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We have some sudden stage openings at Brooklyn Fire Proof! Read all about that, the new Blade campaign shot at our stages, and the Naomi Watts’ movie “The Wolf Hour,” that premiered at Sundance, in our latest newsletter. It’s here: 

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Behind the scenes still from the Blade campaign shot in our Stage A by Dynamo Films a month or so ago. They built a number of small sets around the stage, and used different color seamless paper for around six or seven different print/video ads. Great use of our space! (We’ll get a longer version of this on our blog soon you can see the results.) @flyblade @johnjaxheimer @hotnewroommate @lebeaunyc #flyblade #campaign #lebeaunyc #yoga #setlife #behindthescenes #soundstage #moviestudio #soundstagebrooklyn #soundstagenyc #brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #seamless #fisherdolly #grip #gaffer #adcampaign #newyorkfilm #advertising #brooklyn #bushwick #eastwilliamsburg #moviestudionewyork #photostudio #filmstudio #nycfilm #nycproduction #videoproduction #videoproductionnyc #photostudiobrooklyn https://www.instagram.com/p/BxkrkmNA2O-/?igshid=4lmcfn7v1wjl

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Why is there a picture of Governor Cuomo and Ben Stiller on Brooklyn Fire Proof’s Tumblr? You’ll have to read our new newsletter to find out! (We can tell you that we welcome Netflix to the neighborhood, have a mini-Bushwick-production-guide, talk tax credits and have good L Train news for once! Read it here: https://t.co/Q8u6Y2VSuH @nygovcuomo @benstiller @netflix @netflixfilm #brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #governorcuomo #benstiller #netflix #bushwick #soundstage #moviestudio #productioninnewyork #newyorktaxcredit #productiontaxcredit #ltrain #mta #subwaynews #newyorkmovieindustry #brooklyn #bushwickmovie #netflixinbushwick #welcometotheneighborhood https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdWXo2AJdX/?igshid=25c3ebaabh8

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Director Alistair Banks Griffin’s “The Wolf Hour,” starring Naomi Watts, premiered at this year’s Sundance fest. The film shot large swaths in our Stages A and B in late 2017. We’ve been eager to see the film, and we’ll let you guys know about screening or streaming news. The director did an piece with Filmmaker Magazine, where he stated: “To me the objective of almost any director is to hide the artifice, to erase the pencil lines and the strings that hold it all up. What you see on screen is only the tiny tip of the iceberg. The crew that pulled these things together on The Wolf Hour is the hidden pride. Since they have done their job so brilliantly nothing jumps out at you, from the lighting down to the weight of a bag of groceries. There are so many unsung heroes who moved mountains to make some tiny detail pop off just in the nick of time. I think for The Wolf Hour this is most pronounced in the sets, props and dec, perhaps more than the average film. Almost every inch of the film was a construct down to the tiny dents in the wall paster, the rust on the door peephole—even the buildings outside.” @sundanceorg @naomiwatts #thewolfhour #naomiwatts #alistairbanksgriffin #sundance #sundancefilmfestival #sundancefilmfestival2019 #wolfhour #featurefilm #movie #setlife #brooklynfireproof#brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #filmfestival #brooklyln #filmmaking #soundstage #newyorkmovie #moviestudio #nycstage #brooklynsoundstage #newyorkfilm #nycfilmmaker #production #productioncompany #newyork #newyorkmedia #bushwick #newyorkfilmstage #brooklynfilmmaking https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLQhVsgQqS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=og456zlj2dl1

