JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER PRESS ROOM

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April 15, 2008
"Out at the Movies" - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Film Series
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will host the fifth annual film series "Out at the Movies" (May 15 – 28). The series, sponsored by Adam R. Rose and Peter R. McQuillan, features 15 films, guest speakers and an opening night reception.
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April 16, 2008
Annual "Dance on Camera" Series May 9 - 13
The Jacob Burns Film Center's (JBFC) annual film series "Dance on Camera" (May 9 - 13) includes a range of guest speakers from dancers to filmmakers, and a variety of films from around the world. Water Flowing Together filmmaker Gwendolen Cates and New York City ballet dancer Jack Soto join us for a discussion and reception on opening night, Fri. May 9.
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April 8, 2008
Preview Screening of Beauty Mark at JBFC
The Jacob Burns film Center (JBFC) is proud to announce the preview screening of Beauty Mark on April 30 at 7:15 pm, as part of the "Celebrating Women Filmmakers" monthly series. Filmmakers Carla Precht, Kathleen Man, and Diane Israel, who are former Westchester residents, will participate in a Q&A following the screening.
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Mar. 25, 2008
Dominick Balletta Named Managing Director of the JBFC
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announced today that Dominick Balletta, former General Manager of Film Forum in NYC, will be joining the organization as Managing Director on May 15. In this newly created position, Mr. Balletta will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Film Center and the Media and Education Center, scheduled to open this summer.
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Feb. 28, 2008
New Adult Education Classes to Begin at JBFC
Registration has begun for two adult education classes - Film Noir and Classic Hollywood Directors II. Both classes will be taught by JBFC educator Dr. Vicente Rodriguez Ortega.
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Feb. 26, 2008
JBFC Students Win Channel 13 WNET Contest
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to announce that three students who participated in the Unscripted documentary program have won Thirteen's THE WAR multimedia contest.
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Feb. 25, 2008
Seventh Annual Westchester Jewish Film Festival at the JBFC
This year's festival (Mar. 26 - Apr. 17) features films from around the world, several with speakers and receptions.
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Feb. 19, 2008
Citi Private Bank Shows Continued Support of JBFC
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announced that Citi Private Bank, a business of Citigroup, Inc., has pledged $25,000 in recognition of their continued leadership support to the Film Center.
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Jan. 23, 2008
World Premiere of 30 Animated Films by Westchester 4th Graders
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announced today that 30 films made by students from elementary schools throughout Westchester will be shown at three red-carpet premiere events on January 24, 29, and 31, all at 6:00 pm. The animated films were created by fourth-graders in the JBFC's "Animation: Minds in Motion!" program.
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Jan. 8, 2008
"FrameWorks: Art on Film" Series Returns to the JBFC for a Third Year
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will hold its third annual "FrameWorks: Art on Film" series every Wednesday evening at 7:15 pm from January 16 through February 27.  The weekly series features prominent guests from the worlds of filmmaking and the visual arts.
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Dec. 4, 2007
JBFC Ranked #1 Arts & Culture Organization in New York Area
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) Tops Contribute New York’s "Guide to Investor-Worthy Charities." Click Here for the article (pdf).
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Nov. 27, 2007
Academy Award-Winning Actress Hilary Swank to be Honored at JBFC Silver Screen Dinner
Two-time award-winning actress Hilary Swank will join Silver Screen Circle members of the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) on Monday, December 17 for a preview screening of her newest film P.S. I Love You.
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Nov. 1, 2007
Give the Gift of Film this Holiday Season
Items for sale at the Jacob Burns Film Center include Memberships for the Film Center and Gift Cards that can be used to purchase movie tickets, snacks and merchandise. Gift Cards start at $20 and merchandise includes tee shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces, hats and mugs.
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Oct. 15, 2007
"Global Watch 2007: Crisis, Culture & Human Rights" series at the JBFC
This year’s annual Global Watch series, Nov. 1 - 21 at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC), will feature 21 films and 10 guest speakers, examining the vast, thriving world of new documentaries that take on issues of social justice, politics and the environment.
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Sept. 19, 2007
World Premiere of 3 Documentary Films Created in JBFC's Unscripted Program
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is pleased to announce the world premiere of three short documentary films on Tuesday, September 25 at 7pm. The films were created through the JBFC’s documentary production program for high school students Unscripted, which allows Westchester students to create a film based on the lives of senior citizens in their community.
