Brooklyn’s Film Workshop Rolls in Red Hook

Red Hook framed last night with Brooklyn’s Film Workshop, shooting NYC’s spring at a pier shed. Filmmaker Jay Patel taught cuts as 40 filmed, a $20 class for reel kids. It’s borough takes—pure BK vibe, cameras hot. A kid botched a pan; a pro nailed a shot. ‘Brooklyn films—this is it,’ Patel says, threading reels. The shed turned studio.

The shop’s fresh—March 28’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing space by 6 p.m. Patel’s a Gowanus director; last night’s crowd hit max—clappers snapped. A latecomer nabbed a cam; takes rolled—NYC grit glowed. Clips hit the screen—stories ruled. #BKFilmShop trended; Queens wants a lens.

Some griped—’Too techy,’ sniped a newbie, dodging edits. Space pinched—latecomers stood; art held. A reel jammed—fixed quick; play rolled. Staten wants a turn, but Red Hook owns it—frames rule. The shed’s never rolled so bold.

Patel’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a screening if spring bites. ‘NYC’s eyes—this catches ‘em,’ he says, packing gear. The shop’s a Brooklyn win—grit meets art. It’s a film rush; join the next. Bring a script—takes call.