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
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
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
ABOUT BAC'S FILM AND MEDIA ARTS PROGRAMMING BAC's re-invigorated and re-named film program, continues the Council's 43-year tradition of supporting independent filmmakers and presenting free media ar... 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
We are always looking for dependable volunteers for BAC's film and media arts program. Volunteers should have an interest in the arts, relevant experience, and must be committed to fulfilling the ... 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
The Line That Connects You To Me June 5 - August 28, 2008 New Media Installations April 24 - May 5, 2008 The Lack of Desire January 17 - April 11, 2008 Site Matters: Brooklyn Represents S... 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
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
Friday, May 9, 2008 5 8:30pm Brooklyn Filmmakers Brooklyn Museum, Iris B. Cantor Auditorium 200 Eastern Parkway Documentary, narrative and experimental films by talented local filmmakers.... more
Screenwriting: Mastering Story Structure and Creative Freedom
This screenwriting workshop with Ela Their is presented by the Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival. How do you structure a story while enjoying the creative process and allowing for sur... more
Sept. 11 Memorial Projects Archive
September 10, 2005 2005: Art of Memory/Art of Memorial Brooklyn Historical Society Presented in conjunction with The Brooklyn Historical Society, this symposium addressed the longstanding tradition... more
September 11th Remembered in Film
Each year BAC Folk Arts addresses New Yorks September 11th anniversary with a special memorial project. For the sixth anniversary we presented September 11th Remembered in Film, a screening of indepe... more
Site Matters: Brooklyn Represents
*LMCC's 2004 publication "Site Matters: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's Artists Residency Program in the World Trade Center, 1997-2001 is a publication which examines Manhattan as a site of creativ... more
Site Matters: Brooklyn Represents Film Screenings
Brooklyn Arts Council is pleased to present two evenings of short films in conjunction with the exhibition Site Matters: Brooklyn Represents. The films, primarily by Brooklyn based artists, expand on ... more
Sony Wonder Selects Youth Videos
Sony Wonder Technology Lab 550 Madison Avenue, Manhattan
Special Opportunities for 2008
BROOKLYN-BASED FILMMAKER SCREENING The 42nd Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival will feature a special screening of films and videos by Brooklyn-based artists. If you qualify and you... more
Scene: Brooklyn Independent Film and Media Arts April 30 - May 6, 2009 ELIGIBILITY ONLY films and filmmakers that meet the criteria below will be accepted for consideration. Spotlight on Broo... more
The 2006 Cine Banneker Film Festival
2006 Thursday May 25, 2006, 5:30 7:30pm Kumble Theatre Long Island University 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn Sponsored by Councilperson Leticia James, Brooklyn Arts Council, Long Island Uni... more
The BAC 41st International Film and Video Festival (May 5 12, 2007) featured 58 films screened over the course of six days at four venues across the city. Three feature-length narrative films had th... more