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Sept. 6, 2007
World Premiere of 16 Student Animated Films at JBFC's Animation Celebration
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will host two red-carpet premieres - Sept. 19 at 6:00 pm and Sept. 20 at 12 noon - to celebrate the work of Westchester County youth who participated in JBFC’s education program, Animation: Minds in Motion!.
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Aug. 27, 2007
JBFC Programmer to Attend Art Cinema Training Program in Venice, Italy
Kathryn Bonomi, a Tarrytown resident and a member of the Jacob Burns Film Center’s Programming Department, has received a scholarship from Art/Cinema CICAE – International Confederation of Art Cinemas to attend a 10 day training program entitled "Art Cinema = Action + Management" in Venice, Italy from Aug. 31 – Sept. 9.
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August 22, 2007
"The View from a United Germany: Movies Since 1990" Series at the JBFC
Westchester Community Foundation is again sponoring a series of German Films at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC). This year's series will run from Sept. 7 to Sept. 20.
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August 20, 2007
Batter Up! JBFC Announces new fall series, "Take Me Out to the Movies: Baseball at the Burns"
The series, which begins Sept. 6 and runs until November, includes a great lineup of movies, from Hollywood classics like Field of Dreams to a documentary film about the Japanese high school baseball competition, Kokoyakyu: High School Baseball, and a full roster of guests including players, sportswriters, and filmmakers.
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July 23, 2007
JBFC Receives Grant from the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services for Senior Movie Matinees
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville has been awarded a $2500 grant for the 2007-2008 Senior Movie Matinees from the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services and the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services.
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July 17, 2007
JBFC Receives $65,000 Grant from the Westchester Arts Council
The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville has received a grant of $65,000, the maximum amount an arts organization is eligible to receive in one year, from the Basic Support Grant of the Westchester Arts Council with funds from Westchester County Government.  The funds will be used by the Film Center for general program support.
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July 13, 2007
“World Crew” Students Travel to Uganda with the JBFC's Project for International Understanding Through Film.
As part of the latest educational initiative at the JBFC, the Project for International Understanding Through Film, four student filmmakers will travel to Uganda to document Kathryn W. Davis’ "100 Projects for Peace."
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July 10, 2007
Middle and High School Students Raise Awareness and $70,000 for Darfur Relief Efforts
The 24-Hour Human Rights Film Marathon, hosted at the JBFC and co-sponsored by the Westchester Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center, featured groundbreaking films on the subject of genocide, followed by Q&A sessions with notable speakers. Over 500 students from 19 local schools participated, raising $70,000 for Darfur relief agencies.
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July 6, 2007
Bravissimo! JBFC Announces "Thursday Nights at the Opera"
JBFC’s summer opera series (July 19 - Aug. 30) features five full-scale productions by cinematic visionaries including Ingmar Bergman, Michael Powell, and Joseph Losey, and two documentaries chronicling the beginning and end of an opera singer’s career.
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July 2, 2007
Jacob Burns Film Center Celebrates the French New Wave
The JBFC celebrates the summer with 21 films from the influential film movement, The French New Wave. Beginning July 12 through August 15, the series will consist of such classics as The 400 Blows (1959), Jules and Jim (1962), and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964).
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May 21, 2007
Classic Italian Cinema Returns to the Jacob Burns Film Center
The JBFC announces the return of its annual series, Classic Italian Cinema (June 1-20). The series, sponsored by the Wine Enthusiast, opens with a week-long run of Mafioso and features five other films including newly restored masterpieces La Strada and The Organizer.
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May 15, 2007
"Greetings From Cannes"
JBFC Executive Director Steve Apkon posts his impressions of this year's Cannes Film Festival.
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Apr. 19, 2007
JBFC Announces Collaboration with National Black Programming Consortium
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will expand its middle school and high school educational program, Classroom to Screening Room with a collaboration with the National Black Programming Consortium of New York City this spring.
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Apr. 17, 2007
"Out at the Movies" Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Film Series at the JBFC May 18 - 31, 2007
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will host the fourth annual "Out at the Movies" film series from May 18 – 31. The series, sponsored by Adam R. Rose and Peter R. McQuillan, features 14 films, guest speakers and an opening night reception.
