April 1, 2008 - The first Made in the Bronx Film Festival, in honor of Bronx Community College’s 50th Anniversary, will take place from May 2nd - May 9th, in Schwendler Auditorium on the campus of Bronx Community College.

Films chosen for the first Made in the Bronx Film Festival focus on the Bronx community. “The festival will focus on the community and celebrates its diversity, uniqueness, and richness,” said Prof. Jeffrey Wisotsky, Festival Director and Director of the Media Technology Program.

Set in the Bronx, the feature films selected for the festival include: Marty, The Wanderers, Wild Style, I Like It Like That, and A Bronx Tale. “We are proud that BCC actually offers programs for budding videographers and filmmakers,” said Dr. Debra Gonsher, Chair of the Communication Arts and Sciences Department.

The Communication Arts and Sciences Department, with two unique programs, offers motivated students an opportunity to enjoy the support of a small caring environment in their quest to learn about film and television. The Media Technology Program, taught by experienced professionals who hold positions in all fields of media production, provides practical hands-on skills with real applications in media. The Media Studies Option of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program offers those students who wish to become directors, producers, and screenwriters, an opportunity to study film, while providing opportunities for students to direct their own media project. The Communication Arts and Sciences Department maintains state-of-the-art facilities to prepare students to enter the world of media production.

Schedule of films:

A Wild Style
Friday, May 2, 12pm
Guest speaker: Charlie Ahern, director

A Bronx Tale
Sunday, May 4, 1pm
Guest speaker: Wynn Thomas, production designer

Marty
Sunday, May 4, 6pm
Guest Speaker: Dr. Frank P. Tomasulo, director of Film Studies at Florida State College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts

I Like It Like That
Friday, May 9, 12pm

The Wanderers
Friday, May 9, 6pm

Admission to all screenings is free and open to the public.

For directions to the college go to: http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/directions/directions.htm. For further information, call: Prof. Jeffrey Wisotsky at 718-289-5572.

Bronx Community College Student filmmakers pose with sponsors, faculty, and staff
under the Clearview Marquee for the 14th Annual BCC Film & Video Festival.
Photo courtesy of Thomas Donley.