Who We Are
Reflex 72 is an ongoing film screening series dedicated to showcasing work shot on analog formats like 16mm, Super 8, 35mm, and tape. Founded by filmmakers Alissa Xhixhabesi and Evelyn Grace Pereira, Reflex 72 was created as a space to celebrate the craft of analog filmmaking while building a community of up and coming artists who keep the medium alive.
Each screening revolves around a loose theme, bringing together personal, experimental, and narrative works that explore the many ways film can tell a story. Held bi-monthly at venues across NYC, Reflex 72 is a screening, a community, and a gathering spot for filmmakers and film lovers.
At its core, Reflex 72 is about connection and keeping film in motion. A space for unique work that fully embraces the magic of celluloid.
Alissa Xhixhabesi
Alissa Xhixhabesi is an Albanian-American filmmaker based in New York who works primarily with analog formats, including 16mm, Super 8, and MiniDV. She is a recent graduate of the Media Studies program at The New School, where she focused on camera operation, documentary storytelling and analog media archiving. As co-founder of Reflex 72 she is committed to preserving the art of analog filmmaking and amplifying the voices of the next generation of filmmakers.
Evelyn Grace Pereira
Evelyn Grace Pereira is a Portugueses- American filmmaker living in New York City with a passion for analog filmmaking. She graduated from The New School for Screen Studies and Screenwriting. In addition to writing and directing, she is a co-founder of the analog-based screening titled REFLEX 72. Evelyn believes indie filmmaking will save us all, and it is important to support each other.