The Downtown Festival: Music Videos Are Cinema Too

MUSIC VIDEOS ARE CINEMA TOO
Curated by Rebekah Campbell

6 DIRECTORS. 12 VIDEOS. 1 CONVERSATION.

An event about the strange, beautiful space where music becomes image. Six directors will each screen two music videos, offering a glimpse into the worlds they’ve built, the artists they’ve collaborated with, and the ideas that find their way into the work. Together, we’ll talk about music and cinema, making things in the in-between, and the sometimes mysterious business of making a life as a filmmaker.

Screening followed by a conversation between directors, moderated by SPECIAL GUEST

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL:
The Downtown Festival is a multidisciplinary celebration of independent film, music, art, and culture held across Lower Manhattan each October. Founded and directed by filmmaker Rebekah Sherman-Myntti, the festival brings together artists across disciplines and generations through film premieres, anniversary screenings, live music performances, artist talks, and special one-night-only events. Programming is led by Sherman-Myntti and Associate Director Briana Bursten, with a focus on discovery, experimentation, community, and genuine artist-to-artist exchange. The festival’s film program runs October 9-18 at Roxy Cinema, with additional programming and special events taking place all over downtown.