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Apr. 10, 2007
Choreographer Mark Morris Kicks Off Annual "Dance on Camera" series at the JBFC May 11-16, 2007
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) begins its annual series, "Dance on Camera," celebrating the art of dance on film, Friday, May 11.  This year’s films feature dance from Africa, France and the U.S., many with guest speakers. 
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Mar. 20, 2007
JBFC to Develop Project for International Understanding Through Film with a $1 Million Planning Grant from Philanthropist Kathryn W. Davis
The Project will utilize film, visual media and the Internet to create a global community that will promote cross-cultural understanding.
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Feb. 20, 2007
Korean Star Joong-Hoon Park to Appear at the JBFC for Retrospective
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to present six films starring South Korean movie idol Joong-hoon Park, April 11-17. His most recent film, Radio Star, kicks off the retrospective, with a Q&A after the screening with Park, legendary filmmaker Jonathan Demme and a special guest appearance by fellow Korean megastar Sung-kee Ahn.  
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Feb. 8, 2007
Westchester Celebrates Jewish Film 2007 March 8-29
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has announced its complete film programming as well as speakers and receptions for "Westchester Celebrates Jewish Film 2007" which runs from March 8 – 29 at the Film Center in Pleasantville.
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Feb. 7, 2007
JBFC Announces 4th Annual Academy Awards Celebration
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will be rolling out the red carpet once again for its 4th Annual Academy Awards Celebration on Sunday, February 25 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $60 per person and all proceeds will benefit the JBFC’s education and outreach programs.
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Jan. 26, 2007
World Premiere of 31 Student-Animated Films at JBFC's Animation Celebrations
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will host three red-carpet premieres to celebrate the work of Westchester County fourth grade students who participated in JBFC’s education program, Animation: Minds in Motion!.
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Jan. 25, 2007
JBFC Announces European Cinema Class For Adults
As part of its on-going adult education classes, the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville will begin a second course offering on March 4,  European Cinema 1960-1980.
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Jan. 23, 2007
JBFC Receives $750,000 Grant for its Media and Education Center from The Kresge Foundation
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) announced today that it has received a $750,000 challenge grant toward the construction of a Media and Education Center from The Kresge Foundation. The 25,000-square-foot Media and Education Center is being created by the JBFC as part of the Campaign for 21st Century Education, a major initiative to expand its education programs. To date, over $13 million has been raised towards a goal of $20 million. 
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Jan. 18, 2007
JBFC Awarded Grant by Verizon for See•Hear•Feel•Film Program
The Jacob Burns Film Center has been awarded a $32,000 grant by the Verizon Foundation to help develop an evaluation plan for See•Hear•Feel•Film, a groundbreaking educational program for third graders.
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Dec. 19, 2006
"50 Years of Janus Films" Jan. 11 - Feb. 28, 2007
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will celebrate 50 Years of Janus Films starting with a week-long screening of The Rules of the Game. The series contains 25 of the greatest foreign films presented by the Janus Company all in new 35 mm prints, many followed by a Q&A.
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Dec. 8, 2006
"Frameworks: Art on Film" Wednesdays Jan. 24 - Feb. 28, 2007
This year’s six-part series highlights the creative talents of extraordinary artists, the unique world of art galleries, and a glimpse at the behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Louvre. A post-screening discussion will follow each film, led by prominent guests from the worlds of filmmaking and the visual arts.
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Nov. 21, 2006
Give the Gift of Film This Holiday Season and Receive a Free Film Journal
Looking for the perfect gift idea for the holidays? Spend $100 or more for JBFC Gift Cards, Memberships or merchandise in the theater and receive a free, limited edition spiral-bound  JBFC Film Journal.
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Nov. 16, 2006
Ground Is Broken for Media and Education Center in Pleasantville
State-of-the-Art Facility Will Expand Innovative Education Programs Launched by Jacob Burns Film Center Five Years Ago
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Oct. 25, 2006
Global Watch 2006: Crisis, Culture and Human Rights Nov. 3 - 21
From November 3 - 21, the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will present Global Watch 2006: Crisis, Culture & Human Rights, a series of 18 films that confront issues of environmentalism, debt exploitation, child labor, the right to die and the manipulation of human beliefs.
