The Bronx River Film Diaries
at the Bronx River Art Center (BRAC)
On view April 25th - May 31st, 2025
The Bronx Filmmakers Collective (TBxF), in partnership with Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) and Bronx River Alliance, is proud to present The Bronx River Film Diaries, an experimental documentary workshop and film challenge celebrating Earth Day 2025.
Inspired by this year’s global Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” the project centers on the local theme “Our Power, Our River”, inviting Bronx residents to explore their relationship with the Bronx River through personal, poetic filmmaking. These artists had five days to create short films using recording devices such as smartphones, DSLRs, and camcorders to shoot in one or more of the Bronx River’s key green spaces, from Starlight Park to the Bronx River Forest. The Bronx River Film Diaries aims to amplify local voices, promote environmental awareness, and celebrate the Bronx River as a vital cultural and ecological resource.
Artists/Artistas:
Bryan Christian, Our Power Our River
Carlos Benitez, My Crumbled Home
Fredd Ochavo, Aquehung
Hannah Leshaw, Jean Claire
Harry "Cappytan" Santiago, A River Runs Wild
J.E. Clarke, A Bronx River Dog Diary
Josafat Concepción, Calamus
Kathleen Sampey, When I Think of the Bronx River
Maia Wheaton, Restoring Whimsy
Maria Elena Adorno, The Bronx
Robert Lee Sims III, A Bronx River Tale
Séda, Rivers
Susan Bruno, Maravillosos Paisajes de NY
Wooho Kim, Light in the Current
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The Bronx Filmmakers Collective (TBxF) is dedicated to fostering a thriving film community in the Bronx by providing accessible, high-quality education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for filmmakers at all levels.
Through dynamic workshops, industry partnerships, and collaborative initiatives, we equip emerging artists with foundational skills while offering established Bronx filmmakers the resources and networks necessary to elevate their craft.
By inspiring the creation of bold, original work and amplifying authentic Bronx narratives, TBxF challenges mainstream portrayals of the borough, ensuring its rich cultural complexity is represented on screen. Our mission is to empower Bronx storytellers, strengthen the local arts ecosystem, and contribute to a more inclusive and representative film industry.
TBxF celebrates 7 years!
Member Phillip Bell teaches a class on Documentary Film at the Mott Haven branch of the NYPL.