Alberta Nassi is the Winner of the 2022 Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize for her essay titled, "Treif". Her winning story immerses the reader deep into the heart-wrenching story of her grandmother's life and the tragic decision that led to the sense of shared loss that resonates with us till today.
The Brooklyn Film & Arts Festival is the first original Brooklyn-focused film and arts festival. We present programs that illuminate the rich, diverse cultural history of Brooklyn. Since the first screening of Brooklyn films in 2007, the Brooklyn Film & Arts Festival has presented Brooklyn-focused film and Brooklyn-literature programs. In 2011 the Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize,the first of its kind Brooklyn-focused literature project was established by the Brooklyn Film & Arts Festival.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Alberta Nassi is the Winner of the 2022 Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize
Jose Corpas is the Runner-Up in the 2022 Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize competition
Jose Corpas is the Runner-Up in the 2022 Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize competition. His essay titled, "The Contender" takes the reader through a suspenseful confrontation between some old-school Brooklyn guys.
Jay Feldman has received Honorable Mention in the 2022 Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize competition.
Jay Feldman has received Honorable Mention in the 2022 Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize competition. His essay titled "Confessions of a Red Diaper Baby" tells the story of a young child caught in the throes of a politically charged period of American history in Brooklyn.