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Oct. 11, 2006
Kraft Foods Gives $25,000 Grant to Fund JBFC Education Program
Kraft Foods located in Tarrytown, New York has given a grant of $25,000 to the Jacob Burns Film Center for Animation: Minds in Motion!, a program exclusively for children ages 9-12 from underserved communities.
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Sept. 27, 2006
JBFC Receives $50,000 Grant and is Designated An Official Cultural Destination by the Westchester Arts Council
The official designation is given to sites that draw visitors from throughout Westchester County and beyond, with unique programming and special events.
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Sept. 19, 2006
World Premiere of 18 Student Animated Films at JBFC's Animation Celebrations
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) will host two red-carpet premieres to celebrate the short animated films produced by Westchester county youth in the JBFC’s Animation: Minds in Motion! program on Tuesday, September 26 and Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 pm.
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Sept. 7, 2006
JBFC Announces World Premiere of Four Unscripted Documentaries
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is pleased to announce the world premiere of four short documentary films on Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. The films were created through Unscripted, a JBFC program that pairs high school students with area senior citizens to produce short documentaries about the seniors' lives. Unscripted is made possible with the continued support of The Biography Channel.
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August 24, 2006
JBFC Presents Great Feats of Endurance on Film   - Sept. 20 - Oct. 4
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) presents a series of six films devoted to incredible athletes, fierce adventurers, and wild competitors in its series No Limits: Great Feats of Endurance on Film (Sept. 20 - Oct.4).
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June 29, 2006
JP Morgan Chase Foundation Gives Education Grant to the JBFC
The Jacob Burns Film Center has received a $25,000 grant from the JP Morgan Chase Foundation to support its education and outreach programs.
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June 20, 2006
JBFC Honors the Great Screenwriter Ernest Lehman July 7 - 25
From July 7-25, the Jacob Burns Film Center will pay tribute to the legendary screenwriter Ernest Lehman. The series, Ernest Lehman: The Invisible Art of Great Screenwriting, will include such film classics West Side Story, The Sound of Music, North by Northwest, and The Sweet Smell of Success in a new 35 MM print.
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June 19, 2006
Burns Film Center Gallery Named for Jane Peck
The Jacob Burns Film Center’s third floor gallery has been named in honor of Jane Peck, a Chappaqua resident who was one of the first community members to volunteer, even before the Center opened in June of 2001.
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June 12, 2006
New York City Schools Celebrate Completion of Jacob Burns Film Center’s "See • Hear • Feel • Film" Program
During the 2005-2006 school year, the JBFC brought its third-grade film and visual literacy program, See • Hear • Feel • Film to New York City District 7 (Region 9) schools in the South Bronx. The program was implemented in 30 classrooms in eight elementary schools, and over 700 students participated. This is the only writing-based visual literacy program for third graders in the country.
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May 31, 2006
Summertime is Free Outdoor Movie Time in Westchester
For the fifth consecutive summer, the Jacob Burns Film Center will present four outdoor movies at three locations in Westchester. All screenings are free.
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May 25, 2006
World Premiere of 19 Student Animated Films at Jacob Burns Film Center's Animation Celebrations
The Jacob Burns Film Center is proud to present two red-carpet world premieres of short animated films produced by Westchester County fourth-grade students who participated in the JBFC’s Animation: Minds in Motion! program on Tuesday, June 13 & Wednesday, June 14 at 6:00 pm.
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May 18, 2006
Classic Italian Cinema Returns to the Jacob Burns Film Center
The JBFC will present its Classic Italian Cinema series June 1-22. The annual celebration of extraordinary films of Italy will kick off with a screening of Roberto Rossellini’s Flower’s of St. Francis along with My Dad is 100 Years Old, Isabella Rossellini’s tribute to her father. Following the screening on June 1, Isabella Rossellini will speak about the films with the audience.
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May 16, 2006
Jacob Burns Film Center Celebrates 25 Years of Sundance Institute
The JBFC is pleased to announce its participation in the Sundance Institute Art House Project, a national initiative to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Sundance Institute. Aquafina is the sponsor of this year-long, monthly series featuring films and filmmakers that first gained recognition through the Sundance Film Festival or through the Institute’s many other groundbreaking film programs.