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Last summer, we welcomed our friends Troma to Brooklyn Fire Proof to shoot elements of director/founder Lloyd Kaufman’s latest opus, “Shakespeare’s Shitstorm.” They shot a great deal of the film’s exteriors in our back alley/backlot, including a wild protest scene. They also used our Studios 1, 2, and 3 for some set builds, and to take advantage of the NY QPF tax incentive. Troma is an underground NYC film institution, but they generally can’t afford to shoot in NYC! Brooklyn Fire Proof got involved in this project to help get Troma back to NYC, and BFP’s Kenneth Filmer and Thomas Burr Dodd became co-executive producers of this sure-to-be-interesting film. Troma is doing some focus group screenings of the film now, and it should officially launch soon and we’ll definitely let you know. Brooklyn Fire Proof was honored to work with Troma, and we should remind everyone that we are more than happy to work with any production at any budget level, and besides our QPF soundstages, we have a vast array of interesting industrial locations available for features, TV shows, commericals, music videos, photo shoots, or anything else. Email us at stages@brooklynfireproof.com or call us at 718-456-7571 to set up a scout or to discuss availability and rates. @lloydkaufman @tromateam @tromavillecitizen @tromaarmy @dylanmarsgreenberg @amanda_flowersss @badtechno #brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #filmfestival #brooklyln #queens #museumofthemovingimage #filmmaking #soundstage #newyorkmovie #moviestudio #nycstage #brooklynsoundstage #newyorkfilm #nycfilmmaker #production #productioncompany #newyork #newyorkmedia #bushwick #newyorkfilmstage #brooklynfilmmaking #troma #tromaville #tromaentertainment #toxicavenger #shakespearesshitstorm #lloydkaufman #michaelherz #onlocation #behindthescenes https://www.instagram.com/p/BwaC-FWAYo4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ix9wtd8uuzn6

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Say what you will about our stage vs. other stages, but you can bet that we’re the only NYC soundstage with a black cat in a bowtie in their office. Not only do we work with productions of all sizes, from student films to major motion pictures, we have A KITTY WITH BOWTIE. This is Jupiter, sometimes called Jupie, in his finest finery. When you come here shoot or scout, please stop by and pet him. #onlynewyorkstagewithakittywithabowtie #kittywithabowtie #jupiterthecat #nycsfanciestcat #moviestudio #brooklynfireproof #fancycatsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSeUcrAM0Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hit74md619dj

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Brooklyn Fire Proof was a proud sponsor of the Queens World Film Festival, which just celebrated its 9th anniversary. This year, we provided a prize package of a day of stage space in our Seltzer Rooms along with a grip and electric kit to the festival’s Special Jury Prize winners. We’re pleased to congratulate Jean Goto and Adam Lim, pictured above. Queens World Film Festival Executive Director Katha Cato states: “As we close out the 9th Annual Queens World Film Festival we are so happy to partner with Brooklyn Fire Proof Stages in providing this prize package to Jean and Adam. We have worked with Patrick Chen, their producing partner for several years and we know that this is a worthy team indeed. A huge thank you to BFPS for making this possible. Here’s to year 10!” Winner Jean Goto adds: ‘Adam and I are thrilled to have won the Brooklyn Fire Proof Stages Special Jury prize— having our film screen with Queens World Film Festival was such a pleasure and this is truly the cherry on the top! By giving us time on a soundstage, we’ve been encouraged to create more films and inspired to not wait, but do it now. I’m so excited to see what comes from this partnership and so grateful to Katha and Don for their belief in us!” Brooklyn Fire Proof is a big believer in working with New York’s entire film community, and we enjoy doing our part to develop up-and-coming talent. Thanks to Queens World’s Katha and Don, and we look forward to seeing Jean and Adam at our stages. @queensworldfilmfest @adamjlim @jeanmiyoshigoto @patmander @navajoproductions @movingimagenyc @hawkfinn1 #brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #queensworld #queensworldfilmfestival #filmfestival #sponsorship #filmfestivalsponsor #brooklyln #queens #museumofthemovingimage #momi #productionpackage #filmmaking #soundstage #newyorkmovie #moviestudio #festivalwinner #nycstage #brooklynsoundstage #newyorkfilm #nycfilmmaker #production #productioncompany #newyork #newyorkmedia #bushwick #newyorkfilmstage #brooklynfilmmaking #queensfilm #queensworldfilm https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSA97cAFaj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qbdjs4mea7kh

