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The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) is an independent film festival based in Brooklyn, New York City. It is typically held in October each year.[1][2][3]
Profile
[edit]The Bushwick Film Festival was founded in 2007 by Kweighbaye Kotee to celebrate independent film in her community. It grew rapidly and became one of New York's leading film events, attracting up to 5,000 attendees annually.[4]
To extend its influence, Kotee founded the Bushwick Film Institute (BFI), a nonprofit organization that offers year-round programs.[5] In partnership with companies such as Canon and B&H Photo, the BFI developed programs such as “Bushwick Stories!”.
The festival is a nonprofit organization. Sponsors include Delta Airlines, Johnny Walker and Mastercard.
Program and Events
[edit]Festival Structure
[edit]The BFF is a five-day event featuring an extensive program of film screenings, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities. It includes a Netflix-presented red carpet opening, a comedy night, a Festival Hub and the BFF Awards Ceremony. The festival takes place at various venues across Brooklyn, including Williamsburg Cinemas and Lot 45.
Film Program
[edit]Each year, the festival presents over 100 independent films from more than 60 countries.[6] The program is divided into categories, including feature films (narrative and documentary), short films (narrative and documentary), and web series.
Awards
[edit]The Festival presents awards in various categories.[7] The awards include:
- Best Narrative and Documentary Feature Film
- Best Narrative and Documentary Short Film
- Best Web Series
- Best Screenplay
- Best NFT
- Best Acting Performance
In addition, “Special Jury Prizes,” “Honorable Mentions,” and the “Programmers Choice Award” are presented in all categories.
References
[edit]- ^ "Get Tickets to Bushwick Film Fest Oct 1-5 in Brooklyn!".
- ^ "Get Tickets to Bushwick Film Fest Oct 1-5 in Brooklyn!".
- ^ "The 14th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Will be Hybrid After a Successful Pivot to a Virtual Running Last Year | Bushwick Daily". 23 September 2021.
- ^ "The Bushwick Film Festival is back this fall, and submissions are still open • Brooklyn Paper". 2 August 2024.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: 17th annual Bushwick Film Festival begins this week". 16 October 2024.
- ^ "17th Annual Bushwick Film Festival". 15 October 2024.
- ^ "17th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Announces 2024 Winners | Selig Film News". 2 November 2024.