Saint-Michel addresses the standing-room-only crowd at Brooklyn’s Millennium Film Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Global Audience Joins In-Person and Online to Experience 65 Poetry Films Curated by Michèle Saint-Michel and Erica Schreiner
BROOKLYN, NY – Millennium Film Workshop is proud to announce the resounding success of The Poetic Lens, a magnetic poetry film showcase curated by artists Michèle Saint-Michel and Erica Schreiner, which took place on January 18, 2025 at the organization’s storied Brooklyn space. The event drew a sold-out crowd for its in-person screening and an enthusiastic international audience via live simulcast.
From a record-setting 750 submissions, the curators assembled an eclectic 2.5-hour main program of 35 standout works, with an additional 30 films displayed in a dedicated Gallery space. The selected films seamlessly merged poetry and experimental moving images, transporting viewers into a dreamlike cinematic journey at the intersection of literature, performance, and contemporary art.
“Every film spoke to the power of visual poetry, from its surreal landscapes to heartfelt narratives,” curator Michèle Saint-Michel added. “I’m thrilled we had such a vibrant turnout and shared my love for this intersection of film, performance, and verse with people from around the world.”
About the Curators
Michèle Saint-Michel is a filmmaker and intermedia artist who creates work centered on power dynamics, feminist ecologies, somatic memory, and quantum mechanics. An international festival and gallery exhibitor, she has authored four books, leads the Artists’ Film Club community, and serves on the curatorial staff at Millennium Film Workshop.
Erica Schreiner is a New York–based video and performance artist who harnesses VHS to craft allegorical, ethereal pieces. Through found-object manipulation and elaborate set-building, her surreal films delve into femininity, anarchistic themes, and ritual. Her works have exhibited at MoMA, MoMA PS1, SHOWstudio, and Hugh Lane Gallery.
Event Highlights
Date & Time: January 18, 2025, at 8:00pm (doors at 7:30pm)
Location: Millennium Film Workshop, 167 Wilson Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Attendance: Sold-out in-person crowd plus a robust virtual audience via simulcast
Program: 35 selected films in the main showcase and 30 additional works featured in the Gallery
Proceeds supporting Millennium’s continued mission of fostering experimental cinema
About Millennium Film Workshop
Established in 1966, Millennium Film Workshop has championed experimental film by providing resources, workshops, and screening opportunities to avant-garde filmmakers. With a rich history of nurturing independent voices, Millennium remains a vital hub for creative collaboration and cutting-edge film culture.