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CUNY Film Festival | Frame By Frame
From rural Mexico to the icy reaches of Antarctica, this showcase is a breathtaking journey across borders and emotions, offering a front-row seat to the global human experience. We explore connection through time, culture, nature, and resilience.
In the Studio, join host Robert Small (New Media Lab Director, Macaulay Honors College) as he sits down with filmmakers Katalina Gutierrez, Kevin Schreck, and Lorena Valencia to discuss the personal inspirations and technical hurdles behind their creative journeys.
Featured films in the showcase include Ophelia, Cuanacaquilitl (Dandelion), The Making of a Matriarch, You Are Invited To Leave, Grain of Life (Butil ng Buhay), Bengal Memory, Elijah, Singing in the Lifeboat, Summit, and Antarctic Voyage.
Guest List:
Robert Small, Director, CUNY Film Festival
Kevin Schreck, Filmmaker, Antarctic Voyage
Lorena Valencia, Filmmaker, Cuanacaquilitl (Dandelion)
Katalina Gutierrez, Filmmaker, Ophelia
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"Frame by Frame: NYC Filmmakers in Focus" brings the city’s filmmakers front and center, celebrating creativity and unique storytelling. Discover remarkable films, engage with the creators, and explore the energy of New York City’s film world.
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The Maysles Documentary Center | CUNY TV Presents
In this special episode of CUNY TV Presents, we spotlight the Maysles Documentary Center—Harlem’s premier documentary film and education hub founded by Albert Maysles. Now celebrating 20 years, Maysles continues to amplify under-represented voices and empower young filmmakers, reflecting CUNY TV’s own commitment to showcasing and uplifting diverse New York City storytellers.
We sit down with Kazembe Balagun, Executive Director of the Maysles Documentary Center, and Nasri Zacharia, Education Program Coordinator and Instructor for the Vanguard DocMakers Program. Today, we’ll meet four talented young filmmakers who will share insights into their films and creative journeys: Briana Moncayo Campoverde, Maegan Hollins, Fatou Seck, and Soul Verdugo
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After the showcase, enjoy a lineup of films that have been supported through the Maysles Center’s mission, Featured films include The Free Black Women's Library, Les Vouésins, Who am I, Off Gramatan Avenue, Poesía en vivo, Experiencing Social Media, Into The Frying Pan, Eating In Private, Panyen Banbou, Purpose Tapes, Volver Volver: Amor, Mariachi, y Familia ft. Mariachi Reyes.
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“CUNY TV Presents” … is our new film forum that focuses on New York City filmmakers and their exceptional cinematic work throughout the five boroughs. In partnership with local film festivals and CUNY schools, we will present short and feature-length films and documentaries, highlighting the filmmakers’ diverse experiences.
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City College MFA Films | CUNY TV Presents
In this special episode of CUNY TV Presents: City College MFA Films, hosts Antonio Tibaldi and Andrea Weiss—co-directors of the MFA Film Program at CCNY—introduce a group of accomplished alumni whose work reflects the depth and diversity of independent cinema.
Featuring filmmakers Melisande Bliss, Nyeem Greenwood, Susan Mei and Vivian Rivas, the episode highlights a range of films that take creative risks and tell deeply personal stories. These graduates are putting the skills they developed in the MFA program into practice as they continue to grow as filmmakers.
This conversation is followed by a curated selection of films airing on CUNY TV and streaming on YouTube.
Featured films include: Eight of Spades, Singing Was the Only Way Through, Find Me At the Dinner Table, The Monk and the Rebel, The Saltiest Chips, Off Book, A Way Back Home, El Bastón, It Happened in August, Listen, Ni Aquí/Ni Allá, and Ebb Tide.
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Guest List:
Melisande Bliss, Filmmaker, Eight of Spades
Nyeem Greenwood, Filmmaker, OFF BOOK
Susan Mei, Filmmaker, A Way Back Home
Vivian Rivas, Filmmaker, Ebb Tide
Antonio Tibaldi, Co-director, CCNY MFA
Andrea Weiss, Co-director, CCNY MFA
“CUNY TV Presents” … is our new film forum that focuses on New York City filmmakers and their exceptional cinematic work throughout the five boroughs. In partnership with local film festivals and CUNY schools, we will present short and feature-length films and documentaries, highlighting the filmmakers’ diverse experiences.
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“Frame by Frame: NYC Filmmakers in Focus” brings the city’s filmmakers front and center, celebrating creativity and unique storytelling. Discover remarkable films, engage with the creators, and explore the energy of New York City’s film world.
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday 2pm