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MEET YOUR EDITOR Bruno Chatelin - Check some of his interviews. Board Member of many filmfestivals and regular partner of a few key film events such as Cannes Market, AFM, Venice Production Bridge, Tallinn Industry and Festival...Check our recent partners. The news in French I English This content and related intellectual property cannot be reproduced without prior consent. The 16th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Kicks Off Next Week, October 25 - 29Brazilian Film "Bittersweet Rain" Makes It’s US Premiere Featuring World Premieres of Young Gun, Sage, Hairpiece and more
The 16th Annual Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) is set to kick off next Wednesday, marking its 16th anniversary with an exciting lineup of films that embody the theme of "Sweet Sixteen."
As the festival unfolds, audiences will embark on cinematic journeys that delve into the profound nuances of coming-of-age, self-realization, and the search for autonomy. While turning 16 traditionally symbolizes growth and exploration, the festival reminds us that transformative moments can occur at any age. This year, BFF invites audiences to reflect on their own stories and defining experiences, as our carefully curated films shine a spotlight on pivotal narratives that reveal tales of change, self-discovery, and transitions into new phases of life.
With over 125+ films chosen this year from over 1000+ submissions, there are a handful of films that will be premiering for the first time at this year’s Bushwick Film Festival.
The critically acclaimed Brazilian film, Bittersweet Rain (Saudade Fez Morada Aqui Dentro), will be making its highly anticipated US premiere on the final day of the festival, Sunday, October 29th. This evocative coming-of-age tale explores the challenges of adolescence and the resilience of the human spirit, while addressing themes of visual impairment and the LGBTQ+ experience in a small community. Partnering with The Bolivia Lab, a renowned institution dedicated to promoting South American films globally, the BFF looks forward to showcasing more Ibero-American cinema and fostering collaborations across regions.
The narrative feature film, Young Gun, will also be making its world premiere at the festival on Saturday, October 28th. The story follows an illegal immigrant father struggling to make ends meet when he accepts a contract to assassinate the UK branch leader of the KKK during a karaoke event. He confronts a maze of twisted challenges that test his survival instincts, while striving to prove his devotion as a father.
The festival will be housing the world premiers of The Foreign Patriot, Q Train, Little Boxes, Sage, Hairpiece, Bushwick Jodi, The North American Premiere of Webseries Monologue, and the New York Premieres of A Real One, Andrew After Angola and Beat, to name a few.
Some additional film highlights from this year include:
For a full list of film programing highlights, visit the website, www.bushwickfilmfestival.com.
In addition to the films and awards ceremony, the festival will feature a variety of different events including the Opening Night Red Carpet Reception, presented by Spectrum, on October 25th at Brooklyn Borough Hall, where guests can enjoy specialty cocktails by Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky. Additionally, there will be a Movie Industry Conference held at Be Electric Studios and a lively Sweet 16 Party at Lot 45.
The Movie Industry Conference offers a full day of networking opportunities, featuring two engaging panel discussions. "Film and AI: The Next Chapter" explores AI's evolving role in streamlining production processes and shaping creative decisions. "Strike: Unraveling the Economics of the Film Industry" delves into the economic challenges exposed by recent strikes and examines the historical economics of the industry, while envisioning future sustainability.
Over the past 16 years, BFF has showcased the works of nearly 1000 independent filmmakers from Brooklyn and more than 50 different countries. The BFF has evolved into one of Brooklyn's most highly anticipated cinematic events and is celebrated for its significant contributions to the borough's artistic, cultural, and economic development. Among the 125+ films featured in this year's programming, approximately 5 filmmakers will be honored with awards across various categories such as Best Feature (Narrative/Doc), Best Short (Doc/Narrative), Best Web Series.
Tickets and Passes to the 16th Annual Bushwick Film Festival are now available at www.bushwickfilmfestival.com
For press and industry accreditation, please visit: https://www.bushwickfilmfestival.com/industry-accreditation
About Bushwick Film Festival The Bushwick Film Festival is a crucial platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work to a diverse and global audience, both in New York City and internationally. With over 1000 yearly film submissions from 60+ countries, the festival draws 3,500 attendees annually and showcases the top 100 indie films from NYC and beyond. In addition to screenings, the five-day festival in October features a red-carpet opening, a movie industry conference, networking events, a screenplay competition, and a closing night awards ceremony.
City and State Elected officials have awarded the BFF for its contribution to Brooklyn’s cultural, artistic, and economic growth. Generous support from prominent organizations Spectrum/Charter Communications, Delta Airlines, Popsugar, Johnnie Walker, Caress, B&H Photo, Canon, Master Card, Hello Alice, IFundWomen, LVR, and local organizations has allowed the festival to: expand its public programming, and develop filmmaking programs for underrepresented storytellers in Brooklyn and West Africa.
As an MWBE organization, the festival belongs to the minority of only 12% of film festivals owned by women of color in the U.S. 18.10.2023 | Editor's blog Cat. : FESTIVALS
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