FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

BFF Announces a Change in Leadership

BFF welcomes Brandon Harrison as the new Executive Director of the Festival. With deep programming experience and a passion for independent storytelling, Brandon will lead BFF into the 29th festival in 2026 – carrying forward the legacy created by Marco Ursino and Susan Mackell while beginning a thrilling new chapter.

BFF - Top 50 Best Film Festivals in the world

Did you know that there are at least ten thousand film festivals in the world? Final Cut Magazine includes Brooklyn Film Festival in the Top 50 Best Film Festivals in the world

Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television

Brooklyn Film Festival is a proud Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying Festival.

2025 Awards & Prizes

The Award Ceremony, which included the actual distribution of certificates and prizes to 29 winning filmmakers/films, was staged at Windmill Studios on June 8 at 8pm.

2025 BFF's Festival Trailer

Check Brooklyn Film Festival's Trailer and Posters created by otherway

Press Releases and Media Coverage

Check the Press Releases of the 2025 season and recent Media Coverage

check fest pics

Archival Images on Display. Opening and Closing Nights. Filmmaker Parties from the 2010 festival onwards.