We have always believed exposure is the best way to bridge the gap between dreamers and doers and what better way to enforce that than to have our very own crew of students watch their creation get the recognition it deserves at film festivals. BFI is proud to announce its submission and acceptance to the Katra spring festival; coming to NYC this April 24-28.

International Post Production and visual effects company, the Mill has partnered with The Bronx Film Initiative to provide resources for young filmmakers in New York City. They are responsible for the beautiful color seen in AJ’s story, as well as consulting on visual effects on a short film “Get Luce” Premiering on May 25th at MS 45.

It was a night to remember at the AMC Movie theater at Lincoln Square. OnNovember 18, 2022, “AJ’s Story” was shown on the big screen for the first time, in one of the most famous places to have a premier in New York City. Over 200 guest joined us in celebrating the first time filmmakers accomplishment of completing the “Let’s Make a Movie” program. Junior Director Orsen Reyes, writer Darhendrick Castro, and junior producers Victoria Everett, Cheyanne Brisman were some of the High school students responsible for the story behind the 30 minute short. Stay tuned for the next screening of AJ’s story. Join our mailing and never miss a BFI event.

Have you ever listened to Lauryn Hill’s album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and visualized the skits in your mind? Well, you are not alone. In a special project at Clinton High School BFI lead high school students through the process of producing a short reenactment of a skit from Lauryn Hill‘s album. At just 21 years old, Lauryn Hill‘s album. The miseducation of Lauryn Hill was a massive success and still is today. This project symbolizes that you can impact the world at a very young age . . A lot of the students didn’t know who Lauryn Hill was but I told them pretend we were making a high-end TikTok! Watch it here.

BFIs Lets Make a Movie program takes students through the process of making a movie from script to screen. We partner them with professional filmmakers so they get real hands-on experience were they learn exactly how film in television are made! We’re going on an eight school tour to bring a short films to life with students all over New York City! Is your school next? For more information about how BFI can come to your school email our team.

Principal Partners with BFI to turn a struggling Bronx middle school around. Doreen Kendall Principal of MS 45, partnered with BFI’s Let’s Make a Movie Program to make three short films for her middle school students. “Get Luce” produced by the 6th Grade Class. “The Final Weekend” by 7th grade and “the Package” by 8th.