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NEXT FRIDAY, April 12, 730pm, is our screening celebrating the launch of Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom, and showing the films made by the students. THE SCREENING IS FREE. The Millennium Film Workshop, who pioneered independent film workshops over 50 years ago, were brought in to provide teachers, and Job Path, an NYC organization focused on assisting those with developmental disabilities lead independent lives, was brought in to provide students. The class focused on new media/cell phone filmmaking. The program was created by Brooklyn Fire Proof Stage Director Kenneth Filmer. Brooklyn Fire Proof plans to host more workshops of this nature, bringing a variety of interesting educating organizations into our workspaces and studios to teach filmmaking to a variety of individuals, including many who might not otherwise be in a film program. Please join us! @jobpathnyc @mfw1966 @millennium_film_journal @hijacknow @bardenmuse @moniiqwa @small6923 #brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #jobpathnyc #millenniumfilmworkshop #filmmaking #filmmakingworkshop #classroom #brooklynfireproofclassroom #disabilityarts #moviestudio #artcollective #brooklyn #bushwick #eastwilliamsburg #artistslofts #independentfilmmaking #iphonecinema #experimentalfilm #newmedia #cellphonefilmmaking #newyorkstage #soundstagebrooklyn #newyorkproductioncompany #filmschool #indiefilmschool #undergroundfilm #brooklynart #screening #disabilityadvocacy #newyorkfree https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4VRZOA5q4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10oevgvnhhw4a

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Back in 2012, Spank Rock shot his video for “Car Song,” featuring Santigold in our Stage A. The video was directed by Luis Gispert. We just came across this making of for the video, which is informative and a great snapshot of what our stages looked like in 2012. We have some great behind the scenes photos of our own which we can share soon ourselves. We’ve had thousands of music videos by notable artists, who dig our relaxed, artistic environment. Contact us if you’d like to shoot your video here. @naeemjuwan @santigold @luis_gispert #spankrock #carsong #santigold #luisgispert #brooklynfireproofstages #brooklynfireproof #musicvideos #nycfilm #brooklynsoundstage #newyorkart #newyorkstage #nycsoundstage #brooklynart #brooklynfilm #brooklynfilmmaking #bushwick #williamsburg #brooklyn #bfp #newyorkcinema #brooklynstage #gripandelectric #setlife #musicvideo #musicvideoproduction #behindthescenes #makingof #music #musicvideoshoot #bushwickbrooklyn https://www.instagram.com/p/BvfJVuqA5bo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5wvfg7r44ryp

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Films of Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom Screening on April 12, BFP Sponsors The Queens World Film Fest, and BFP Stage Openings and News

"The Films of Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom" - Free Screening April 12, 2019, 7:30pm

Brooklyn Fire Proof is pleased to announce a new initiative launched in early 2019: Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom. The first step of the program aims to bring filmmaking education and skills to members of the New York community with no previous filmmaking education, while utilizing a simple, and universal tool: the cell phone. To commend the completion of the first workshop series, BFP will present a free, open-to-the-public screening of the completed films, along with a short documentary about the program, at Brooklyn Fire Proof on Friday, April 12 at 7:30pm. The filmmakers, programmers and educators will all be in attendance.

The BFP Classroom initiative has come together thanks to key organizations that BFP has worked with over the past decade, bringing together the Millennium Film Workshop and Job Path as partners this inaugural session. Together they’ve launched a “new media” filmmaking class, with an emphasis on cell phone filmmaking, utilizing avant- garde techniques. The creator of the BFP Classroom program, Kenneth Filmer, BFP’s Director of Stages, Production and Programming elaborates: “The goal of Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom is to give people filmmaking skills who might not ordinarily be making films. Despite the talk about diversity in the media, most films still seem to be made by well-to-do, fancifully educated types. We want to see the students become skilled filmmakers, and hopefully eventually film professionals (a second-tier, job placement program is in the planning phases). And for purely personal reasons, I just want to see the films created as a result of the program.”

The Millennium Film Workshop, a renowned NYC-based experimental film organization, took the lead on instruction. The four Classroom sessions were led by Millennium’s Joey Huertas & Paul Echeverria and taught students the basics of screenwriting, production, editing, screening and distribution (all within the cell phone). Students were selected by Job Path, a NYC organization focused on assisting those with developmental disabilities to live independent lives.

