The film makers cooperative

We provide a creative environment and practical support for media artists and we operate a state of the art postproduction facility for the film and television industry all managed by filmmakers, for filmmakers. As the largest archive and distributor of independent and avantgarde films in the world, the film makers cooperative was formed in 1962 to help independently working filmmakers with the financing, promotion, and distribution of their films. The filmmakers cooperative is an artistrun, nonprofit organization founded in 1962 in new york city by jonas mekas, shirley clarke, stan brakhage and other filmmakers to distribute avantgarde films. Artists and estates maintain creative control of their works, as we are a noncontractual, nonexclusive, membershipbased, nonprofit group. Mekas, the filmmakers cooperative now holds a collection of about 5,000 titles made by. The film makers cooperative is an artistrun, nonprofit organization founded in 1962 in new york city by jonas mekas, shirley clarke, stan brakhage and other filmmakers to. The film cooperative is a network of over 120 independent cinema websites. Experimental cinema news and resources on experimental films.

Mills folly microcinema will screen film makers cooperative. The new american cinema group filmmakers cooperative nacg was founded in 1961 for the distribution of avantgarde film. The main purpose of the filmmakers cooperative is to provide an alternative to the mainstream movie industry. Without a formal sublease, the filmmakers cooperative, a cinema archive, may be forced to vacate its office. Filmmakers cooperative celebrates independent cinema co. The documentary filmmakers cooperative is a nonprofit making company limited by guarantee registered with companies house. With a free commarts account, you can enjoy 50% more free content. The new american cinema group is an artistrun, nonprofit organization founded in 1962 in new york city by jonas mekas, shirley clarke, stan brakhage, lionel rogosin, gregory markopoulos, lloyd michael williams and other filmmakers to distribute avantgarde films. New work 2018 digital video, 75 minutes, a collection of experimental and documentary shorts from new yorks historic artistrun distributor of moving. Founded in 2002 by hazim bitar as a cine club, the amman filmmakers cooperative promotes independent jordanian and palestinian diaspora filmmaking through training, experimentation, film production, distribution, and networking. The new american cinema group the filmmakers coop paddle8. The filmmakers cooperative is the largest archive and distributor of independent and avantgarde films in the world. The co operative bank, platform, smile and britannia are trading names of the co operative bank p. The brooklyn filmmakers collective is a tightknit community of professional filmmakers in brooklyn, ny who are dedicated to innovative approaches to filmmaking.

The documentary film makers cooperative is happy to discuss new proposals for documentary films, to help film makers develop their ideas and treatments, although we are not in a position to take on most proposals. Film makers cooperative 475 park ave s rm 603 new york ny 10016. The avantgarde director of the filmmakers cooperative invites us into her midtown studio to talk tactility and sensuality in film. Nifco newfoundland independent filmmakers cooperative. The new american cinema group is an artistrun, nonprofit organization founded in 1962 in new york city by jonas. The film makers cooperative services as a film depository and rental agency for any film makers who may choose to make their work available to the general public. The filmmakers coop is the first artistrun organization devoted to the dissemination of moving image art. The filmmakers cooperative 108 leonard st new york, ny. Become a member and connect with our diverse community of talented filmmakers from awardwinning pbs documentarians to firsttime producers and directors. Approximately 1,600 films are listed in film maker sequence. The filmmakers cooperative is an artistrun, nonprofit organization founded in 1962 in new york city by jonas mekas, shirley clarke, stan brakhage and. New website uses creatively new technologies trying to recreate analogue feeling of the filmmaker coop most prominent works which were shot on 8mm and 16mm films. The need to form a cooperative distribution center for what were then called independent filmmakers was made in a series of meetings in the autumn of 1960. The atlantic filmmakers cooperative afcoop is a nonprofit, community organization dedicated to supporting the production and presentation of independent films and moving image based work in a collaborative, learning environment.

