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  • AWARE Film Now Playing!

    AWARE Film Now Playing!

    “Stirs feelings of awe and wonder, humility and connection. A remarkable film.” – Valerie Kalfrin, Alliance of Women Film Journalists “Consciousness-elevating food for thought.” – Michael Rechtschaffen, Los Angeles Times "Stunningly Deep, Wise and Visually Arresting, the most Mind-Blowing Film the Maui Film Festival has presented in Twenty Years! -Barry Rivers Maui Film Festival Founder/Director   “One of the best and most beautifully crafted films on consciousness I have ever seen. Thought-provoking and inspiring, with exquisite cinematography. Highly recommended for anyone interested in leading-edge ideas on consciousness.” – Peter Russell, author of ‘From Science to God’ and ‘Letting Go of Nothing’   Summary: What is consciousness? Is it in all living beings? Why are we predisposed for mystical experience? And what happens when we die? With haunting cinematography, AWARE follows six of the world’s most brilliant researchers approaching the most mysterious of enigmas, consciousness, from radically different perspectives, from within and without: through high-tech brain research and Eastern meditation, by scientifically exploring inner space through psychedelic substances and delving deep into the consciousness of plants. Scientists are arriving at new insights – some which have been integral to Indigenous knowledge for millenia.  
  • ‘ABEL FERRARA’S CINEMA VILLAGE’ RETROSPECTIVE AND TRIBUTE, EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 15

    ‘ABEL FERRARA’S CINEMA VILLAGE’ RETROSPECTIVE AND TRIBUTE, EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 15

    WITH CINEMA VILLAGE SHUTTERED FOR OVER 12 MONTHS, THIS NEW EVENT IS PART OF THE BROADER CELEBRATION OF THE REOPENING OF NEW YORK CITY’S CULTURAL LIFE $5 TICKETS TO FILMS, LIVE MUSIC, SPECIAL GUESTS Ferrara also curates program featuring DESPERATE LIVING by John Waters, EL TOPO by Alejandro Jodorowsky, THE CONFORMIST by Bernardo Bertolucci, and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW by Jim Sharman
  • RED CARPET EVENT followed by Q&A - THE DEADLIEST DISEASE IN AMERICA

    RED CARPET EVENT followed by Q&A - THE DEADLIEST DISEASE IN AMERICA

    Join us Friday 9/10 for a red carpet even preceding the 4pm & 7pm screening of The Deadliest Disease in America, followed by a Q&A
  • Q&A w/ CONFETTI Director: Ann Hu

    Q&A w/ CONFETTI Director: Ann Hu

    We are excited to announce a Q&A with director Ann Hu on Friday 9/3 after the 6:45pm show of her film CONFETTI Writer, producer and director Ann Hu's 35mm debut Shadow Magic (2000) won both the Chinese Academy Award and Presidential Award in China for Best film among other international prizes. The film premiered at the 2000 Sundance film Festival and released by Sony Classics in 2001. Among the earliest students from mainland China after the Cultural Revolution, Hu came to the United States to pursue a higher education in 1979. After receiving a degree in Business Administration from New York University and achieving unusual success as a business woman, Hu decided to become a filmmaker. In 1992, she took courses at the NYU Film School and subsequently completed a 16mm narrative film, "Dream and Memory", which generated critical acclaim internationally in 1994. Hu is currently developing her next film projects as international co-productions. She is also working on a TV talk show, which is expected to air both in China and America.   Photographer: Jasmine Clarke
  •  Q&A ​after 7:00pm show SAT. 7/10 & SUN. 7/11 with Filmmaker Charlie Minn. Ends July 11th!

    Q&A ​after 7:00pm show SAT. 7/10 & SUN. 7/11 with Filmmaker Charlie Minn. Ends July 11th!

    Charlie Minn is a documentary filmmaker who splits his time between El Paso (TX) and New York City. He has sold films to Lions Gate and Investigation Discovery and once worked for the TV series America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988). From his films about the violence in Juarez, Mexico, to the arrest of drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán Loera (aka Chapo Guzman) and other unsolved crimes, Charlie's daring movies represent innocent people who have been murdered.
  • SIBERIA $5.00 TICKETS NOW ON SALE

    SIBERIA $5.00 TICKETS NOW ON SALE

    The latest film by Abel Ferrara starring Willem Dafoe. ALL TICKETS, ALL SHOWS $5.00 CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS! An exploration into the language of dreams.
  • Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT (Malia Scharf)

    Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT (Malia Scharf)

    I set off to make a film about my father in my early 20s, about 11 years ago. Having grown up in a very different time than he did, I had a deep nostalgia for his community of wild and free artists, who could be and do whatever they wanted. Although I only got to meet some of these characters as a baby and many of them passed before I was even born, their impact rippled into my life and was felt and seen growing up as the daughter of Kenny. There will never be a time and place quite like the one captured in Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide—derelict New York City in the late 70s, where those who didn’t feel like they belonged flocked to the ciry and freed themselves through art, friendship, music, club culture, and thriving off of each other’s energies. I was determined to live a bit of this energy through making the film about Kenny and his life. Although the tragedy of AIDS hit the world like a bomb in that community, the freedom and impact they had on the culture lives on today. It was so exciting to be able to dig into the archives of Kenny’s old videos and beyond to see and share the unique spirit of the East Village. The other main inspiration for making this film was simply watching my father live his art fully and completely every day of his life, and seeing the reaction and criticisms of the art world. I was always a very curious and precocious little girl and it disturbed me how undervalued I felt my father was as an artist. I felt he was overlooked, misunderstood and quite frankly missed. I was on a mission to show the world the magic I saw. It wasn’t difficult to capture his essence because its oozes out of him, he can’t help it. The longevity of his career and his steadfast commitment to staying true to himself was a theme that I felt was important to share with other artists. I had no idea how challenging it would be to weave together the life story—past and present—of a very prolific artist who happens to be my father, and as the daughter, I wanted to be as transparent and real as possible. I had a unique view of Kenny as well a deep trust and bond. There were many stories to tell, some told for the first time. Most importantly, I felt the film captured his spirit and excellence and commitment as an artist. Max Basch and I made this film very much in the spirit of the DIY ethos of Kenny and the East Village community. The film, like Kenny’s underdog spirit, stays true to itself, and breathes hope and inspiration. Our desire is for the film to remind people to live loud and true and never give up on their dreams.