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THE NY BRAZILIAN FILM SERIES presents BELCHIOR- APENAS UM CORACAO SELVAGEM Sunday, November 17-2024 5pm - 8pm Tickets $20. Directors: Camilo Cavalcanti, Natália Dias Writers: Camilo Cavalcanti, Natália Dias, Paulo Henrique Fontenelle Stars: Belchior, Silvero Pereira, Elis Regina. Synopsis: Antonio Carlos Belchior Fontenelle Fernandes (1946-2017) is revealed in a self-portrait that delves into the wild heart of the poet, singer and songwriter from Ceara, Brazil. Nominated for 2 Grande Othelo Awards - Best Documentary - Best First Time Directors (Natália Dias e Camilo Cavalcanti) A Brazilish Productions, The NY Brazilian Film Series is a multi-cultural Festival celebrating Brazilian culture. The line-up is: 5:00 pm FILM SCREENING followed by Q&A with Special Guests (TBD) 7:00 pm LITERATURE BOOK RELEASE WITH MIRIAN CARLECH 7:15 pm LIVE VISUAL ARTS with TARIK MENDES 7:30 pm LIVE MUSIC with BATALA NYC 7:50 pm LIVE DANCERS ANDERSON PINTO & LEE RODRIGUES

Founded by two independent filmmakers who learned first-hand how hard it can be to find an independent film an audience, Manhattan Film Festival has become one of the largest, truly independent film festivals in the world. MFF has a seventeen-year history of fearless programming. Hosted in the media capital of the world, they have never backed down, and will always defend and promote the creative freedom of independent filmmakers. The festival will again be hosted at Cinema Village just steps from Union Square. The famous Cinema Village marquee has been featured in film and television productions including Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” and David Chase’s “The Sopranos.” MFF has been named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “Coolest Film Festivals in the World,” “25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee," and "Top 100 Best Reviewed" on FilmFreeway!

The Big Apple Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing and promoting the highest quality films from the New York City independent film community, as well as additional specially selected films from across the country and around the world. Additionally, the festival is proud to honor a variety of New York City based filmmakers, writers, actors and artists who have played an influential role in the growth of independent filmmaking in the Big Apple. Each season, BAFF presents awards in a various categories in filmmaking and screenwriting.

New York Indie Shorts Awards presents one of the biggest shortfilm live event of the season, with 100 films, masterclasses and great networking possibilities in the heart of New York. Our Live Screening Event in the vibrant city of New York is held at the amazing CINEMA VILLAGE, at 22E 12th St, New York.

The Workers Unite Film Festival is a celebration of Global Labor Solidarity. The Festival aims to showcase student and professional films from the United States and around the world which publicize and highlight the struggles, successes and daily lives of all workers in their efforts to unite and organize for better living conditions and social justice. WUFF brings together activists, academics, and filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds for a celebration of social justice and the arts. Through dozens of documentary screenings, community forums, and interactive events across New York City, the festival provides working people with a platform to tell their stories while leading a movement for meaningful change. In recent years, we've incorporated theater production, live music, and poetry/spoken word nights. We are the largest worker solidarity themed film festival in the nation and the only one in NYC, with the full support of NYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, NYC Central Labor Council, National & New York State AFL-CIO, IBEW Local 3, PEF, 1199SEIU, The Puffin Foundation, The NY Labor History Association, UA Local 1 Plumbers, UFT, NYSNA, NY District Council of Carpenters, RWDSU, Workers United NY & NJ, and many more.

Q&A on Friday 7:15pm and 9:15pm shows with Adam Weiner moderated by Christian Hoard (Rolling Stone) followed by a special performance by Adam.

Q&A Friday 6/14 after 7:00pm show with Agniia Galdanova (director) and Igor Myakotin (producer).   Q&As Saturday 6/15 after the 4:40pm and 7:00pm shows with Agniia Galdanova (director) and Igor Myakotin (producer).   Q&A Wednesday 6/19 after the 7:00pm show with Agniia Galdanova (director), Igor Myakotin (producer) and Masha Gessen.

✨ FRI 19 - 7pm show | Q&A with director Matías Bize moderated by Tania Goldman Welcome drink sponsored by Xila, The Mexican Aperitif  ✨ SAT 20 - 7pm show | Q&A with director Matías Bize Moderated by Roger Costa Ana Fernandez Live Band Latin & Spanish Beats  ✨ SUN 21 - 7pm show | Q&A with director Matías Bize moderated by Tania Goldman 

Q&A Friday 7:00pm show with Jonathan Shaw and directors Lucas De Barros and Mariana Thome. Q&A Saturday and Sunday 7:00pm show with Jonathan Shaw.