During the break in the workshop’s 5-week schedule, a gallery show—“The Exhibitions”—ran for two weeks in one of BFPs on-site galleries. The group show was co-curated by Art//Division’s founders, Johnny Mattei and Robert Hill, and BFP’s curatorial arm, BFP Creative, and offered a look into a journey through the lives of the artists. 


The inaugural workshops, and the associated art show, were both successes, and BFP looks forward to planning its next round of Classroom workshops and seeking new partners to collaborate with. To close the kick-off season Brooklyn Fire Proof will publicly premiere the initial students’ films, as well as a documentary made throughout the process.

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FILM WORKSHOP:

The Millennium Film Workshop is an NYC-based non-profit organization that has pioneered filmmaking workshops since its founding in 1966, and is dedicated to the exhibition, study, and practice of avant-garde and experimental cinema. Joey Huertas is the Executive Director of the Millennium Film Workshop, and is an award winning film & performance artist, social worker and art therapist. He also runs his own DIY underground monthly film screening/reading series called Hijack! Paul Echeverria is an assistant professor of communication & media arts at Western Connecticut State University and the founding director of the Digital and Interactive Media Arts (DIMA) program, and Millennium Film Workshop board member.

ABOUT JOB PATH:

Job Path is an organization that helps people with autism, intellectual and other developmental disabilities find stable and satisfying employment, live in their own homes and contribute their skills and talents to community life. Established in 1978, Job Path was also a pioneer, being the first organization of its kind in New York State and one of the first in the country. Last year the people Job Path supports worked at close to 100 different businesses and not-for-profit organization across New York City. Job Path’s art program, Art//Division, was built to reinforce the idea that art is for everyone, regardless of backgrounds or life experiences.

For more information about Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom, or to get involved, email kenneth@brooklynfireproof.com. For information about the upcoming screening, or other special events, visit www.brooklynfireproofstages.com/screenings.

“The Films of Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom”

In Association with Millennium Film Workshop and Job Path
 At Brooklyn Fire Proof’s Seltzer Room Studios, 102 Ingraham St., Brooklyn, NY 11237 Friday, April 12, 2019, 730pm FREE - Seating will be available for approximately 160 people and will be first-come, first-served.

Opening Night of the Queens World Film Festival Tonight!

Brooklyn Fire Proof is a proud sponsor of the Queens World Film Festival, which tuns nine in 2019. This year's festival includes an annual multi day/multi venue festival, youth-oriented educational initiatives and year round screening opportunities for QWFF filmmakers, past and present. The festival is programmed in thematic blocks with evocative titles, and each program is followed by a post-screening dialogue to engage audiences from the demographically diverse communities that comprise the borough of Queens. Each year the festival has a very robust submission session, with films coming from all over the globe, 63 nations to date, including Cuba, Franc, Spain, Serbia, Korea, Bangladesh, China, Italy, the Ukraine, Iran, Scotland, Belgium, Finland and the UK to name just a few. In every year’s festival there are tender films, heartbreaking films, and several works that are extremely provocative, maybe even, disturbing and the selections tie us into conversations people are having around the world via the real stars of the festival: the films. It’s about surrendering to the films, without looking for familiar names, titles, scores. It’s about creating the right context for personal, intimate films grouped together for a cinematic experience you will not get anywhere else on the planet. The 9th Annual Queens World Film Festival returns to the Museum of the Moving Image in both the Redstone theatre and the Bartos screening room as well as the historic Zukor Theatre at the Kaufman Astoria Studios located right next door for 11 days of exciting indie films - March 21 - 31, 2019. Strategically placed between the two venues is the fabled Astor Room with incredible food and special discounts just for QWFF participants and attendees. The festival village is located in the Astoria Arts District which is subway close and easy to find via foot or in your car (Yes, there is street and metered parking!) Tonight is the Queens World Film Festival's 2019 opening night. More information is available here: https://www.queensworldfilmfestival.com/events/2019/opening_night/

We'd also like to highlight the fest's two honoree screenings: https://www.queensworldfilmfestival.com/events/2019/TPOG/ https://www.queensworldfilmfestival.com/events/2019/honoree/ The two panels this for this year are also a highlight: https://www.queensworldfilmfestival.com/events/2019/panel/ https://www.queensworldfilmfestival.com/events/2019/blockchain/

