Programs BAMcinemaFest

BAMcinemaFest 2011 opens with Weekend, one of the most significant discoveries of this year’s film festival circuit—a delicate, revelatory drama that won the SXSW Emerging Visions Audience Award and Nashville Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize.  More

BAMcinemaFest presents 25 new feature films, including 20 NY premieres and one world premiere, that represent the most compelling, accomplished new work in contemporary independent cinema.   More

Discover some of the best in recent mini cinema, including three world premieres and new films from the Safdies, Barry Jenkins, Charlie Ahearn (Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer), and many more.  More

For the third year, BAMcinemaFest partners with Rooftop Films to present an outdoor screening in the BAM parking lot. This year’s selection is the surreal, insane comedy The Catechism CataclysmMore

Not seen on screen in New York in decades, Whistle Down the Wind stars Alan Bates, Bernard Lee, and Hayley Mills in a daring post-Pollyanna turn. The directorial debut by Oscar nominated Bryan Forbes was nominated for four BAFTAs, and is a must-see children’s classic.   More

Part road movie, part love letter to a titillating art this bittersweet, burlesque-filled portrait of life at the fringes of the entertainment world. Following the New York Premiere of Tournée, filmgoers are invited to join the stars of the film for a free post screening party and burlesque show.  More

Following BAMcinemaFest’s screening of The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye, film ticket holders are invited to a free post-film concert with Thee Majesty. Complimentary beverages provided by Brooklyn Brewery.  More

In conjunction with the world premiere of Charlie Ahearn’s documentary Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer and the June release of Jamel Shabazz’s latest book, Back in the Days: REMIX, published by powerHouse Books, BAMcinemaFest presents an exhibition of Shabazz’s photographs, some of which appear in the documentary.  More

BAMcinemaFest presents the most dynamic and entertaining new films from cinema’s brightest up-and-coming talents, plus special repertory screenings with live music, outdoor screenings, filmmaker Q&As and more.

"In recent years the Cinema Fest has established a special niche in the crowded landscape of New York festivals.”—A.O. Scott, The New York Times

“The city's best independent film showcase.” —Richard Brody, The New Yorker

“The major NYC launching pad for American indie film.” —The L Magazine

Discover the best in recent independent cinema with BAMcinématek’s annual festival, collecting the most dynamic and innovative new work from festivals in the US and around the world and bringing them to New York City audiences. Now in its third year, BAMcinemaFest 2011 is our biggest festival yet, screening 26 feature films, including 20 New York premieres and one world premiere, as well as 24 short films, an outdoor screening, parties, live music, a photo exhibition, and more.

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STANDBY LINE

Did you forget to buy tickets in advance and now the film is sold out? A standby line will form prior to all sold out shows and empty seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

TICKET INFORMATION

ON-SALE DATES:
BAM Cinema Club Presale: Mon, May 23—Thu, May 26
General Public: Fri, May 27

OPENING NIGHT SCREENING AND PARTY:
General public: $20 / BAM Cinema Club (all levels): $10

SPOTLIGHT TOURNÉE SCREENING AND BURLESQUE SHOW:
General public: $20 / BAM Cinema Club (all levels): $15

THE BALLAD OF GENESIS AND LADY JAYE SCREENING AND CONCERT:
General public: $17
BAM Cinema Club: $12
Movie Moguls: FREE

ALL OTHER SCREENINGS:
General public: $13
BAM Cinema Club: $8
Movie Moguls: FREE

TICKET PACKAGES

Save $$$ when you see multiple films during BAMcinemaFest!

BAMcinemaFest Sampler (Buy tickets to 5 screenings)
BAM Cinema Club members: $35 (originally $40)
General public: $55 (originally $65)

BAMcinemaFest Fanatic (Buy tickets to 10 screenings)
BAM Cinema Club members: $70 (originally $80)
General public: $110 (originally $130)

Ticket packages are available only at the BAM Rose Cinemas box office and are not valid for the Opening Night screening of Weekend, the Spotlight Screening of Tournée, or the screening of The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye.

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