The Film-Makers' Cooperative

The New American Cinema Group

The largest archive and distributor of independent and avant-garde films in the world

Catalogue

Catalogue

  • Window Water Baby Moving

    16mm, color, silent, 12 min
    Stan Brakhage
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  • Meshes of the Afternoon

    16mm, black and white, sound, 14 min
    Maya Deren
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  • A Matter of Baobab

    16mm, color, sound, 3 min
    Pola Chapelle
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  • Chumlum

    16mm, color, sound, 26 min
    Ron Rice
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  • Bridges-Go-Round

    16mm, color, sound, 7.5 min
    Shirley Clarke
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Programs

Programs

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    Christine Gedeon's "A Portrait of Michel"

    A screening of Gedeon's experimental documentary, accompanied by an exhibition in our lounge

    On Friday, December 12th, 2025, at 7pm, join us at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor) for Christine Gedeon's remarkable experimental documentary A PORTRAIT OF MICHEL, presented in conjunction with an exhibition in our lounge. Gedeon will be in attendance to introduce her film and exhibition and answer audience members' questions.

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    Her Gaze

    Films by visionary women artists who perform for their own cameras, curated by Erica Schreiner and Matt McKinzie

    On Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 7pm, join us at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor) for HER GAZE: a program that brings together visionary women artists who perform for their own cameras, redefining the female gaze through self-directed acts of looking and being looked at. Curated by Matt McKinzie and Erica Schreiner.

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    Warren Sonbert: A Homecoming

    New digital restorations of Sonbert's early films

    On Friday, December 5th, 2025, at 7pm, new digital restorations of Warren Sonbert's early films screen at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor), where they were originally distributed on 16mm beginning in the 1960s. These digitizations are now available to rent from the Coop, both individually and as a touring package.

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    Non Films Presents DarkRoom: Screening & Salon at the Coop (No. 2)

    Six FMC titles on 16mm accompanied by a live score, curated by Brian Ratigan and Elizabeth Yoo

    "On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, at 7pm, Non Films presents “DarkRoom: Screening & Salon” at the iconic Film-Makers' Cooperative! The selected films all represent various imitations of life through limited animation, collage, and paintings. We are honored to return to FMC to curate another evening of exceptional experimental cinema." -Non Films

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    The Films of Arcangelo Mazzoleni

    A two-night retrospective of Mazzoleni's career at The Film-Makers' Cooperative

    On Monday, December 1st, and Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, at 7pm, join us at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor) for a two-night, career-spanning retrospective of the films of longtime FMC filmmaker-member Arcangelo Mazzoleni.

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    Leopoldo Bloom: Hand Processed 16mm Films from the 1990s

    A hour-long program of Bloom's hand-processed 16mm films from the 1990s

    Join us at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor) on Monday, November 17th, 2025, at 7pm, for a program of rarely-screened, hand-processed 16mm films by FMC filmmaker-member Leopoldo Bloom.

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Artists

Filmmakers

  • Maya Deren

    6 films in catalogue
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  • Jack Smith

    11 films in catalogue
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  • Stan Brakhage

    276 films in catalogue
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  • Hollis Frampton

    47 films in catalogue
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  • Takahiko Iimura

    79 films in catalogue
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  • Jonas Mekas

    48 films in catalogue
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  • Ken Jacobs

    51 films in catalogue
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Screenings & Workshops

Screenings & Workshops

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    The Film-Makers' Cooperative 65th Anniversary Gala Celebration

    To Be Announced

    Save the Date: The Film-Makers' Cooperative will celebrate its 65th Anniversary on Friday, February 13th, 2026, in New York City. To donate, sponsor, or inquire, email: filmcoopgala@gmail.com. More soon...

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    Christine Gedeon's "A Portrait of Michel": Film screening & exhibition

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative

    On Friday, December 12th, at 7pm, join us at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor) for Christine Gedeon's remarkable experimental documentary A PORTRAIT OF MICHEL, presented in conjunction with an exhibition in our lounge. Gedeon will be in attendance to introduce her film and exhibition and answer audience members' questions.

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    The Film-Makers' Cooperative x La Filmadora Present Christian Proa's "Mephisto"

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative

    On Tuesday, December 9th, at 7pm, join us at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor) for a screening of Christian Proa's feature film MEPHISTO, distributed by La Filmadora. Co-presented by Eli Zavala, founder of La Filmadora who recently joined our Board of Directors!

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    Her Gaze

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative

    On Saturday, December 6th, at 7pm, join us at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor) for Her Gaze: a program that brings together visionary women artists who perform for their own cameras, redefining the female gaze through self-directed acts of looking and being looked at. Curated by Matt McKinzie and Erica Schreiner.

