JT3 Art Celebrates Young Filmmakers
...for the love of film
Join us as we announce the recipients of our
2009 grant program for young Brooklyn filmmakers, celebrate our love of movies, and mark our namesake's birthday with a party event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAMcafe).
Date: Thursday October 22, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location: 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
During the program portion of our event, the films of our inaugural JT3 Artist Award recipients will be shown. Keynote speaker will be writer/director Adam Brooks*.
Live music from
Brazz Tree,
ZXL, and
Roland Ramos & Friends.
DJ set by The Ish Master. Music presented by 
. Event design by
Dara Wishingrad.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages by Great Performances are included in the price of admission.
There will also be a cash bar. Attire: dressy casual to semi-formal.
Ways to Buy Tickets
You can purchase your tickets for the reduced price of $45 for general admission, and $25 for students & seniors before October 9, 2009:
BAM Box Office
30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn NY, 11217
Mon—Sat: 12noon—6pm
By Phone
BAM Ticket Services
718.636.4100
Mon—Fri: 10am—6pm | Sat: 12noon—6pm
Sundays (when there is a BAM performance): 12noon-4pm
When calling or purchasing at the box office, just ask for the JT3 Art event.
After October 8th, ticket prices will increase to $55 for general admission, and $30 for students/seniors.
If you are joining us from out of town, we have blocked a set of discounted rooms at the following hotels:
If you cannot attend, JT3 Art welcomes your tax-deductible donation from www.jt3art.org.
We also have sponsorship opportunities available for individuals and corporations. Please contact us at sponsor@jt3artyoungfilmmakerscelebration.org for more details or to suggest a sponsor.
The Jesse Thompkins III Foundation for the Young People in the Arts is a public charity. Your contributions to our organization are deductible under the Internal Revenue Code. Please note that General Admission and Student/Senior tickets for this celebration do not include a tax-deductible contribution.
We also welcome your suggestions for individuals and organizations to contact about our awards celebration at invite@jt3artyoungfilmmakerscelebration.org.
*Adam wrote the screenplays for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Wimbledon, and French Kiss. The New York Times described his last film, Definitely, Maybe, as “[A] nimble and winning little romance...” Jesse Thompkins was the assistant to Mr. Brooks on Definitely, Maybe.