Some Open Availability and New Developments in Our Stages

We have a lot of our regular clients tell us that they can never get into our stages because we're always booked with long term shoots. While it's true that we've had big shows in about 70% of the time over the last 4 or so years, we do have a decent amount of open availability over the next few months. For anyone who hasn't been here in a while, we have made some significant changes and additions in our stages, including: -An additional 15 tons of HVAC air conditioning added to our large stages, for a total of 35 tons of air conditioning (as well as another 15 tons of HVAC in our smaller stages). -A new, robust gigabit up/down FiOS WiFi connection with high-speed Ubiquiti base stations installed in every support stage, studio and support room. -Two new parking lots, one with a rolling gate, security cameras, and a turn-key production office on site. Of course, we're still a New York State QPF, with five soundstages, support rooms, cycloramas, drive-on access, heavy cam-lock power, a huge array of industrial locations and two buildings full of additional loft office/work space. We're constantly doing everything we can to make our environment a welcoming, creative place to work. Email us at stages@brooklynfireproof.com or call us at 718-456-7571 to set up a scout or to discuss availability and rates.

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“Films of Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom,” in association with Millennium Film Workshop and Job Path A brand new screening at Brooklyn Fire Proof’s Seltzer Room Studios, 102 Ingraham St., Brooklyn, NY 11237 Friday, April 12, 2019, 730pm FREE - Seating will be available for approximately 160 people and will be first-come, first-served. Brooklyn Fire Proof, the creative complex of movie studios, artists’ workspaces, and art galleries located in Bushwick is pleased to announce a new initiative launched in early 2019: Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom. The first step of the program aims to bring filmmaking education and skills to members of the New York community with no previous filmmaking education, while utilizing a simple, and universal tool: the cell phone. The Classroom initiative has come together thanks to key organizations that BFP has worked with over the past decade, bringing together the Millennium Film Workshop and Job Path as partners this inaugural session. Together they’ve launched a “new media” filmmaking class, with an emphasis on cell phone filmmaking, utilizing avant- garde techniques. The screening with feature the films created by the students during the inaugural workshop, as well as a new film documenting the class itself. The filmmakers, programmers, and educators will be in attendance. Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom created by Kenneth Filmer for Brooklyn Fire Proof. Director, Producer, Editor: Kenneth Filmer Cinematographer: Zachary McGeehan Animation: Nouri Zander Original Illustrations: Monica Ramos Executive Producer: Thomas Burr Dodd @mfw1966 @jobpathnyc @millennium_film_journal @moniiqwa #millenniumfilmworkshop #jobpathnyc #brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #moviestudio #moviestudios #freenyc #screening #filmmakingworkshop #cellphonefilmmaking #disabilityarts #newyorkstages #brooklynsoundstage #bushwick #brooklyn #production #televisionproduction #tv #filmmaking #seltzerrooms #greenscreen #nyc #nycstage #brooklynstudio #brooklynstage #productionstudio #cyclorama #newmedia #nycart #artscollective https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKTJlvlBM9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c3p47bd74os2

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Here’s a great, old shot from Isabella Rossellini’s “Green Porno” shot on in our Nut Roaster Stages - Stages A and B. The show was shown on Sundance TV and was followed by “Seduce Me,” also shot here at Brooklyn Fire Proof. Just one of thousands of stellar projects shot at Brooklyn Fire Proof. @isabellarossellini @sundancetv #sundance #isabellarossellini #greenporno #seduceme #brooklynfireproof #sundancetv #brooklynfireproofstages #cyc #cyclorama #newyorkfilm #soundstage #moviestudio #moviestudios #brooklyn #bushwick https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCUK4GgYaN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hubxf855mle2