  • See More

    Warren Sonbert: A Homecoming

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative

    On Friday, December 5th, at 7pm, new digital restorations of Warren Sonbert's early films screen at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor), where they were originally distributed on 16mm beginning in the 1960s. These digitizations are now available to rent from the Coop, both individually and as a touring package.

  • See More

    Non Films Presents DarkRoom: Screening & Salon at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (No. 2)

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative

    "On Thursday, December 4th at 7pm, Non Films presents “DarkRoom: Screening & Salon” at the iconic Film-Makers' Cooperative! The selected films all represent various imitations of life through limited animation, collage, and paintings. We are honored to return to FMC to curate another evening of exceptional experimental cinema." -Non Films

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    Donate to The Film-Makers' Cooperative This Giving Tuesday!

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative

    This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of a donation to The Film-Makers' Cooperative.

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    The Films of Arcangelo Mazzoleni: A Two-Night Career Retrospective at The Film-Makers' Cooperative

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative

    On Monday, December 1st, and Tuesday, December 2nd at 7pm, join us at The Film-Makers' Cooperative (475 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor) for a two-night, career-spanning retrospective of the films of longtime FMC filmmaker-member Arcangelo Mazzoleni.

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Archive

Archive

  • Newsletter Vol. 1 Number 8

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  • Newsletter Vol. 1 Number 9/10

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  • Filmmakers' Cinematheque Flyer

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  • Newsletter Vol. 1 Number 4

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  • Storm De Hirsch Poetry Album

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  • Critic Jyushin Sato and filmmaker Takahiko Iimura at the offices of Filmmakers’ Coop

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News

News

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    David Schwartz Elected Board President of The Film-Makers' Cooperative

    David Schwartz Elected Board President of The Film-Makers' Cooperative

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative/New American Cinema Group is pleased to announce that David Schwartz has been elected President of its Board of Directors. Current Board President Emily Singer, after completing her four-year term, will be transitioning to her new role as Vice President. Vice President Julia Curl, having also just completed her four-year term, will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. These new positions will be effective on November 1, 2025.

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    The Coop Quarterly: Members' Newsletter No. 1

    The Coop Quarterly: Members' Newsletter No. 1

    The Film-Makers' Cooperative is pleased to resume its quarterly newsletter, a long-standing tradition that allows the organization to keep all of its members informed. Through it, we hope to build a more transparent and open dialogue with our community—sharing updates, opportunities, and reflections that celebrate the ever-evolving spirit of the Coop!

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    Introducing the Coop's New Director, Tom Day

    Introducing the Coop's New Director, Tom Day

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative Board of Directors is pleased to announce the organization’s new Executive Director, Tom Day.  

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    Celebrating MM Serra's Legacy at the Film-Makers' Cooperative

    Celebrating MM Serra's Legacy at the Film-Makers' Cooperative

    The Film-Makers’ Cooperative/New American Cinema Group announces that MM Serra will be transitioning from her current role as Executive Director after over thirty years of dedicated service to the organization. During this transition period, the Board of Directors will continue the Coop’s daily operations in conjunction with its staff.

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    RE:VOIR & FMC Collaborations

    RE:VOIR & FMC Collaborations

    New DVD Compilations of Storm De Hirsch, Larry Gottheim, and MM Serra!

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    In Solidarity - Protest Films in a Time of Crisis

    In Solidarity - Protest Films in a Time of Crisis

    Submit your short films of protest and action in the streets. Submissions can be anywhere between 3-5 minutes. The deadline is October 1, 2020.

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    Andy Warhol Film Project: Queer Space

    Andy Warhol Film Project: Queer Space

    Q&A with curator Claire K. Henry at Mana Contemporary Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, 3-5 PM Tickets free with FMC membership

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    Kinoklub Zagreb and the Cinematic Experiment: A Screening, Lecture, and Discussion with Zorko Sirotic

    Kinoklub Zagreb and the Cinematic Experiment: A Screening, Lecture, and Discussion with Zorko Sirotic

    Screening of selected films made by the members of Kinoklub Zagreb during the last decade, followed by discussion and presentation of Kinoklub Zagreb and the ways of alternative film production in Croatia.

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About Charles S. Cohen

About Charles S. Cohen

“I was in a position to help, and I thought that I should. They are a wonderful group doing important work, and there is no other place to go and see this kind of thing. They needed a storage space for their archives, and this meets their needs.”

The Film-Makers’ Cooperative / New American Cinema Group is very grateful to our benefactor, Charles S. Cohen, whose generous support allows us to thrive in New York City.

Our on-location screening room has been named in his honor.

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