REEL NEW YORK, Thirteen/WNET's film festival series, premiered in June, 1997, bringing viewers the real New York seen through the eyes of local independent film and video artists. Hosted by Fran Lebowitz, REEL NEW YORK is being rebroadcast Thursdays at 12 midnight from February 12 to March 5, 1998 and March 26 to April 16, 1998 on Thirteen/WNET. This Web feature is the companion to last season's programs; the Web feature for the upcoming season will premiere on June 5, 1998. | Overview | Programs | Interviews | Resources | Credits | Thirteen Online

The REEL NEW YORK companion Web piece features five sections: an OVERVIEW of the series by REEL NEW YORK curator Kathy High; in-depth PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS featuring film/video maker biographies and video stills from the films; original INTERVIEWS of participating filmmakers; and a comprehensive RESOURCES section focussing on the New York area.