Window to Spain: Open Air Cinema, New YorkJun 24–Dec 10

Window to Spain is a free 6-month ‘summer cinema’ experience at the forthcoming Big Screen Plaza in Chelsea, New York. Bringing a diverse selection of the best in Spanish contemporary art and film, Window to Spain turns this 30 ft by 16 ft HD LED screen into a direct flight to Spain.

The screenings will be preceded by a very special presentation by popular Spanish TV showman and comedian Andreu Buenafuente, from the successful late night show “Buenafuente”, in collaboration with his production company El Terrat.

The series starts with a 2-day kick off on Friday, June 24th with live Flamenco music and dancing in the public plaza followed by the screening of Flamenco Flamenco by Carlos Saura.

On June 25th, we present an eclectic selection of Spanish shorts, animation and experimental pieces, music videos, videoart and a special program from Region 0. The Bar Basque hosts a short afternoon reception.

Monthly screening events will continue through December 2011 and include award-winning films and documentaries.

Telegraph21
A digital magazine that showcases documentary films and art videos from around the world. Its goal is to spotlight award-winning and emerging media producers and to provide an ongoing platform for them to promote their work and interact with viewers. www.telegraph21.com

Big Screen Plaza
A creative initiative to promote art, culture, and entertainment in its public venue in New York City. The vision of BSP curators is to expose the general public to fresh cultural content while also raising awareness for inspirational aims on subjects ranging from the ecological to the humanitarian. www.bigscreenplaza.com

Join us for our CLOSING RECEPTION on Saturday, December 10.

SPECIAL EVENT with Andreu Buenafuente “showman in motion”, Saturday, September 24.