30 May -08 June 2008
Established in 1998, the Brooklyn International Film Festival is held at multiple venues throughout Brooklyn, including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and offers a platform to independent filmmakers from around the world.
With a total of US$80,000 in cash, products and services to be won, the festival accepts submissions under the following categories: features, shorts, experimental, documentary and animation and welcomes all formats (35mm, 16mm, HD, DVD, Beta, DV and CD).
A jury comprising of journalists, film festival organisers and film-related professionals selects the best film from each category, awarding the Chameleon Statuette to the winners. The best film of the year, chosen from the last five by the festival board, is awarded the Grand Chameleon Award, which includes over US$30,000 in film services.
Location
Brooklyn Museum
Schedule
BiFF 2008 Brooklyn Lyceum Schedule:
May 30 / Opening Night: 7pm-1am
May 31, June 1, June 7, and June 8: five programs a day (2, 4, 6, 8, 10pm)
June 2 through June 6: 3 programs a day (6, 8, 10pm)
BiFF 2008 Brooklyn Heights Cinema Schedule:
May 31, June 1, June 7, and June 8: four programs a day (3, 5, 7, 9pm)
June 2 through June 6: 3 programs a day (5, 7, 9pm)
Directions
Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum subway By Bus: B71 stops in front of the museum, B41 and B69 at Grand Army Plaza, B48 at Franklin Avenue and Eastern Parkway.
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
30 May -08 June 2008
Interactive Bronx map
