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Wild at Heart and Weird on Top: A Tribute to David Lynch
by JBFC Marketing Manager Paige Grand Pré When I heard the news that David Lynch had passed, it took everything in me not to weep at my desk. As with David Bowie’s death, it was shocking simply because it was hard to even think of David Lynch as mortal; he seemed to exist on another [...]
JBFC To Receive $30,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
Funding will support the Power of Film Initiative The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is pleased to announce that it will receive a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a roster of 2025 film programs. The grant will support Power of Film, a collection of curated series—REMIX: The Black [...]
The Best of 2024: JBFC Staff's Favorite Films
by JBFC Marketing Manager Paige Grand Pré As we close out another year, we’re celebrating the cinematic medium with a compilation of “Best of 2024” 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 [...]
"The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie" Exhibition Debuts at Jacob Burns Film Center
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to present The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie, an exhibition celebrating the illustrious career of one of the most influential movie poster designers of our time. The exhibit will feature sixteen of Baillie’s most celebrated works—from Dirty Dancing in 1987 to Barbie [...]
JBFC Mixtapes, Vol. 28: A Complete Unknown
by JBFC Marketing Manager Paige Grand Pré JBFC Mixtapes is an initiative from the Burns to highlight the music—from soundtracks to scores—that makes the cinematic experience so special. Vol. 28: A Complete Unknown comes to us from JBFC Marketing Manager Paige Grand Pré, who writes: “Raised by my father on a steady diet of classic rock [...]
Rewinding 2024: The Year in Review
JOIN to enjoy benefits including the $5 member ticket discount and waived online ticket fees or DONATE a tax-deductible gift to help sustain our vibrant programs. “I wanted to express my deep appreciation for the wonderful work all of you do at the Burns to make life in Westchester so worthwhile. My wife and I have had [...]
Artists-in-Residence: Lorena Luciano & Filippo Piscopo
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Jacob Burns Film Center, we caught up with filmmakers Lorena Luciano and Filippo Piscopo earlier this month to discuss their current work-in-progress. Lorena and Filippo’s nonfiction project #NunsToo was selected for the 2024 Sundance Institute Documentary Edit Intensive, which was advised by filmmakers Mike Palmieri [...]
A Killer Night: Recapping Our Sold-Out Murder Mystery Dinner Party
On Tuesday, November 19, the Jane Peck Gallery at the Jacob Burns Film Center transformed into a scene of intrigue and suspense as we hosted a sold-out Murder Mystery Dinner Party. This Who Dun It Dinner Party was the grand finale to our Noirvember: Film Noir From Yesterday to Today series and proved to be [...]
A Wicked Fun Time in Pleasantville
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of Wicked at Jacob Burns Film Center! From Friday, Nov. 22, to Sunday, Nov. 24, we’re hosting a variety of events and special screenings to make this a magical experience for fans of all ages. Friday, Nov. 22 4–8 pm: Wicked-Themed Cocktails in the Lobby Make your way to [...]
JBFC Awarded Science on Screen Grant for 2024–25 Programming
The JBFC is one of 41 independent cinemas awarded the grant by the Coolidge Corner Theater and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to announce it has been selected as one of 41 independent cinemas to receive a prestigious Science on Screen® grant from the Coolidge Corner Theatre [...]
