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May 4-10
> Monday-Wednesday, May 4th-6th, $5 per screening
Brooklyn Arts Council Film Festival
 This spring, Brooklyn Arts Council launches Scene: Brooklyn, Independent Film and Media Arts, a new film series taking place from April 29 - May 6 that celebrates the borough's thriving film community, and features a seminar for filmmakers, a panel discussion, and screenings. 19 films, from fantastical animations, to thought provoking shorts, and eye opening documentaries about local issues are brought to the screen, and filmmakers Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, Tia Lessin, Cruz Angeles and Rahmin Bahrani discuss the state of indie filmmaking today.
Visit www.brooklynartscouncil.org for more information.
MONDAY, MAY 4
7 - 8:40pm: Framing Fiction
Featuring the work of Brooklyn's most promising emerging narrative filmmakers, this series tells six short stories of love, friendship, and even a talking plant. From outstanding student films, to Sundance sensations, Brooklyn storytellers are bringing the unexpected to the screen.
9 - 10:30pm: Artists in Residence
Brooklyn's visual art scene is more vibrant than ever before. In this program, animated and experimental works screen alongside intimate profiles of artists who live right next door.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
 7 - 8:30PM: Brooklyn Current
Three documentary films explore some of the most important issues facing Brooklyn and its residents today. From gentrification to the subprime mortgage crisis, intimate accounts from those affected shed light on the stories that put our borough in the headlines.
9 - 10:30pm: Crossing Borders
Compelling stories of survival, goodwill, and community are captured by Brooklyn filmmakers shooting in India, South Africa, and at home.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
7 - 11pm: Living the Independent Dream Brooklyn Filmmakers Panel
This panel features some of the borough's most successful filmmakers, including Half Nelson's Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, whose long-awaited new film Sugar premiered at Sundance recently, Oscar nominated director Tia Lessin, Cruz Angeles (Don't Let me Down), and Rahmin Bahrani (Man Push Cart, Goodbye Solo). The panel is moderated by Mark Rosenberg, founder and director of Brooklyn's own Rooftop Films. Scene: Brooklyn award-winners will be announced, with prizes including a cash award, Final Draft scriptwriting software, and travel on JetBlue Airways. Wrapping it all up will be a reception sponsored by Rice Restaurant to honor participating filmmakers. The screenings and panel are $5 at the door.
RSVP required for the seminar and panel at www.brooklynartscouncil.org
 > Thursday, May 7th, 6pm-8pm, Free
"Pollinate" - a meeting point for artists, musicians, and writers
**Art work by: Eve + Bowie, Elan Bogarin, Amy Brener, Margaret Coleman, Trevor Freedland, Kelly Goff, Dan Loudfoot, Lori Merhinge, Christopher Smith, Tracy Spencer
**Music by: New Amsterdam Records
**Complementary magazines from mental_floss
**Reading presented by: Hotel St. George
viewings: Fridays in May during the Undiscovered Islands Festival at Galapagos Art Space
curated by: Trevor Freedland
assistant curator: Jessica Zalaznick
co-sponsored by: The Wassaic Project, New Amsterdam Records, mental_floss magazine, Hotel St. George, & Galapagos Art Space in celebration of the Undiscovered Islands Festival
www.wassaicproject.com
www.newamsterdamrecords.com
www.mentalfloss.com
www.hotelstgeorgepress.com
www.undiscoveredislands.com
> Thursday, May 7th, Door - 8pm, Show - 9pm, Free
Brooklyn Blogfest 2009 After Party
Brooklyn Blogfest 2009 is an exciting, idea-filled event for bloggers, blog readers and the blog curious curious, where you will find: Insight. Advice. Inspiration. Resources.
Here's your chance to meet your favorite bloggers; learn about blogging; be inspired to blog.
Find out why Brooklyn is the bloggiest place in America at the Fourth Annual Brooklyn Blogfest!
 > A Friday Night residency ~
Beginning May 8th
New Amsterdam Records presents
UNDISCOVERED ISLANDS
UNDISCOVERED ISLANDS is the first large-scale, multi-day event from New Amsterdam Records, the organization New York Magazine called the "virtual headquarters" of the New York new music scene. UNDISCOVERED ISLANDS will feature a series of headliner musical events from some of the brightest stars in the city's blossoming indie classical community, including two official New Amsterdam record release events, and more than four world premieres.
Friday, May 8th, Door - 9pm, Show - 10pm, $10
Darcy James Argue's Secret Society Infernal Machines Record Release
http://www.undiscoveredislands.com
https://www.newamsterdamrecords.com/
Buy tickets here!
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