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The amazing Kim Gordon, in a still from our friend Marcel Dzama’s film “Une Danse des Bouffons (A Jester’s Dance).” Marcel and his team shot this here at Brooklyn Fire Proof, in our Seltzer Room Studios and Nut Roaster Stages. It was commissioned by the Toronto International Film Festival, and premiered there as a tribute to David Cronenberg. Music was done by members of Arcade Fire. Brooklyn Fire Proof screened the film publicly as part of its 2016 Summer Screening Series. It’s a great piece. @marceldzama @kimletgordon @davidzwirner @arcadefire @tiff_net @natepommer #unedansedesbouffons #ajestersdance #marceldzama #kimgordon #arcadefire #davidcronenberg #tiff #davidzwirner #brooklynfireproof #newyorkmoviestudio #brooklynsoundstage #bushwick #newyorkfilmproduction #filmnewyork #moviestudio #soundstage #production #film #art https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJ5-rzgq_3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=74m1sq7ubgru

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In 2017, we were thrilled to have Raekwon and PURE in our Seltzer Room greenscreen Studio 2, for the official “M&N” video. The video was directed by The Chain Gang (Erick Sasso + Brian Wendelken). Brooklyn Fire Proof’s production arm co-produced this one, with Director of Stages, Production and Programming Kenneth Filmer and Founder/CEO Thomas Burr Dodd serving as co-executive producers. We shot some great behind-the-scenes photos during the shoot, and we’ll share more of those in the future. This is a nice one of the key creatives in our Seltzer Room halls. @sasso @bgwmedia @thechaingang.tv @raekwon #raekwon #pure #musicvideo #wutang #wutangclan #brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #moviestudio #moviestudios #newyorkstages #brooklynsoundstage #bushwick #brooklyn #production #televisionproduction #tv #filmmaking #seltzerrooms #greenscreen #chaingang #thechaingang #hiphop #musicvideoproduction #nyc #rapmusic #nycstage #brooklynstudio #brooklynstage #productionstudio #cyclorama https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu-M3C9lJNx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ajkpuq4j9ybj

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Our good friends from “Forged in Fire” shot their first 5 seasons here at Brooklyn Fire Proof, in our Stages A and B. They essentially took over the stages for a couple of years here. It was a fun, albeit messy, experience. Pictured are a couple of those ballistic skeletons they used for sword tests. #forgedinfire #forgedinfire🔥 #skeleton #historychannel #brooklynfireproof #brooklynfireproofstages #moviestudio #moviestudios #newyorkstages #brooklynsoundstage #bushwick #brooklyn #production #televisionproduction #blacksmith #blacksmithing #sword #swordmaking #nutroaster #tv #filmmaking @forgedinfire @whiskey2whiskey @history @bakerblades @dougmarcaida @jneilsonknives https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7F1xYFl-R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ebzzpxycte8j

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The L Train, After Years of Deliberation, is Staying Open

On Thursday January 3rd, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the L train was not completely shutting down for repairs after all. Despite nearly three years of community meetings and general upheaval to prepare for the so-called "L-pocalypse," the governor announced a new plan that would avoid requiring a full closing. While residents of Brooklyn's most populated neighborhoods are celebrating, no one is more excited about the announcement than business owners in Williamsburg, Bushwick, Ridgewood and Bed-Stuy. The MTA was expected to shutter the tunnel for 15 months beginning April 27 to fix subway infrastructure that was damaged by flooding during superstorm Sandy in 2012. Now, the governor says the work can be done in a less disruptive way using a new design that was developed after he toured the tunnel in December with engineers from Columbia and Cornell universities.

The MTA confirmed that the recommendations could be achieved and accepted the proposed changes, reversing years of planning in a matter of hours.

"We have a shared goal in this effort: to make sure New Yorkers are subjected to the least possible disruptions as a result of this necessary repair work," MTA chairman Fernando Ferrer had said. "With the L Project, and all our major projects, we’re consistently looking for new and innovative methods, and the guidance and recommendations we have received today will ease the strain on customers and help us ensure we are providing a consistently reliable service."

This of course means that Brooklyn Fire Proof, conveniently located right next to the Morgan L Train stop, will be operating at full capacity for the remainder of the year, without the expected MTA hiccups.

Super Special Rates in the Seltzer Rooms Throughout February!

In celebration of the L Train staying open, we are offering a huge sale throughout February. Our Seltzer Rooms are incredibly popular with indie features, music videos, photos shoots and commerical pieces and include a white cyc, a green cyc, full grids, cam-lock power, sound-proofing, direct street access, two hair and make-up stations, and are eliglble for the New York State production tax incentive (QPF Level 1).

