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OPEN CALL: MIGRANT NATION REEL STORIES

Peruvian American filmmaker Erika Gregorio and other artists in residence at the Emerald Isle Immigration Center, known as the “EIIC Creatives,” are proud to announce “Migrant Nation Reel Stories,” an open call for short documentaries which focus on and celebrate the resilience of immigrant families and communities in New York City! Together with the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Queens, who have graciously partnered with us to co-curate, we welcome submissions by NYC filmmakers who are documenting immigrant life.

The screening of films selected from those submitted for this open call will take place on August 25th at Museum of the Moving Image, in Astoria, Queens, New York. The deadline to submit applications is midnight on June 25th, 2023. Applicants’ films should be no longer than 10 minutes and fully subtitled, if they are in languages other than English. Applicants should be currently residing within New York City’s five boroughs. Within the application form, applicants can include compressed versions of their short through Google or website links. Applicants should also be a primary producer of the film they submit for consideration. Click the button below to get the submission process started and to learn more about eligibility. Applicants may also write to MNRStories@gmail.com with any questions. Please help us spread the word!

Project innovator Erika Gregorio explains her thinking in proposing and developing “Migrant Nation Reel Stories” as part of her work as an artist in residence with EIIC. “As an immigrant, I have come across other migrant stories–stories worthy of being heard and given space to be shared, regardless of people’s gender, race, affiliations, or legal status in the country. These stories, filled with resilience, empowerment, dreams, hard work, and sacrifices, are silenced because of fear and stigma.”  

“Over the years,” Erika continues, “we keep witnessing how members of our most vulnerable communities get treated, which creates reluctance towards sharing stories; therefore, they can feel their story is not worth telling. We can help change the narrative.”

The cost of the open call and the screening are covered by support from Creatives Rebuild New York. Our hope is that this will become an annual event in New York City, in which case, eventually, there may be a paid application process, to help cover costs involved. However, this year, every aspect is free. Filmmakers who have submitted their entries by June 25th, will be notified of their short’s status in the selection process in mid-July. All applicants and the general public are encouraged to join us at the August 25th screening, which will be followed by a Q&A. The screening will be open to the general public and free of charge.   

NYPD Policy on Immigration Status

The NYPD is committed to maintaining a welcoming environment for immigrant communities while also maintaining public safety for all. With this backdrop, the NYPD believes it is important to reiterate our immigration related policies.

  • The NYPD accepts the city’s IDNYC as a valid and recognized form of government-issued identification including for the issuance of summonses and Desk Appearance Tickets.
  • The NYPD does not inquire about the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or others who call or approach the police seeking assistance.
  • The NYPD does not conduct civil immigration enforcement. Specifically, this department does not enforce administrative warrants issued by Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents or federal immigration judges solely in connection with civil immigration violations.
It is our city’s resolve to remain a safe and welcoming place for all immigrants.
THE NYPD IS HERE FOR YOU.
Contact:
NYPD Community Affairs Bureau
1 Police Plaza, New York NY 10038 | 646.610.5323
Email: communityaffairs@nypd.org

Information Meetings on President’s Executive Action on Immigration

President Obama has announced his Executive Action to provide administrative relief to certain individuals without immigration status currently in the United States. Early details indicate that his plan will help long-term undocumented parents of children who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents by giving them authorization to work legally and protecting them from deportation. We will have more official details about the program in the days and weeks ahead. In the meantime you can attend information meetings organized by the Irish Centers in the region (NYIC, Emerald Isle Immigration Center and Aisling Irish Community Center ), addressing the changes in US Immigration policy brought by this Executive Action. These information meetings will be held on the following times and dates at the following locations:

Monday, December 1st at 6:00pmSt Barnabas High School Auditorium (H.S. Chapel). Entrance is located at corner of E. 241st Street and McLean Avenue, Woodlawn.

Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00pmSunnyside Community Services Center, 43-31 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104.

Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:00pmSt. Sebastian’s Parish Center, 39-60 57th St, Woodside, NY 11377 (Bilingual Attorney Kelly Becker-Smith will be hosting the Dec-3 event).

Experts will be on hand to answer your questions.

Be advised that no one is eligible at this time for these benefits announced by the president. The applications process will not start before May 2015.  Beware of any scams offering the ability to apply for benefits immediately under this new program.

Contact an Irish Center for the most accurate information and advice.

You can read more about the president’s Executive Action in the Coalition of Irish Immigration Center’s press release.

 

Free Immigration Seminar and Consultations March 27th

Join us for a seminar with EIIC Attorneys and Counselors
to answer all your Immigration questions.

+ Free Immigration Consultations
+ Update on Immigration Reform

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Queens Library @ Broadway
40-20 Broadway, Long Island City, New York 11103

 

 

2012 Briscoe Awards will take place on Monday January 30th at the “21 Club”, 6pm

View Photos from 2012 Briscoe Awards

For Immediate Release

1/19/2012

Emerald Isle Immigration Center will honor Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Sandra March, Trustee of the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System at the 19th Annual Robert Briscoe Awards to be held at the “21 Club” on January 30th. The event celebrates the contribution of a member of the New York’s Jewish Community to better the lives of immigrants. Robert Briscoe, after whom the award was named, was elected the first Jewish Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1956.

Brian O’Dwyer, Esq. Chairman of the Emerald Isle said of the honorees that: “Each has contributed a great deal to immigrants in their respective areas. Sandra March has worked to educate immigrants and improve the education system. Marty Markowitz has welcomed immigrants to Brooklyn and worked with them closely throughout his career.” The event has previously honored such luminaries as Senator Charles Schumer, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Broadcaster Gabe Pressman.

Robert Briscoe was at the forefront of the movement for Irish Independence at the beginning of the Twentieth Century and played a significant role in the early days of the Irish Free State. He accompanied Eamon de Valera on his vital diplomatic mission to New York in 1919. Following the creation of Fianna Fáil he became a Member of Parliament and served until 1965, after which his seat was won by his son Ben.

The event supports the vital work of the Emerald Isle Immigration Center in assisting immigrants and supporting those on the margins of our community. Since its foundation in 1988, the Center has served the most vulnerable immigrants, providing legal services, seniors’ programs and comprehensive social services to the Tri-State Area. Over its twenty-four years in operation, Emerald Isle has worked to ease the pressure of immigration and to improve the position of immigrants in the US.

Reservations for the event are required and admittance is $125, with all net proceeds going to support the work of Emerald Isle. The reception will begin at 6pm and finish at 8pm.

RSVP online or for more information on the event and possible sponsorships contact Eoin Delap, Development Coordinator. Email: edelap@eiic.org; or phone: (718) 478 5502 ext 204.

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