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Tuner: Preview Club Wrap-Up
by JBFC Film Programmer Ian LoCascio As part of the JBFC Preview Club, subscribers get an exclusive first look at the most interesting new indies and foreign films on our “New Releases” horizon. Every month, JBFC programmers present a special “secret” screening of an anticipated new film release before it is available to the public. After [...]
JBFC to celebrate 25th anniversary with gala honoring acclaimed actress Carrie Coon
Landmark evening will also honor Founder Stephen Apkon and Director of Development Judy Exton for their vision and leadership, in support of JBFC’s film and education programs Pleasantville, NY—May 7, 2026—The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a Gala on Friday, June 12, honoring Carrie Coon, JBFC Founder Stephen [...]
The Christophers: Preview Club Wrap-Up
by JBFC Film Programmer Ian LoCascio As part of the JBFC Preview Club, subscribers get an exclusive first look at the most interesting new indies and foreign films on our “New Releases” horizon. Every month, JBFC programmers present a special “secret” screening of an anticipated new film release before it is available to the public. After [...]
Artists-in-Residence: Hanna Nordenswan & Hanna Kuirinlahti
As part of our ongoing interviews with Artists-in-Residence at the Burns, we caught up with filmmakers Hanna Nordenswan & Hanna Kuirinlahti to discuss their current work-in-progress. Hanna and Hanna are currently working on Hanna Nordenswan’s first feature documentary, Sense and Sensitivity, which was awarded the JBFC Residency at the 2025 DOK Leipzig festival. How [...]
JBFC joins Inaugural Art House Cinema Week (March 20-26)
The lights dim. Conversations fade. A room full of strangers turns its attention to the same glowing screen. For a little while, everyone laughs, gasps, and reflects together. It’s a simple experience, but a powerful one, and it’s exactly what Art House New York Cinema Week is celebrating. Taking place March 20–26, 2026, the inaugural [...]
My Father's Shadow: Preview Club Wrap-Up
by JBFC Film Programmer Ian LoCascio As part of the JBFC Preview Club, subscribers get an exclusive first look at the most interesting new indies and foreign films on our “New Releases” horizon. Every month, JBFC programmers present a special “secret” screening of an anticipated new film release before it is available to the public. After [...]
