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Special Preview of "Brave New Camera"

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Silas Theatre
6:00 pm

Reserve Tickets

Please join us for a very special event: the premiere of the trailer for the forthcoming full length documentary Brave New Camera, as well as several exclusive clips from the project, and panel discussions with a diverse and exciting set of individuals who are deeply involved with the photographic medium today.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Brave New Camera is a documentary that explores the evolution of the camera as the rise of smartphones has enabled instant, seamless global distribution of images. BNC features commentary from noted thinkers, artists, photographers, curators, educators, social media companies, photojournalists, and technology users about how this shift affects society, relationships and identities.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Doors at 6pm, event begins at 6:45pm, drinks will be available before and after the program.  This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested.  Please click this link to RSVP, or click the ticket icon above.
Panel #1:
Mark Lubell, Director @ The International Center of Photography
Charles H. Traub, Chair MFA Photo, Video and Related Media @ School of Visual Arts
Mia Fineman, Associate Photography Curator @ The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Hannah Pileggi, UX Researcher @ Facebook/Instagram
Maykel Loomans, Product Designer @ Facebook
Panel #2:
Stephen Frailey, Chair BFA Photography @ School of Visual Arts
Nathan Jurgenson, Social Media Theorist and Researcher @ Snapchat
Penelope Umbrico, Artist
Marvin Heiferman, Curator and Author