More information about the spaces can be found here on our website and just a few of the projects shot in those rooms can be found on our blog here.

For the entire month of February, mention our newsletter promotion and get 50% off of our rack, or published, rate in the Seltzer Rooms. (This does not include the equipment rental.) The discount does not include our ever-popular Nut Roaster Stages, but we do have some availability in February in those rooms, too. Email us at stages@brooklynfireproof.com or call us at 718-456-7571 for availability and rates.

New York Asian Film Festival Ticket Giveaways

The New York Asian Film Festival, who Brooklyn Fire Proof is proud to sponsor, is doing their first ever winter showcase. The opening night festivities feature a Q&A with actress Ha Ji-Min and an opening party. We're giving away a pair of tickets to the event. (We will also be doing more giveaways and a feature with the fest in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.)

MISS BAEK - 미쓰백


Lee Ji-won, South Korea, 2018, DCP, 98m


Cast: Han Ji-min, Kim Si-a, Lee Hee-jun


Korean with English subtitles


North American Premiere

In a riveting against-type performance, popular Korean actress Han Ji-min embodies the titular antihero, scruffy and reckless ex-con Miss Baek. From car washer to masseuse, she struggles to rise above her social outcast status until she meets an imperiled child who mirrors her own traumatic past. She sets out to save the little girl from her abusive parents, only for the child's conniving mother to scheme against her. This impressive debut by director Lee Ji-won is a personal story, in which she comes to terms with her own inability to help a neighborhood child.

Date And Time

Fri, February 1, 2019

7:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST

Location

SVA Theatre

333 West 23rd Street

New York, NY 10011 The first person to email stages@brookynfireproof.com with "MISS BAEK Tickets" in the subject line wins a pair of tickets to the event.

Introducing Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom

We've been working on this for the longest time, but we're finally moving forward on Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom. Brooklyn Fire Proof Classroom is a new program where we'll use our on-site facilities to put together film educators and professionals with a variety of organizations to provide students who otherwise might not be in film programs.

Our first foray into the program pairs the storied non-profit experimental film teaching center the Millennium Film Workshop with JobPath, who places adults with developmental disabilities into employment, and to utilize their skills within the community. The class is a focus of filmmaking with New Media, mainly cell phones and laptops, with a focus on art cinema.

There will also be an integrated art show, with many of the same students, who are part of Job Path's Art//Division program–and opening on February 1st–co-curated by our sister company, BFP Creative.

A screening of the films created will happen later in February as well.

Stay tuned for way more details about this. The first session of the program was a great, positive experience.

Built in the DIY spirit, Brooklyn Fire Proof Stages is dedicated to providing a low stress and productive environment, encouraging the creative pursuit of both independent and commercial art.  With 17,000 square feet of full-service film, television, and photography sound stages, we are a New York State Qualified Production Facility, with on site grip and electric rentals, a cafe and bar, an event space, and a multitude of interior and exterior locations.  Our stage crew is dedicated to providing a friendly, full-service experience to all productions, at all budgets.

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Shot in our Seltzer Room Studios. 🎬🚗🚘 • Repost from @tomsontee: “NEW WORK for @facebook -- Directed this 3 spot campaign to showcase how to gear creative toward @instagram stories. The original spots are 9:16. Cropped to 4:5 here to fit an insta post. Thank you so much to the crew, from pre to post, that spent many many hours bringing these to life with me-- Production Co.: @ghostrobot Executive Producers: Mark De Pace, Zachary Mortensen Producers: @cpconrad , @nadeaulikemeadow Production Coordinator: @jakeeisner Director: @tomsontee DP: @coryfraimanlott Production Designer: @patriciacruzjamandre Editor+Suit Guy: Dean Marcial Score+Sound Design: @kellermcdivitt Compositor: @apnoble Illustrator: @pillowcat ...and many more! Special thanks to: @melvinmogoli , @georgiajenkinsdotcom , @chalanire , @mykiiey_a_cris and @avasofiamattox”