The energy of Brooklyn's indie film scene could never be contained in one super cut. So consider this a taste of the amazing films that will be screening at the 5th annual Art of Brooklyn Film Festival. Then go buy tickets — and remember to use the code 15AOBFF20 to save 20% on all tickets and festival passes online!
The 2015 AoBFF runs May 13-17. For Brooklyn independent filmmaker Charlie Spickler, it all started when he visited Sean Casey Animal Rescue to adopt a dog. He loved the no-kill policy and strong community component of the non-profit Windsor Terrace shelter. So he came back the next day to ask SCAR founder/director Sean Casey if he could make a documentary about him and his group. A little over a year later, Rescue! Brooklyn had its World Premiere at the 2013 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival. Now, the feature-length doc is available to stream worldwide via a distribution deal with AoBFF's own Brooklyn On Demand. The film will be available as a 48-hour rental for $2.99 and to purchase for $5.99. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to SCAR. “We’re very excited to bring Rescue! Brooklyn to a worldwide audience of animal lovers,” said AoBFF Communications Director Anthony DeVito. “We created BKOD to give Brooklyn-centric indie films like Rescue a chance to reach an international audience. Sean Casey Animal Rescue has a huge international following on social media, and now their fans will all have the chance to see Charlie’s heartwarming and inspirational film.”
Some of the highlights of Rescue! Brooklyn: • Sean’s capture and rescue of Prospect Park’s famously elusive “Ghost Dog,” a Cane Corso who had survived for four years in the park until he became sick. Charlie Spickler was able to get this moment on camera by following Sean for hours until he finally brought Ghost Dog in for medical care. • The amazing story of John the dog, a stray puppy who was found in a parking lot, emaciated and who couldn’t move at all except to blink. Sean had resigned himself to the fact that John would not live through the night, but somehow he survived. His slow, steady journey of recovery became a global Facebook phenomenon, with animal lovers from all over the world donating to John’s medical expenses and drawing inspiration from his story. RESCUE! BROOKLYN is more than just a documentary about animal rescue. It's a true Brooklyn story of compassion, community and second chances — for both the animals that are saved, and the army of dedicated volunteers who make SCAR’s mission possible. About Brooklyn On Demand: Brooklyn On Demand is a new pay-per-view hub designed to bring Brooklyn-centric films to audiences worldwide and generate revenue for their creators. Presented and curated by the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, BKOD showcases some of the best Brooklyn indies on a dedicated channel powered by Vimeo that can be viewed on a TV (via Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire etc), computer or phone. Brooklyn On Demand is the first-ever video on demand platform devoted to Brooklyn’s vibrant independent film scene. About AoBFF: Founded in 2011 by working artists, the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival is the only independent, international festival for, by and about Brooklyn indie film — a local scene with global influence. AoBFF screens films from all over the world whose creators are connected to Brooklyn’s diverse independent film community. Today's the big day: the 87th annual Academy Awards. Perfect timing to share this Oscars® "For Your Consideration" video for Christian Bale's latest historical epic Slavery. According to Brooklyn-based sketch comedy troupe The Shorts Show, nobody but the mighty Welshman could properly tell the story of this tragic period in American history. Spoiler Alert: Bale is a slave.
The Art of Brooklyn asked The Shorts Show's creator Corey Scott Rutledge and director/writer/editor Nick Snow about making comedy videos, working as a team and why whitewashing in movies needs to be called out and mocked whenever possible. Read on for the interview and video! It all started with a series of real voicemails left for Coney-Island-born filmmaker William D. Caballero by his grandfather. They congratulate, scold, and offer words of wisdom across a variety of topics ranging from birthdays to trips to Puerto Rico. Will decided to turn these voicemails into a short film, and the beloved character of "Gran'pa" was born. We interviewed Will about his award-winning film, turning that film into a web series and his experiences at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival. As we gear up for the 2015 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival, we wanted to take a moment to list everything we're thankful for. Our 5th(!) Annual AoBFF is in May. May 13-17 to be exact. May rules our lives and our brains. May! May! MAAAYYYY. Some days it feels far away, other days it feels like tomorrow. We're working overtime to make FIVE our best yet, which is why it's important to take a beat, take a breath, and say thank you. Bay Ridge's impressive history of art and artists has been largely forgotten... until now.11/6/2014 We were incredibly proud to bring the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival to Bay Ridge for the first time in 2014 and plan on it being one of our locations for years to come.
In his incredibly well-researched article for BKLYNR, writer (and lifelong Bay Ridgeite) Henry Stewart traces the history of 11209 over the past 150 years, and how a 19th century outbreak of yellow fever led to an influx of artists to the area. More proof that Brooklyn has always been a haven for artists, and every part of the borough has a story to tell if you're willing to look more closely. About the author: Henry Stewart is an assistant editor at Opera News. He was previously the culture editor of The L Magazine, and his writing has appeared in Electric Literature, BAMbill, and the Brooklyn Eagle. By Roger Clark A documentary about one of the city's classic street games is getting new attention. It's being featured as part of an indie film on-demand channel showcasing Brooklyn. Roger Clark met up with the filmmaker and cast to play a little stickball. FULL ARTICLE AND VIDEO ON NY1.COM |
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