Jacob Burns Film Center

Beware: the JBFC's 9th annual Halloween Movie Marathon returns on Saturday, Oct. 25 👻 Touting twelve hours of terror, including rare 35mm screenings and spooky surprises, there's something for everyone at this eerie extravaganza 🎃 As an added bonus, you can save $10 with early-bird pricing when you buy 🎟️ before Oct. 20. Happy haunting! https://lnkd.in/e9rECVCd

No good deed goes unpunished 🧹 Return to the magical world of Oz this November as we celebrate the opening of WICKED: FOR GOOD with themed cocktails, specialty sodas, photo ops, a town-wide Scavenger Hunt sponsored by PLEASANTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC, and so much more ✨ Follow the yellow brick road to save your seats—advance 🎟️ are now on sale for screenings starting Thursday, Nov. 20: https://lnkd.in/epx2Vdqm

Test your trivia knowledge with our new Movie Quotes exhibit in Take 3 Wine Bar & Café! Curated in-house by our cinephile staff in Programming and Marketing, this playful installation pairs memorable quotes with trivia clues to help you guess the film. Read the quote, guess the film, then flip the card on the wall to see if you’re right—and learn some fun film facts along the way 🎬 Stop by on your next trip to the movies! The exhibit is open daily during regular Theater hours, while Take 3 is open for drink & food service Thursdays—Sundays 🍷 https://lnkd.in/dvvNYesR

Last month, JBFC Preview Club subscribers enjoyed an advance screening of THE SUMMER BOOK, starring Glenn Close! Couldn't join us in person? THE SUMMER BOOK opens for a run #AtTheJBFC this Friday, Oct. 3—get a sneak peek into the film's background, inspiration, and production with JBFC Programming Coordinator Ian LoCascio's write-up on our blog, then snag 🎟️ to see it on the big screen: https://lnkd.in/en-cYx3g

On presenting Akira Kurosawa’s Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1990, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg called him “our greatest living filmmaker,” and “one of the few true visionaries ever to work in our medium.” Kurosawa remains an omnipresent force in the history of cinema, with his influence as visible today as ever. Spike Lee’s HIGHEST 2 LOWEST recently reimagined Kurosawa’s HIGH AND LOW for a new generation, but this fall we invite you to go even deeper with a five-film retrospective that spans genres and decades, featuring Kurosawa’s two greatest collaborators: Toshiro Mifune, who appears in four of the films, and Takashi Shimura, who appears in all five. Each title reflects a different facet of Kurosawa’s vision, and together they form a rare cinematic event as five restored masterpieces return to the big screen—where they belong. Join us Oct. 3-9 #AtTheJBFC for Kurosawa Restored, your one-stop-shop for new restorations of classics like STRAY DOG, RASHOMON, IKIRU, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, and THRONE OF BLOOD on the big screen: https://lnkd.in/eb9YHYR3

LAST CALL: Now through Sept. 30, every gift to the JBFC's Connecting Our Community campaign will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $125,000! Your gift will help us: 🤝 Fortify exceptional and inventive programs that elevate community engagement with partner organizations like The LOFT LGBT Community Center and embrace diverse perspectives. 👩🎓 Introduce students in grades 3-12 to stories from around the world that build empathy and ignite a lifelong passion for film and media arts. 💞 Enrich inclusive and affordable family programs that cultivate an enduring appreciation for storytelling, art, and collective moviegoing memories. ...and so much more! Your donation will go twice as far in advancing our mission and deepening meaningful connections through the power of film, so don't delay—give today:https://lnkd.in/ec_3ahEB Connecting our Community is made possible by a leadership gift from Ann and Weston Hicks, with generous support from Leslie and Benjamin Arnow.

What a summer it was #AtTheJBFC! Head to our blog for a look back at this season of summer camp, including a "summer by the numbers" recap of everything our campers accomplished: https://lnkd.in/ekzZYmGy

Coming soon: your next job 🎥 That's right—we're hiring for multiple positions #AtTheJBFC, including Teaching Assistants for our Fall 2025 courses and a Wine Bar Attendant for Take 3 Wine Bar & Café! Visit our Job Opportunities page to learn more and submit your application today: https://lnkd.in/eptrB222

On July 24, the JBFC received a proclamation from the Westchester County Executive Office honoring our commitment to inclusion and ongoing work to expand accessibility across the organization. Read more about this exciting news on the JBFC Blog, then make plans to join us for an upcoming Open Captioned or Sensory Friendly Screening to see the difference for yourself: https://lnkd.in/dxF8w4QN

The JBFC invites community members, arts patrons, and film lovers to its highly anticipated Connecting Our Community Celebration on September 15, 2025 🎊 This annual signature event fuels the JBFC’s film and education programs, supporting innovative screenings, dynamic community outreach, and accessible learning experiences for students of all ages. Join Co-Chairs Ann & Weston Hicks, Ron & Cheryl Howard, Heidi & Richard Rieger, Rochelle & Mark Rosenberg, and Diane Sawyer for an evening honoring visionary leaders! https://lnkd.in/eeBCqPxF