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May 2, 2006
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) presents Four On Food (May 23-30), featuring four films that explore the mysteries of what we eat and why. The Real Dirt on Farmer John, an award-winning true story of third-generation American farmer John Peterson, will make its New York premiere to open this series on May 23. Following the film, Ruth Reichl, editor of Gourmet Magazine, will discuss the film and sign copies of her latest book, Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise. Mrs. Green’s Natural Market will host a reception following the film.
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April 12, 2006
"New German Cinema 1962-1982" at the JBFC May 4-24
The Jacob Burns Film Center’s (JBFC) annual German film series will be presented May 4 – 24, featuring 12 of the best German films from 1962-1982.
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April 4, 2006
Filmmaker Jonathan Demme Elected to the Board of Directors of the Jacob Burns Film Center
Filmmaker Jonathan Demme, host of the Film Center's monthly series, "Rarely Seen Cinema," has been elected to the Board of Directors of the JBFC. Demme, a supporter of the Film Center since its inception, has directed over thirty films including Melvin and Howard, Stop Making Sense, Swimming to Cambodia, The Silence of the Lambs and Neil Young: Heart of Gold.
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February 23, 2006
OUT AT THE MOVIES: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Films at the Jacob Burns Film Center April 21 – May 2
For the third consecutive year, the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville will present "Out at the Movies: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Films" from April 21-May 2.
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February 9, 2006
DANCE ON CAMERA Returns to the JBFC March 3-13
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is proud to announce the return of its annual "Dance on Camera" (March 3-13) film series. This is the fifth consecutive year of bringing dance films from around the world to the Film Center. Leading off this year’s series is the critically acclaimed Ballets Russes opening on March 3.
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January 18, 2006
World Premiere of 19 Student Animated Films
On Tuesday, January 24 & Tuesday, January 31 at 6:00 pm, the JBFC will host two red-carpet premieres to celebrate the short animated films produced by Westchester County fourth-grade students who participated in the JBFC’s Animation: Minds in Motion! program.
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January 13, 2006
JBFC Presents WESTCHESTER CELEBRATES JEWISH FILM
March 16 - April 5, 2006
The film series will include groundbreaking documentaries and full length feature films which cover the breadth of the Jewish experience.
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December 15, 2005
Hugh Price Appointed to the Jacob Burns Film Center Board of Directors
Former National Urban League CEO Hugh Price of New Rochelle, New York has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the nonprofit film and education organization, the Jacob Burns Film Center.
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December 12, 2005
JBFC Presents FRAMEWORKS: VISUAL ARTISTS ON FILM
Wednesdays, January 25 - March 8
Seven extraordinary artists will be examined through films and post-screening discussions with critics, art historians, filmmakers and artists. The subjects of the programs include: David Hockney, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ray Johnson, Vincent Van Gogh, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Hans Richter and Eve Sussman.
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December 5, 2005
JBFC Presents CELLULOID SUBURBIA: January 22 - February 13
Presented as part of SUBURBIA, a collaboration between Jacob Burns Film Center, Katonah Museum of Art, Hudson River Museum and Westchester Arts Council - seven film programs on the great American daydream of suburban bliss, the anxiety of sprawl and home economics, and the future of disposable culture.
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November 30, 2005
Give the Gift of Film This Holiday Season (and receive a free book)
The Jacob Burns Film Center has some great gift ideas for shoppers who are looking for one-stop shopping this holiday season.
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October 19, 2005
Jacob Burns Film Center Presents Global Watch 2005:
Crisis, Culture & Human Rights - November 2 - 22
Film Center’s first series to showcase the year’s most essential and controversial documentaries
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September 13, 2005
Jacob Burns Film Center Receives Sponsorship from the Biography Channel for Summer 2005 Education Initiative
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) today announced that The Biography Channel has become a sponsor of Unscripted, the JBFC’s intergenerational documentary production program.
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August 25, 2005
The JBFC was a participant in the 21st Century Literacy Summit in San Jose, CA in April, and is one of six organizations acknowledged in the recently published report of that national conference, A Global Imperative: The Report of the 21st Century Literacy Summit.
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For more information, including photo requests, contact Abby Popper, Public Relations Coordinator, at apopper@burnsfilmcenter.org or (914) 773-7663 ext. 24.