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As we are preparing for the 14th edition of Making Waves—a special and expanded festival celebrating 30 years since the revolution of 1989, kicking off in New York on November 15, 2019 and touring throughout the U.S. through May 2020—, we invite you to become a leading part of the festival, while also enjoying many benefits. Your support is needed for this celebration of Romanian talent in the U.S.

We have different ways to accept donations, from anywhere in the world; they all are safe and secure. See more details below and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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You can make your donation tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law through our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors, Fractured Atlas and the Jacob Burns Film Center. Donations are also eligible for corporate gift matching programs.

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Jacob Burns Film Center, Inc.
405 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570
ATTN: Kendra Ekelund
Please mention: “f/b/o MAKING WAVES 2020”

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Press Releases & News

Cinema Projects is the retrospective partner

"Romanian cinema of the past 30 years feels especially relevant in today's America,” says David Schwartz, founder of Cinema Projects and co-curator of the retrospective.

Today is #GivingTuesday. Celebrate by supporting the largest Romanian retrospective in the U.S. on a national tour in more than seven cities, from December 2019 through May 2020. Learn more and Support!

“The Romanians” launched in the U.S. at Film Forum NYC

“The thirty Romanian films from the thirty years since the fall of communism presented this year at Film Forum mark a cycle of creative freedom in Romanian cinema,” notes Corina Suteu, Making Waves festival president and co-curator.

Sneak Peek:
“The Romanians” trailer is online

Get a taste on what the "The Romanians: 30 Years of Cinema Revolution", opening November 15 at Film Forum, has in store.

Making Waves receives the support of TMU and other donors

The 14th edition of Making Waves is made possible with the support of the Trust for Mutual Understanding, Romanian Filmmakers Union, Dacin Sara, the Romanian National Film Center, Blue Heron Foundation and numerous individual donors.

Legendary Film Forum joins Making Waves

Legendary NYC film institution, Film Forum has joined the 14th edition of Making Waves to co-present the largest program dedicated to Romanian cinema presented in the U.S. to date: THE ROMANIANS: 30 YEARS OF CINEMA REVOLUTION, a 12 day, 30-film series celebrating three decades of post-Ceausescu cinema, from November 15-26, 2019.

ALIANȚA Cultural Award 2019 for Making Waves Festival!

We proudly announce that Film ETC. Association / Romanian Film Initiative was awarded with 2019 ALIANȚA Cultural Award - Excellence Award for Promoting Romanian Films in USA, through Making Waves film festival.

Actor Andi Vasluianu joins the Retrospective

One of the most prolific and talented actors of his generation, Andi Vasluianu joins us at Film Forum for the presentation of two titles in the retrospective: Cristian Nemescu's California Dreamin' (Endless) on Thu, November 21, and Of Snails and Men by Tudor Giurgiu, who will also be in New York for the screening (Sat, November 23).

Director Andrei Ujică @ Film Forum

One of the most appreciated representatives of the New Non-Fictional Cinema in the world, director and professor Andrei Ujică will be present at "The Romanians" at Film Forum for the screening of two of his legendary titles in this year's special retrospective: Videograms of a Revolution and The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceaușescu.

Director Tudor Giurgiu at MW2019

One of the oldest friends of Making Waves, director Tudor Giurgiu will be coming to New York for the screening of his 2012 film Of Snails and Men on November 23. Parking, his fourth feature, is also being featured in this year's New Releases program.

Film Forum Repertory Calendar feat. “The Romanians” is out

Film Forum's November 2019 – February 2020 Repertory Calendar is out, featuring the 30-film series "The Romanians", along with other must-see fare. Check it out and save the dates!

Constantin Popescu wraps up @ Film Forum

Director Constantin Popescu will join us for the closing screening of "The Romanians" at Film Forum with his visceral Pororoca, followed by a Q&A moderated by Richard Peña (Tuesday, November 26, 8:00 pm). Don't miss also his contribution to the Tales from the Golden Age omnibus, the Pig segment, playing Saturday, November 23.

THE WHISTLERS’ star Rodica Lazăr @ JBFC

A mainstay of many of the New Wave films (from The Death of Mr Lazarescu to Principles of Life, The Last Day, or Ramona), actress Rodica Lazăr will join the Making Waves/New Releases opening night screening of The Whistlers on December 5 at the Jacob Burns Film Center for a Q&A session.

MO’ star Dana Rogoz & director Radu Dragomir @ JBFC

Presenting his debut film in the U.S. Premiere, director Radu Dragomir will join Making Waves/New Releases at Jacob Burns Film Center on December 7, 7:30 p.m. for the screening of MO. Title character of the film, beloved actress Dana Rogoz will also be present there for the Q&A session.

The 2019 New Releases ran December 5-10

Complementing the 30-year retrospective, Making Waves returned at the Jacob Burns Film Center from December 5-10, 2019 with the traditional panorama of the best new releases of the year.

National Gala Premiere of THE OAK in a new 4k restoration

Romanian gala premiere of Lucian Pintilie`s THE OAK in a new 4k restoration takes place on Tuesday, February 4, 8:00 pm, at National Theater in Bucharest. The new version was made with the support of BRD – Groupe Société Générale and Fundația9 through the Lucian Pintilie Cinema Fund launched in 2018.

See Andrei Ujică`s trilogy @BAMPFA in Berkeley, CA

Director Andrei Ujică joined Making Waves 14 at Film Forum in New York last autumn. The tour of the Retrospective presents two screenings of his trilogy: Videograms of a Revolution & The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceaușescu on February 12 and February 16, at BAMPFA Berkeley, California.

7 films of THE ROMANIANS presented in Philadelphia, PA

The program of the Retrospective running March 12 - 27, 2020 at the Lightbox Film Center is now available. Audiences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania can find the full schedule and buy tickets for the event on our website or Lightbox Film Center`s website.

Tickets for Phoenix screenings are now on sale!

Making Waves partners up with the first edition of the Arizona Romanian Film Festival, initiated by Arizona ARCC, to introduce you 6 titles of the Retrospective THE ROMANIANS. Tickets are now on sale!

Maia Morgenstern is MW special guest in Philadelphia

Come meet Maia Morgenstern! Beloved actress will be present at Lightbox Film Center in Philadelphia on March 13 for the screening of the legendary Lucian Pintilie`s THE OAK (7:00 PM).

Screenings scheduled in Philadelphia & Phoenix are POSTPONED

Due to the spread of COVID-19 virus, Making Waves festival team together with their partners - Lightbox Film Center in Philadelphia & Arizona Romanian Film Festival - decided to C͟A͟N͟C͟E͟L͟ the following screenings of `The Romanians on US Tour` scheduled in March at Philadelphia and Phoenix.

Support Making Waves Film Festival in times of Coronavirus

Making Waves had to postpone all the tour`s screenings scheduled in different US cities. We appreciate your support and your understanding as we try to protect each other and to overcome these uncertain times. If you would like to make a donation to help Making Waves survive, we would be extraordinarily grateful.

Making Waves and Film Forum announce “The Romanians”

The largest program dedicated to Romanian cinema presented in the U.S. to date, this 30-film series celebrates 30 years of post-Ceauşescu cinema – from the early 1990s, when directors were finally free to look clearly at the Communist era, through the exciting years of the Romanian New Wave, and the current decade, with much new talent still emerging.

Making Waves Celebrates 30 Years of New Romanian Cinema with U.S. Tour

Making Waves has launched a nationwide tour of The Romanians: 30 Years of Cinema Revolution. A selection of the program will tour throughout the U.S. through May 2020, beginning at the University of California at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA).