Queens World #13 will run April 16 – 28 with 46 Blocs of films from 19 nations. We are set to return to the Museum of the Moving Image, Kaufman Astoria Studios for 11 days of films that will astonish, excite, challenge and ultimately move you in two of our Borough’s great cultural jewels. We will see you in Queens!
Where: 36-01 35 Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 – View on Google Maps
Website: www.movingimage.us
What: The prestigious Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria, where ‘film comes alive’, features two spacious theatres where films are screened daily – The Red Stone Room, with 267 seats, and Bartos Room, with 68. Known as the only museum in America devoted to showcasing an extensive collection of the art, history, technique, and technology of moving images, MoMI is a truly welcoming destination, unlike any other.
Where: 34-12 36th Street, Astoria, NY, 11106 – View on Google Maps
Website: www.kaufmanastoria.com
What: Initially home to Paramount Pictures, Kaufman Astoria Studios (KAS) is now a well-renowned production center, used for top Hollywood films, Netflix, Showtime, Amazon, Starz, and countless others, standing apart from all others in New York and the East Coast. KAS’s screening room seats up to 74 people and screens several film programs daily.
Where: 1302 44th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 – View on Google Maps
Website: www.thelocalny.com
What: This alternative venue, with a large screening room in the main common area has hosted the Queens World annual Trailer Party for 8 years as well as the Indie Works monthly screening series and other film centric events. Comfortable bar with casual seating inside/outside.
Where: 5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101 – View on Google Maps
Website: www.culturelablic.org
What: An extremely popular indoor and outdoor event space in the heart of Long Island Socially distanced, accessible and right in the heart of the LIC arts community and adjacent to the Plaxal galleries.
Where: 41-01 75th Street Elmhurst, NY 11373 – View on Google Maps
Website: www.sherpakyidug.org
What:This revered cultural institution in the heart of Jackson Heights the heart of the Nepalis Community. For months the center has provided food, tests, vaccines and is now hosting 2 days of films from Nepal.
Queens World Film Initiative, Inc. programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and by New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan and the Department of Youth and Community Development.
Since our opening, we have screened 2,109 films from 98 nations including 36 films by NYC School Children. Help us bring the world to Queens and Queens to the world!
