Big Screen, Big Dreams: How Stuart Cinema is Changing the Film Industry with Emelyn Stuart

Emelyn Stuart, CEO of Stuart Cinema and Founder of Ocktober Film Festival, unites her business background, Dominican culture, and passion for the film industry under one roof in Brooklyn, New York. Since 2018, Emelyn has been running Stuart Cinema & Cafe, a community-focused single-screen movie theater providing opportunities for independent filmmakers and creatives to connect with local audiences and elevate their careers. Talking points include the barriers to film success for Latino creatives, the importance of a community safe space where everyone can experience entertainment, and the future of Emelyn’s film career, including a new Cinema project in Brownsville.