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Bronx World Film Heads to Andrew Freedman Home Hosted by Bronx Frame
- Damian Ali
- 10 hours ago
- 3 min read
An anniversary screening brings films, live art, and a new digital project to the Bronx.
Image Courtesy of Bronx World Film
Bronx World Film will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a special evening of film and live arts on April 22 at the Andrew Freedman Home in the Bronx, presenting 30 short films from 33 directors across 18 countries as part of the Bronx Frame series. The event brings together filmmakers from the Bronx and abroad for a program that spans a wide range of styles and formats, while also introducing new work tied to emerging digital storytelling.
For Bronx World Film, the night serves as both a milestone and a statement. Over the past 15 years, the organization has focused on creating space for arthouse cinema in the borough and connecting Bronx-based creators with a broader film community.
Bronx Frame is part of a broader effort at the Andrew Freedman Home to support film and visual storytelling in the Bronx. The space regularly hosts screenings, workshops, and artist talks, creating opportunities for both emerging and established creators to connect with the community. Through seasonal programming, Bronx Frame presents a mix of experimental, documentary, and narrative films, often in collaboration with local and international partners.
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Image Courtesy of Bronx World Film
The lineup reflects Bronx World Film's programming approach. Past and recent selections include Spray Can Stories: TATS CRU, a documentary by Bronx filmmaker Emmitt Thrower that pays tribute to the borough's mural artists, along with The Stream XIV by Hiroya Sakurai of Japan and Sounds Like a Fairy Tale by Estonia's Eva Kübar. The program also includes Tea Travel by Julien-Jean Zayatz, highlighting the range of documentary and experimental work associated with the series.
The program will include more than film. Organizers have planned live performances alongside a preview of the Nican Mopohua app, a digital project that reimagines a historic manuscript about the Virgin of Guadalupe's appearance.
Developed by Ramón Abajo and produced by The Vellum Page with a team of Spanish artists, the app points to new possibilities in small-scale audiovisual production. Executive Director Walter Krochmal narrates the project, which is expected to draw interest from filmmakers exploring new formats.
The anniversary event also arrives at a moment of change for the Bronx. According to organizers, the program takes inspiration from Earth Day while reflecting on development pressures across the borough. As new construction and infrastructure projects reshape neighborhoods, the local arts community continues to face challenges around access and visibility.
Bronx World Film and Bronx Frame are positioning this collaboration as part of a broader push to support Bronx creatives, emphasizing visibility, connection, and long-term support for independent voices.
Over the years, Bronx World Film has carved out a space for independent film in a borough where access to arthouse cinema has often been limited.
For readers looking to understand where independent film meets community storytelling in the Bronx, this event offers a clear starting point.
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