Scene: Brooklyn

Independent Film and Media Arts

Brooklyn Arts Council's film program showcases the tremendous and diverse film talent based in Brooklyn as well as the best films from emerging filmmakers around the world principally shot in the borough. Our fall 2013 series (October 25 - 29) commemorates the 1st Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.

Scene: Brooklyn includes a yearly screening and discussion series; special screenings, parties and discussions in partnership with local film and media organizations throughout the year; professional development seminars for filmmakers and film & media organizations; and filmmaker meet ups and social gatherings. 

Brooklyn Arts Council  supports the creation of film and media art by awarding grants to over 15 Brooklyn film and media artists each year, promoting film and media artists and organizations though its online registry and directory, and providing artists with fiscal sponsorship.

2013 Series Recap

The 2013 screening series commemorating the first anniversary of Superstorm Sandy was a huge success, with 36 films and media projects screening over four nights at three terrific venues. 

Partners & Advertising

Partnering with Scene: Brooklyn will align your brand with an independent film program reaching an enthusiastic audience of curious, culturally aware Brooklyn taste makers. 

Scene: Brooklyn is made possible, in part, by support from the Henry Nias Foundation and the William Talbott Hillman Foundation.

Major corporate, foundation and in-kind support is provided by: 

Astoria Federal Savings; Bay and Paul Foundations; Booth Ferris Foundation; Brooklyn Community Foundation; CME Group Community Foundation; Con Edison; Concert Foods; Concord Baptist Christfund; Dennis Shipping Company; Henry Nias Foundation; JPMorgan Chase Foundation; Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc.; Mary Duke Biddle Foundation; MetLife Foundation Creative Aging Program, administered by the National Guild for Community Arts Education; Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation; New York Council for the Humanities; Rose M. Badgeley Residuary Charitable Trust; Smart Family Foundation; TD Charitable Foundation; William Talbott Hillman Foundation; The H.W. Wilson Foundation; The Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust; The Laura B. Vogler Foundation, Inc.; The New York Community Trust; Toyota; and Two Trees Management Co., LLC.

Official Media Partner: WNYC