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Thursday Feb 13, 2025

The BRIC Film Festival

A large audience in the BRIC Stoop area listens to two speakers on stage. The room has dim lighting, large images projected on a screen, and seating on steps and the floor. Attendees are engaged with the presentation and artwork in the background.
Time
6-9 PM ET
Location
Cost
Free

Event Info

Note: We are no longer accepting RSVPs because we have reached our maximum, but entry does not require an RSVP and is first come, first served. Please come early if you’d like to grab a spot!

The BRIC Film Festival will showcase media from community producers and emerging artists who have created  their work through their participation in BRIC programs including BRIC FLIX (BRIC TV), B Scene (BK Free Speech)  and through BRIC’s in-school media residencies (Youth Education). 

The theme of this year’s BRIC Film Festival is Bold, Beautiful, Brooklyn! The artists selected to present their work have utilized Brooklyn as the backdrop for investigation, observation, inspiration and creativity. The festival includes short documentary films reflecting on humanity, race, existence, humor and societal views. The BRIC Film Festival is a pathway to advance opportunity for media makers. 

The BRIC Film Festival is a part of BRIC Stoop Share, a community engagement initiative that provides nonprofit organizations and artists in Brooklyn and New York City with access to BRIC’s unique venue. Designed especially for those without regular access to public programming spaces, Stoop Share offers a platform for visual artists, performers, media makers, and the nonprofits that support them to amplify their voices and share their diverse visions.

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ON VIEW

A group of motorcyclists riding down a city street during a parade, with the lead rider holding a rainbow pride flag and wearing colorful accessories. Spectators line both sides of the street, watching and taking photos. The buildings on either side include a laundromat and other storefronts. The scene is lively and festive, with clear skies overhead.

BRIC TV Frameworks Documentary: No Siren Left Behind, by Shirin Barghi & Martine N. Granby  

An elderly man wearing a navy blue jacket and a gray shirt is standing on a city street, gesturing with his right hand. Behind him, there are multi-story brick buildings with storefronts, including signs for "T & Y Hardware Corp." and "C. L. Seafood Marts Corp." Several cars are parked along the street, and a few pedestrians are visible in the background.

One Day You Are Not Here, by Nancy Ma

A white van with its sliding door open is parked in front of a beige brick wall. A red flag with a black diagonal stripe and white borders is draped over the open door, and a small flag with green, yellow, and purple colors is attached to the van's side mirror. A man wearing a denim shirt, denim shorts, a backward cap, sunglasses, and sneakers is walking toward the camera. A woman with long dark hair, glasses, a red headband, a yellow tank top, ripped white jeans, and neon yellow shoes is standing to the right, looking down at her phone.

BRIC TV Scripted: Dolla Van Trailer, by Gabriel Toliver, Jordana Persad & Khalid Hamid

Two people sit across from each other at a small table in a cafe. The person on the left has braided hair and wears a light blue shirt and dark pants with white stripes. The person on the right has short blonde hair and wears a light purple dress with puffed sleeves and cutouts at the waist. Both hold patterned paper cups, and a plate with a pastry is on the table between them. The background shows large windows with a view of trees and buildings outside.

BRIC TV Scripted: Ghosted Trailer & Episode, by Justin D. Jenkins

Five individuals stand side by side against a painted landscape backdrop. From left to right, the first person wears a green outfit with shiny green accents and has short twisted hair adorned with green beads. The second person has short bleached hair, wears an orange outfit with translucent orange details, and has white face paint dots above their eyebrows. The third person wears a bright yellow outfit with a belt and has long dreadlocks styled upwards. The fourth person wears a sparkly blue dress with long silver gloves and has a unique hairstyle featuring a large loop of braided hair on top. The fifth person wears a red sparkly outfit and has long braided hair with red highlights. Yellow text at the bottom reads "where we know peace...".

a place in the sun, by DaeQuan Collier

A stylized, textured digital painting of a man singing passionately into a microphone. He wears a brown flat cap and a brown jacket over a collared shirt. The background features abstract, swirling patterns in shades of blue, green, and yellow. The man's eyes are closed, and his mouth is open as he sings.

Gil Scott-Heron in 7, by Martha Sea

A person wearing a beige jacket, blue jeans, and a dark cap is handling a large transparent plastic bag filled with empty aluminum cans. The background shows multiple large bags, mostly transparent and some black or blue, also filled with aluminum cans, stacked against a structure covered with gray tarps. A metal ladder is visible on the right side.

Yes They Can, by Magali Judith

Three young photographers are holding cameras. The person on the left has long curly hair and is looking to the right while holding a camera with both hands. The person in the center has curly hair with lighter highlights, is wearing a checkered coat with furry cuffs, and is looking intently at the camera they are holding up. The person on the right has short curly hair, is wearing a leather jacket, and is holding a camera with both hands while looking directly ahead. The background is a muted cityscape with a bridge.

I Too Sing America, by Anderson Zaca & Kayinde Harris: Cyber Arts Studio Academy H.S.

Three people standing on a city sidewalk near a black metal railing. One person on the right is pointing at the railing and wearing a hoodie with "NEW YORK" written on it. The person in the middle is leaning forward, and the person on the left is standing with hands near their sides. Several parked cars and other pedestrians are visible in the background.

Last Wing Standing, by Anderson Zaca & Kayinde Harris: Cyber Arts Studio Academy H.S.

About The Filmmakers

Shirin Barghi

(she/her)
Producer

Martine N. Granby

(she/her)
A man wearing glasses and a purple denim shirt smiling against a dark background.

Gabriel Tolliver

(He/Him)

Jordana Persad

(she/her)

Khalid Hamid

(He/Him)

Justin Jenkins

(He/Him)

Nancy Ma

(she/her)
Young man smiling outdoors with a blurred cityscape background, wearing a light-colored shirt and necklace, representing urban lifestyle and positivity.

DaeQuan Collier

(He/Him)
DaeQuan was born in the Bronx and is now based in Brooklyn
An elderly woman with gray hair pulled back is smiling. She is wearing a bright orange top with yellow tie-dye patterns around the neckline and small dangling earrings. The background features a wooden door and a dark wall.

Martha Sea

(she/her)
A person with curly hair in a bun poses against a neutral background. They are wearing a black top, gold hoop earrings, a necklace, and have crossed arms. They have a neutral expression and are looking at the camera.

Magali Judith

(she/her)
Portrait of a man in sunglasses and a black hat looking through a vintage radio device, against a plain white background, showcasing innovative art and media at BRIC Arts Media.

Anderson Zaca

Close-up of a smiling woman with long, thick, twisted braids. She has light brown eyes, a small nose piercing, and is wearing light pink lipstick. The background features a patterned fabric with black and beige tones.

Kayinde Harris

(she/her)

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