Brooklyn Film Society Inc

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BFF 28th year. MAY 30 - JUNE 8, 2025. The festival will be available both online and in theaters. Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) is an international-competitive annual event. BFF, Inc. is a 501(c)(3). THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1) TO ADVANCE PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FILM ARTS; 2) TO HOLD AN ANNUAL COMPETITIVE FILM FESTIVAL IN BROOKLYN, AND OTHER PERIODIC FILM SHOWCASES; 3) TO DRAW WORLDWIDE ATTENTION TO BROOKLYN AS A CENTER FOR THE ARTS; 4) TO PROVIDE FILMMAKERS WITH A FORUM TO EXPOSE THEIR WORK TO PUBLIC; 5) TO ORGANIZE, SPONSOR AND PRESENT FORUMS, LECTURES, AND DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO THE CREATION OF INDEPENDENT FILMS IN ORDER TO FOSTER A GREATER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FILM ARTS BY THE PUBLIC; 6) TO CONDUCT CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW FILMMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF NEW EXISTING WORKS; 7) TO EXPAND THE RICH AND DIVERSE CULTURAL RESOURCES THAT ARE AND WILL BECOME THE HERITAGE OF BROOKLYNCITIZENS, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE RIGHTS OF ALL BROOKLYN RESIDENTS TO ACCESS AND EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING; 8) TO CELEBRATE BROOKLYN'S RICH RANGE OF ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL
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Brooklyn Film Society Inc.

The Brooklyn Film Society Inc. is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting independent filmmaking and fostering interest in cinema in Brooklyn. It is known for organizing the Brooklyn Film Festival, an annual event that showcases a diverse range of films.

Mission

The organization's mission is to provide a public forum for advancing public interest in films and independent production. It aims to position Brooklyn as a significant center for cinema globally while ensuring access to and promoting the power of independent filmmaking for all Brooklyn residents. The society also seeks to uphold artistic excellence and creative freedom without censorship. It supports arts organizations with similar objectives by serving as a fiscal sponsor.

Activities

The Brooklyn Film Society is involved in several activities to achieve its mission:

  • Organizing the Brooklyn Film Festival: This is a key event where independent films are presented, competing for awards and recognition. The festival includes forums, lectures, and discussions related to independent filmmaking.
  • Supporting Emerging Filmmakers: The organization focuses on discovering and supporting new generations of filmmakers with unique visions.
  • Partnerships: It partners with like-minded organizations to exhibit films and promote the local film community.

Awards and Recognition

The Brooklyn Film Festival, organized by the Brooklyn Film Society, offers several awards in various categories, including the prestigious "Grand Chameleon" award. This award is chosen from the winners of the six main film categories and is intended to represent the annual theme of the festival.

Impact

The Brooklyn Film Society plays a crucial role in the film community by providing a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work. The organization's efforts have contributed to Brooklyn's reputation as a vibrant hub for cinema and artistic innovation.

[1] https://brooklynfilmsociety.org [2] https://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/festival [3] https://www.theartofbrooklyn.org/about-us.html [4] https://filmfreeway.com/BrooklynFilmFestival [5] https://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS A Lien Nominated for a 2025 Academy Awards The narrative short A Lien directed by NY brothers Sam David CutlerKreutz Official Selection at the 2024 BFF is now nominated for the 97th Academy Awards Live Action Short category. The filmmakers are actually double BFF alumni as we have been featuring two of their films in the past. Best of luck. Academy of Canadian Cinema Television Brooklyn Film Festival is a proud Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying Festival.

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