Bronx Independent Cinema Center Inaugural Gala

It's time to celebrate Cinema in The Bronx. Join us for our Inaugural Gala at the The Dugout on Thursday, November 16th. This special night of entertainment, food, drinks, and reflection will bring our community together to celebrate our accomplishments and honor the contributions of Bronx filmmakers.

We've been working to show The Bronx community our commitment to unite filmmakers from diverse backgrounds with a shared passion for learning and thriving in our communities. Incorporated in September 2022, this past year of programs has shown our dedication in the form of workshops, screenings, industry mixers, panels, tours and trivia nights. 

Our vision is clear: develop an independent cinema center in The Bronx to create a space for community engagement and professional development. 

That's why the Inaugural Gala kicks off our fundraising campaign! We need to raise $250,000 by the end of next year to make our vision a reality and stay on track for our 2025 fundraising goal of $1,000,000. Watch our Fundraising Video right now and make a tax-deductible donation.

Meet The Honorees

Dawn Porter 

Dawn Porter is an American documentary filmmaker and the founder of Trilogy Films. Her award-winning films include Gideon’s Army (2013) and Spies of Mississippi (2014).  Her work has been featured on HBO, Netflix, CNN, PBS, MSNBC, MTV Films, and other platforms. Porter’s latest documentary, "The Lady Bird Diaries," an all-archival documentary about Lady Bird Johnson debuted at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival where it won the Lone Star Prize. Additional credits include “The Me You Can’t See” (Apple TV+), “Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer” (National Geographic), “The Way I See It” (Focus Features), “John Lewis: Good Trouble” (CNN, Magnolia Pictures), “37 Words” (ESPN), and “Un(re)solved” (Frontline PBS). 

Thomas Allen Harris

Thomas Allen Harris is a critically acclaimed, interdisciplinary artist who explores family, identity, and spirituality in a participatory practice. Since 1990, Harris has remixed archives from multiple origins throughout his work, challenging hierarchy within historical narratives through the use of pioneering documentary and research methodologies that center vernacular image and collaboration. He is currently working on a new television show, Family Pictures USA, which takes a radical look at neighborhoods and cities of the United States through the lens of family photographs, collaborative performances, and personal testimony sourced from their communities.

Randy Wilkins

Randy Wilkins is a three-time Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and editor from the Bronx, NY. As a director, Randy's latest effort is helming "The Captain," a seven-episode docuseries on New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter for ESPN. In addition, Randy directed the series premiere episode of "Dear ..." featuring Spike Lee and a number of episodes for the show's second season for Apple+. His commercial work includes the Jackie Robinson Day spot for Major League Baseball and the Pepsi Holiday Give Back. Outside of directing, Randy has served as Lead Editor on numerous Spike Lee joints, including "She's Gotta Have It" and "Rodney King" for Netflix.

Details:

Venue: The Dugout

Address: 880 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10452

Doors Open: 6:00PM

Program: 7:00PM to 9:00PM

Dress: Cocktail

Our tickets are a pay-as-you-wish donation starting at $25. If you are able to donate more, consider purchasing your ticket at a higher level or sponsoring our event! Learn more about our gala sponsorships.

All ticket holders will receive an acknowledgement letter detailing the tax-deductible portion of their ticket.