Based on a real event… It’s a phrase we often hear but never really think about and with a surge in documentary filmmaking, reality television and the always evolving line between fiction and non-fiction it easy to wonder what “based on a real event” even means. If you live in New York City however, you might be able to find out tonight.

The Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective is celebrating the end of their second season by screening a series of 2 minute short films all on that theme. The event starts at 830pm and takes place in Williamsburg at UnionDocs. More info here >>

http://www.brooklynfilmmakerscollective.com/ The collective itself is

a tight-knit community of professional filmmakers in Brooklyn dedicated to innovative approaches to filmmaking. The collective comes together through weekly peer workshops to provide sustained feedback and critiques throughout the life of its members’ projects.

It is the mission of the BFC to inspire groundbreaking films and maximize exposure of the best work from Brooklyn-based filmmakers. Our collective resume includes awards from Sundance, Independent Spirit Awards, Student Academy Awards, and IFP. [BFC]

So come on out and celebrate collectivity, an exploration of the truth and your local independent filmmaker!

And be sure to takepart and learn more ways you can help your local independent filmmaker by checking out IFP

and read on:

• Interview with Former Park Scholar Jeremy Levine
• Shooting People: NY Film Event Listings
• BASED ON A REAL EVENT