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BOOK ARTS Students assemble a book in a variety of formats, from traditionally-bound books to more experimental layouts, incorporating unconventional materials and/or designs. Students can compose t... more
A young Sudanese woman recounts her long and arduous journey through the Negev Desert and across the Israeli border. A South Vietnamese soldier is reunited with the brother he fought against decades e... more
BAC assemblies educate and entertain through performance, narration, and student participation. Study guides are available for many performances, and follow-up student workshops and/or professional de... more
BAC provides a full range of curriculum-based workshops that incorporate the New York City’s Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts and New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. Worksho... more
GROUPS: Independent; College Student; or Youth (K-12). The youth group is open to group and school projects. CATEGORIES: Narrative; Documentary; Experimental; Animation; Video Installation; Brook... more
There are two ways to apply for inclusion in the 42nd Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival: through Withoutabox or by filling out BAC's online application. Withoutabox allows filmmake... more
BAC Arts in Education (AIE) provides a wide array of programming for students, teachers, parents, and community members in digital, literary, performing, and visual arts. Our collaborative process al... more
Best Film with recognition of Excellence in Directing, Producing, Editing, and Original Score Manhattan, Kansas dir. Tara Wray Best Film, Sixth Annual Women of African Descent Film Festival with r... more
Brooklyn Museum, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Cultural after School Adventures (CASA), which brings after school arts enrichment to young people across New York City, is now in its third year. We are delighted that this year BAC’s participation i... more
Contemporary and Historical Performances
A diverse selection of talented artists entertain through a wide range of classic and modern-day performances. 2 Punks Puppet Theatre 2 Punks Puppet Theatre specializes in intelligent, creative... more
The design of our Digital Media and Technology workshops are strongly influenced by your site’s equipment resources. Please contact us to discuss further, as many programs can be adapted in a variety ... more
Is Anyone Not Ready? dirs. Shaun Irons and Lauren Petty (shaun_irons@hotmail.com/lalapetty@gmail.org) Experimental Documentary, 12mins, 2007 World Premiere Director Will Be In Attendance Is An... more
SpotlightBrooklyn filmmakers Desmond Andrews and Tracey Platero
Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival, Brooklyn’s longest running film festival, has served independent film and video artists for 42 years. The BAC Festival provides opportunities for fil... more
Eyeshot dir. Diana Heise (dianaheise@aol.com) Documentary, 20mins, 2006 World Premiere After 30 years of silence, my uncle unearthed his collection of 8mm film reels, 35mm slides, and objects f... more
Artists from BAC’s Folk Arts program perform songs, stories, and dances, and discuss the history and traditions of their native countries and cultures.
We are always looking for dependable volunteers for the BAC International Film and Video Festival. Volunteers should have an interest in the arts, relevant experience, and must be committed to ful... more
Galapagos Art Space 70 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Independent Filmmakers - The Power of Art
Long Island University, Spike Lee Screening Room 1 University Plaza (at Flatbush and Dekalb), Brooklyn
Independent Filmmakers – A Contemplation of Power
Long Island University, Spike Lee Screening Room 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn At Flatbush Ave and DeKalb Ave
Independent Filmmakers – A Contemplation of Violence
SHORT FILMS - 5:30
New Installations in Media Art Panel Discussion
Presented in conjunction with the Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival, this seminar is divided into two parts. First, enjoy a screening of experimental films selected from the 42nd Brook... more
BAC Gallery (See address above)
Opportunities for Youth in Film / Video
Film and video production opportunities for Youth have greatly expanded in recent years. Schools, arts and community organizations, and youth organizations have found video production a powerful mediu... more
New Media Installations April 24 - May 5, 2008 The Lack of Desire January 17 - April 11, 2008 Site Matters: Brooklyn Represents September 28 - December 14, 2007 ... more
42nd Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival April 29 – May 9, 2008 More Info The BAC 41st International Film and Video Festival May 5 – 12, 2007 More Info ... more
DANCE The art of dance in any form offers students the opportunity to hone their coordination, focus, poise, and creativity, and to learn dedication, the value of hard work, and gain discipline and s... more
Pratt Institute Higgins Hall Center Auditorium 61 St. James Place (corner of Lafayette Ave.) Brooklyn Don't miss BAC's special preview screening on April 1st of four of the award-winning films in... more
The BAC 41st International Film and Video Festival, May 5 – 12, 2007 Schedule of Screenings Tuesday, April 3, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Preview Screening Pratt Institute, Higgins Hall Center Auditorium ... more
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