Programmer Ian LoCascio As part of the JBFC Preview Club, subscribers get an exclusive first look at the most interesting new indies and foreign films on our “New Releases” horizon. Every month, JBFC programmers present a special “secret” screening of an anticipated new film release before it is available to the public. After [...]
JBFC Announces White Plains Hospital as Healthcare Sponsor of Community Matters: Health and Wellness Spotlight Series
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announced today that White Plains Hospital will serve as the exclusive healthcare sponsor of the 2026 Community Matters: Health and Wellness Spotlight Series, a film and discussion series that uses cinema to explore timely health-related issues impacting individuals, families, and communities. The series will present four programs throughout 2026, [...]
In Memory of Ginny Gold, Beloved JBFC Board Member and Champion
It is with deep sadness that the Jacob Burns Film Center shares the passing of our dear friend, founding supporter, and Board member, Virginia “Ginny” Gold. A visionary leader and passionate advocate for the arts, Ginny believed deeply in the power of film to bring people together, spark conversation, and build community and connection. Her philanthropic leadership [...]
The Choral: Preview Club Wrap-Up
by JBFC Director of Special Programs & Strategic Partnerships Chris Holliday As part of the JBFC Preview Club, subscribers get an exclusive first look at the most interesting new indies and foreign films on our “New Releases” horizon. Every month, JBFC programmers present a special “secret” screening of an anticipated new film release before it is [...]
The Best of 2025: JBFC Staff's Favorite Films
by JBFC Marketing Manager Paige Grand Pré To celebrate another stellar year of cinema, we’ve compiled “Best of 2025” lists from staff members across the Jacob Burns Film Center. Featuring a wide range of titles that made us laugh, cry, grow, think, reflect, and cheer, this best-of roundup is a testament to our staff’s diverse [...]
La Grazia: Preview Club Wrap-Up
by JBFC Film Programmer Ian LoCascio As part of the JBFC Preview Club, subscribers get an exclusive first look at the most interesting new indies and foreign films on our “New Releases” horizon. Every month, JBFC programmers present a special “secret” screening of an anticipated new film release before it is available to the public. After [...]
