Millennium Film Workshop presents The Poetic Lens, a vibrant showcase of poetry films by 65 artist filmmakers. Curated by artists Michèle Saint-Michel and Erica Schreiner, this special event will be held on January 18, 2025, at 8:00pm (doors at 7:30pm) at Millennium’s Brooklyn space, in-person tickets $10 with a live simulcast for viewers worldwide.
About the Curators
Michèle Saint-Michel is a filmmaker and intermedia artist who makes work around issues of power, feminist ecologies, somatic memory, and quantum mechanics. Her films have screened at festivals and galleries internationally. She’s the author of four books, leads the vibrant Artists’ Film Club community, and programs at Millennium Film Workshop.
Erica Schreiner is a New York–based video and performance artist known for shooting on VHS to create allegorical, ethereal pieces. She manipulates found objects and builds elaborate sets, producing surreal films that engage femininity, anarchistic themes, and ritual. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at MoMA, MoMA PS1, SHOWstudio, and Hugh Lane Gallery.
A Showcase in Poetic Moving Image
From 750 submissions, 35 standout films will screen in a 2.5-hour main program, with an additional 30 works displayed in the Gallery space. Often blending verse with experimental cinematography, poetry film creates immersive, dreamlike works at the intersection of literature, performance, and contemporary art.
Event Details
Event: The Poetic Lens
Date & Time: January 18, 2025, at 8:00pm (doors at 7:30pm)
Location: Millennium Film Workshop, 167 Wilson Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Tickets: $10 online or at the box office
Simulcast: Streaming live for virtual attendees
Program: 35 selected films in the main showcase; 30 additional works in the Gallery
About Millennium Film Workshop
Since 1966, Millennium Film Workshop has been a cornerstone of the experimental film movement—offering resources, workshops, and screening opportunities to filmmakers pushing cinematic boundaries. Building on its storied history, Millennium continues to cultivate powerful new voices in independent film and remains an influential hub for creative collaboration.