Jacob Burns Film Center
Monica Castillo is a seasoned film programmer and writer with extensive experience in the media and arts sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Film Programmer at the Jacob Burns Film Center, Monica has also contributed as a freelance writer for various platforms, including RogerEbert.com, where film reviews and features are produced. Previous roles include Associate Curator at The Paley Center for Media, where programming and exhibitions were developed, and Arts and Culture Reporter for Colorado Public Radio. With a background in writing for prominent outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post, Monica's expertise spans movie criticism, media programming, and digital video content creation. Monica holds a Master of Arts in Journalism from the University of Southern California and dual Bachelor's degrees in Sociology from Boston University.
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Jacob Burns Film Center
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is a nonprofit arts and education hub located on a three-building campus in the New York Metro area. The JBFC brings the transformative power of film to the surrounding community through unique programming and discussion, shared experiences, and educational initiatives. Since opening in 2001, over 3,000,000 people have enjoyed the best of current American and foreign cinema, unique film series, and special events at the five screen theater complex. A pioneer in visual literacy education, the Jacob Burns Film Center offers courses in filmmaking, screenwriting, and animation for students of all ages at our state-of-the-art Media Arts Lab, and develops curriculums for public schools throughout the region.