In honor of Spring, and for the benefit of artists, writers, and filmmakers alike, the Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) is hosting FREE Professional Development consultations and workshops this May:

Legal and Business Issues for Film and Video Professionals
Tuesday, May 8, 5:30 - 8:30pm

Speaker: Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Long-time collaborators Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) will give
one-on-one consultations to filmmakers with legal issues pertaining to
their projects. This session requires an appointment to attend as
spaces are limited.

Brooklyn Arts Council
55 Washington Street, Suite 218

By Subway:
A or C to High Street
F to York Street

BAC Film Festival Filmmaker Series for Writers Part I
Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Speaker: Award-winning Screenwriter Ela Thier
Learn what to look for and include in a completed screenplay
script as ideas go from the mind to the pen. This workshop is designed
for writers of all levels.

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus
Spike Lee Screening Room
1 University Plaza, Brooklyn

By Subway: A/C or F to Jay Street/Borough Hall

Getting it Down in Writing: A Workshop for Immigrant Artists
Wednesday, May 30, 6:00 - 8:00pm

Speakers: Kay Turner, BAC Folk Arts Director and Daisy Rosenblum, NYFA Immigrant Outreach Coordinator
Learn to prepare three documents essential for an artist's
career: the artist statement, project narrative, and personal biography,
with a focus on assisting artists who are non-native English speakers.
Artists of all disciplines are welcome to attend.

Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza

By Subway:
2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum