About Us
Brooklyn Film Camera was launched in 2015 when there was nothing quite like it here in New York City much less anywhere else in the country. Film photography was an art form that had largely been forgotten amidst the digital revolution of homogenized cameras made of silicon and circuitry. In a world of pixel-perfect images, people almost forgot that beauty often lies in the uniqueness of each frame, in the clicks and clacks and whirrs of mechanical cameras, and in the act of slowing down in an increasingly fast-paced world.
Since opening our doors all those years ago, Brooklyn Film Camera has become a community space that meets the needs of photographers at both professional and amateur levels alike. Our East Williamsburg space is home to the NYC film photography community, regularly hosting workshops, classes, critiques, gallery openings, screenings, events, and more.
As long time film enthusiasts and former employees and camera technicians of The Impossible Project - now known as Polaroid - we have an expert knowledge of all things instant and a love for analog cameras across the board. We embrace and celebrate the strange, surprising, soft and squishy soul of film photography and hope you'll join us!
Meet the Team
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Kyle Kyle Depew is a visual artist, activist, and dreamer. Before founding BFC in 2015, Kyle was a part of The Impossible Project’s NYC division from 2011 - 2014 where he worked to help save Polaroid Film. As the General Manager of BFC, he moves the project forward creatively and strategically and oversees internal operations. -- |
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Carly Carly is a writer, photographer, and arts researcher. As BFC's Operations Manager and Gallery Manager, she's eager to uplift new and emerging artists in the realm of instant and analog photography. -- |
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Ben Ben is a multi-disciplinary artist working in the worlds of photography, video directing, and graphic design. Alongside his work with BFC, Ben hosts the YouTube channel "In An Instant" which documents the history, art, craft, and cameras of this wide analog world. If he were trapped on an island forever, he'd wish for a bunker stocked with Polaroid Type 55 and 8x10, and ironically his complete Blu Ray box set of Lost. -- |
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Alex Alex is a pool player, film shooter, camera tinkerer, coffee lover, and photographer. He co-founded FotoPedal, the first and only community darkroom in Puerto Rico, where he was born and raised. The best way to meet him while visiting is to bring your dog! -- |
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Julian Julian is an NYC native working freelance in both the photo and video worlds when he isn't at BFC. Since completing his Bachelor's degree in film, Julian has sought out ways to develop valuable skills, delve further into the visual arts, and explore methods of expressing himself through his personal work that feel intentional and true. -- |
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Julien Julien Piscioneri is the lead technician at BFC, specializing in the repair and restoration of classic Polaroid cameras. Trained by original Polaroid technicians in the Netherlands while working for The Impossible Project, he has over a decade of experience restoring Polaroid cameras, particularly the SX-70 series. He has serviced thousands of vintage cameras, playing a key role in the instant analog photography renaissance. -- |
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Kiley Kiley Nelson is a prop stylist, film photographer, and SX-70 Department Coordinator at BFC. Her work often blends creativity and practicality, ensuring that every element in a project is both beautiful and purposeful, contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal. -- |
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Carlos A self proclaimed “light based artist,” Carlos has always been fascinated by light and approaches photography from the perspective of both art and science. As part of the SX-70 Aesthetics Department, he helps with testing and refurbishing folding polaroid cameras for both internal stock and customer repairs. --
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Isabelle Isabelle is a visual artist with a focus in painting and printmaking. Often drawing from her own photography as reference for her art works, film photography has been an exciting space for expanding this practice. -- |
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Ingridi Ingridi Viruel is a photographer and filmmaker originally from Brazil. When she is not at BFC, she likes to experiment with portraiture and alternative processes. -- |
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Mitch Mitch is an old-time fiddle and banjo player currently living in southern Spain. Mitch has been involved in the film photography world since joining the Impossible Project in 2014 for their "Silver Shade Airstream Tour" across the US, and he is now the lead camera buyer for BFC. -- |
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Shanna Shanna is a freelance photographer, retoucher and the owner of larkhill Prints. When she's not hanging out with her Frenchie or trotting the globe, you can find her at BFC! Website \\ Instagram \\ Larkhill Prints -- |
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Dan Dan Hureira is a photographer and music enthusiast. He throws parties and produces music as a part of his record label Bouquet. Dan is one of the many faces you’ll see behind the counter providing excellent service to help with your film needs. -- |