In the street sense filmmakers cooperative, participants create and share visual narratives from the viewpoint of the street. The film makers coop is the first artistrun organization devoted to the dissemination of moving image art, founded in 1961 by jonas mekas, shirley clarke, andy warhol and others. A member run centre for the production of creative films in a collaborative learning environment, and supports filmmaking with funding programs and rental equipment. The newly constructed offices for film makers cooperative in new york city, houses the largest archive of independent and avantgarde film in the world, over 5,000 films, dvds and video tapes. In a letter dated june 1, 1962, the newly formed film makers cooperative offered their first list of films that were available to rent. One difference between the new york coop and the lfmc was that the lfmc was organized as an egalitarian, worksharing cooperative, which assisted production as well as distribution. Tonights lineup features downtown luminaries philip glass. Their collection of experimental avantgarde cinema is unparalleled, and mm serrathe woman who runs the coophas an energy. Australian filmmakers cooperatives 196686 senses of cinema.

Film coops were born out of necessity both economic and political. Created by artists in 1961, the filmmakers cooperative is the worlds largest archive and distributor of independent and avantgarde films. The film makers cooperative is an artistrun, nonprofit organization founded in 1962 in new york city to distribute avantgarde films. Filmmakers cooperative, avantgarde distributor, faces eviction. The filmmakers cooperative, distributor of avantgarde movies. Filmmakers cooperative 475 park ave s rm 603 new york, ny.

Filmmakers collaborative sf is a nonprofit organization with a mission to produce compelling films and campaigns that engage audiences in matters of cultural, social, and environmental significance for public benefit. Fc mentors the next generation of media makers through fc academy, our filmmaking programming for students and the annual boston international kids film festival. Founded in 1962 by a group of experimental filmmakers that included mr. We have found gifted actors for key roles and have started scripting scenes for the film. Filmmakers cooperative, avantgarde distributor, faces. Canyon cinema filmmakers cooperative sees grim future. Fifty years ago, more than two dozen filmmakers wrote the manifesto of the new american cinema group film makers cooperative a communal, collaborative organization founded on the principles of selfsufficiency and free expression through the art of cinema. The cooperative structure of rainbox allows a new organization for the company and its work, where emancipation, democracy, thriving, solidarity and sharing are our main focus. Film makers listed alphabetically from jerry abrams to vernon zimmerman, plus an adenda arocha to ungerer. We identified remarkable people to interview for the film and to present in the film. A profile of australian filmmakers cooperatives, 196686. The nb film coop is a nonprofit, charitable organization involved in the production of 16mm and hd films.

During the 1960s and 1970s, avantgarde and experimental cinema, expanded cinema and varying strands of independent filmmaking sought to grow audiences for work unwelcome in public broadcasting and commercial distribution. The film makers cooperative aka the new american cinema group is an artistrun, nonprofit organization founded in 1962 in new york city by jonas mekas, shirley. The collective comes together through weekly peer workshops to provide sustained feedback and critiques throughout the life of its members projects. The filmmakers cooperative is the first artistrun organization devoted to the dissemination of moving image art. The film makers cooperative, a venerable distributor of avantgarde cinema, stages the latest installment of its starry benefit series. The new american cinema group film makers cooperative nacg was founded in 1961 for the distribution of avantgarde film. An index by film title and policies and procedures for film rental are also included. It is the mission of the bfc to inspire groundbreaking films. Film and lifestyle orientated brands use the network to costeffectively reach a highly engaged online film audience.

The film cooperative one stop access to over 120 cinema. Since 2003, cooperative graduates, directors completed over 50 short films. Learn skills in directing, editing and cinematography. Nacg is a research center for film scholars and media makers, a digitzation and preservation center for all formats of moving image art, as well as ensuring access. Founded by, amongst others, stephen dwoskin and bob cobbing, inspired by jonas mekass the filmmakers cooperative in new york. It offers distributors the opportunity to promote their films in most prominent positions, using salesdriving ads that link directly to booking. As a 501c3 we provide the fiscal oversight required by many foundations and the tax deduction desired by individual donors. The filmmakers cooperative benefit music in new york. We make films in line with our strong ethics, its what matters most to us. Unlike many other forms of art, cinema generally requires the participation of a. Live film soundtracks is the 10th annual film makers cooperative fmc benefit concert a singular celebration of avantgarde music and expanded cinema, featuring neverbeforeseen collaborations and performances by an incredible lineup of visionary artists.