This year’s Photoville was yet another huge hit, including the exhibit by the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Photography department. The annual photo festival held at Brooklyn Bridge Park took place from September 12 – 22. Produced by United Photo Industries, this is the festival’s eighth year.
The crowds were in full force this year, with over 100,000 visitors checking out the varied and beautiful work at Photoville. In addition to exhibits held in the fest’s trademark re-purposed shipping containers, the event included panels, walking tour guides, workshops, and delicious food from Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Roasting Company. Photoville also included an Education Day, participated by several artists, schools, and organizations.
The exhibit from the Photo Arts Conservatory at New York Film Academy (PAC at NYFA) was curated by NYFA Photography Chair David Mager and Joan Pamboukes, and featured works from NYFA students, alumni, and faculty. NYFA’s container exhibit was made up of art from FAYN, NYFA’s collaborative photography magazine. FAYN, produced by PAC at NYFA, is published three times per year, and features students, faculty, and alumni whose work explores contemporary concepts in art and culture.
“The turn out at Photoville this year was incredible, with lots of positive comments about the gallery,” says Mager. “One of the highlights was the guided walks provided by Photoville; we had around six artists on site to talk through their projects with the tour. It was an amazing experience.”
New York Film Academy was thrilled to participate in another successful edition of Photoville and looks forward to another amazing fest next year!
