Venue
Made in NY Media Center by IFP
30 John St. (DUMBO)
For the opening night of BAC's Scene: Brooklyn Film Series 2013: Commemorating the 1st Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we present "Eye of the Storm," a collection of narrative and documentary shorts, both irreverent and commemoratory, about and inspired by Superstorm Sandy.
Doors open at 7pm.
Curated by BAC Film Program Coordinator Nick Shimkin.
Filmmakers will be in attendance for discussion and Q&A following the screening.
PROGRAM
“Anchor Me Here”
(Laura Egan, 2013, 5min)
Metaphysical in its narrative, this abstract short film meditates on the long-term effects of Hurricane Sandy from the community perspective. “Anchor Me Here” uses a nuanced and diffracted film narrative based on the evolution of recovery as seen through the eyes of first responders, fishermen, leaders of faith and families.
“Hurricane Sandy on Bikes in NYC”
(Casey Neistat, 2012, 6min)
As “the perfect storm” makes landfall and lower Manhattan floods, intrepid filmmaker Casey Neistat and friends spend four hours exploring lower Manhattan by bike.
“Staten Island Hurricane Destruction”
(Casey Neistat, 2012, 7min)
Filmmaker Casey Neistat delivers clothing to storm-ravaged Staten Island, to the beat of Wu Tang.
“The Darker Side of Dreamland”
(Nathan Fitch, 2012, 5min)
The story of Adeline, an 81-year old Coney Island resident who survived for weeks after the storm with no heat or electricity. Presented with Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective.
“We Got This (Occupy Sandy)”
(Alex Mallis, Eric Phillips-Horst, Nicodemus Nicoludis, 2012, 4min)
Thousands in New York City remain without clean water, food, heat or power. Relief efforts by locals offer continuing direct aid to the neighborhoods most affected by Sandy.
Occupy Sandy from Alex Mallis on Vimeo.
“Mexican Families Affected by Hurricane Sandy”
(Livia Perini, 2012, 6min)
Three Mexican families recount the night Sandy hit Staten Island, flooding their homes and changing their lives for the foreseeable future. Executive produced by Storyhunter.
“Hurricane Sandy: A Staten Island Survival Story”
(Jaron Gilinsky, 2012, 8min)
A couple returns to their house for the first time after narrowly escaping death during Hurricane Sandy. Executive produced by Storyhunter.
“Frankenstorm: From Across the East River”
(John Mattiuzzi, 2012, 5min)
A visual and emotional account of the night that ended in the horrifying Con Edison substation explosion, darkening half of Manhattan’s skyline. This short, experimental documentary takes place along the East River, at the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn, where spectators flocked to absorb the amusements of an approaching superstorm named Sandy.
“Everyone Thinks They’re Special. Nobody Cares.”
(Dara Bratt, 2013, 14min)
With a superstorm looming, Noah deals with apathy, charity, insomnia and sandwiches. Unable to sleep, Noah stands on her stoop, incapable of deciding what to do. The storm is coming, declares the news, looming over a neighborhood where nobody seems to care. Chance meetings with a hippy, a psychic, a bickering couple, and a 2-foot chocolate bunny help Noah realize that everyone is indeed special.
“Ground, Basement, Roof”
(Sarah Salovaara, 2012, 5min)
Longing for a respite from his confines, a man moves to his roof, only to be pushed out by a property hungry couple.
“Rockaway Soul Food”
(Bruno Giuliani, 2013, 10min)
French artist and Chef Anne Apparu had lived for a while in the Rockaways, one of the hardest hit areas. In the aftermath of Sandy, she has returned to contribute her cooking skills, bringing hot, healthy food to her neighbors in need. We meet Anne and Rockaway Rescue Alliance founder Robyn Hillman-Harrigan, following them as they prepare and deliver their meals throughout the community.
“The Eternal Storm”
(Jamie Stuart, 2012, 4min)
A poetic short film shot on location in Far Rockaway, Staten Island, Coney Island and Astoria about a week after Hurricane Sandy hit. The intent was simply to create something beautiful out of something disastrous.
“Sandy Storyline” [excerpt]
(collaborative project, 2012-13, 15min)
Sandy Storyline is a participatory documentary that collects and shares stories about the impact of Hurricane Sandy on our neighborhoods, our communities and our lives. The aim of the project is to use storytelling to amplify the voices of community members during this historic moment.
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