The Creative Life Inside an Incredible Artists’ Enclave in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn That Was Once a Candy Factory

“The Candy Factory” by Cory Jacobs and Jacob Schmidt is a wonderful short documentary about real estate agent Ann Ballentine and the former factory in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, that she bought over 40 years ago and turned into a welcoming place for artists and creators. Current and former residents talk about how they arrived and how Ballentine has acted as a “fairy godmother to all”.

Cory Jacobs and Jason Schmidt’s documentary short follows a creative community held together by collaboration and the efforts of a woman who is part landlady, part fairy godmother.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.



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