UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
» May 31 – June 9: 2019 Film Festival
where: The main screening venues of the festival are the Wythe Hotel and Windmill Studios. – venues
when: May 31 – June 9, 2019
what: 10 days of films from around the world, industry panels, and special screening events. More info
» Friday May 31 – Opening Night screening and Party
venue: Wythe Hotel
where: 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 – directions
when: Friday May 31 – Doors open at 7:00 pm – Film Screening starts at 7:45 pm – Party at 10:15 pm
what: Friday May 31 – Doors open at 7:00 pm – Film Screening starts at 7:45 pm – Party at 10:15 pm – TICKETS
» Saturday June 1 – KidsFilmFest
venue: Made in NY Media Center by IFP
where: 30 John Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 – directions
when: Saturday, June 1 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
what: At Made in NY Media Center by IFP, BFF will present the 15th annual kidsfilmfest, which aims to discover, expose and promote children’s filmmakers while drawing worldwide attention to Brooklyn. The film program is tailored for children of all ages (films are rated “G”), and consists of numerous short animation, live-action and documentary films. A Q & A with the filmmakers and a filmmaker’s workshop usually follows each program. Tickets are $15 adult, children 12 and under are free. – KIDSFILMFEST
» Saturday June 1 – Reception
venue: Etiquette in Williamsburg
where: 53 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
when: Saturday June 1 from 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
what: Party hosted by Filmshop. Cash Bar
» Sunday June 2 – Reception
venue: Windmill Studios in Greenpoint
where: 300 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn, NY
when: Sunday, June 2 at 1:00 pm
what: Brooklyn Doc Club Meetup at Windmill Studios at 1pm preceding the 2pm screening
» Thursday June 6 – Filmmaker Reception at G-Star
venue: G-Star
where: 118 N. 4 Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
when: Thursday June 6 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
what: Filmmaker Reception at G-Star – Complimentary Heineken, Wine, and Appetizers
who: Reception for all 2019 BFF Filmmakers, Press and Industry members. RSVP only
» Thursday June 6 – Filmmaker after-party
venue: Loosie Rouge
where: 91 South 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
when: Thursday June 7 from 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
what: Filmmaker after-party with Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective. Drink specials
» Friday June 7 – Reception at UnionDocs
venue: UnionDocs
where: 322 Union Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
when: Friday June 8 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
what: Reception at UnionDocs – Complimentary Heineken. Limited space available
» Saturday June 8 – BFF Exchange
venue: Kickstarter Headquarters
where: 58 Kent St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
when: Saturday, June 8, 2019 from Noon – 6:00 pm
what: For the eight consecutive year, the festival continues its BFF Exchange, ultimately aimed at connecting filmmakers with film distributors. BFF Exchange will feature a pitch session, a few panels, and a Happy Hour. Various topics will be explored by a truly distinguished group of panelists. Free of charge. – MORE INFO
» Saturday June 8 – The Gathering Party
venue: Brooklyn Bazaar
where: 150 Greenpoint Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
when: Saturday June 8 from 10:00 pm – 1:00 am
what: The Gathering Party at Brooklyn Bazaar – Brooklyn Film Society, Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, Brooklyn Documentary Club, Film Shop, The Video Consortium, and UnionDocs will get together for an evening of Networking Brooklyn style. No charge at the door and DJ sets. Cash Bar
» Sunday June 9 – Awards Ceremony
venue: Windmill Studios
where: 300 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 – directions
when: Sunday June 9 @ 8:00 pm
what: Awards Ceremony. The votes will be tallied and films will be honored. This event is free of charge
» Sunday June 9 – Closing Night Party
venue: Windmill Studios
where: 300 Kingsland Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
when: Sunday June 9 from 8:00 pm – midnight
what: Closing Night Party at Windmill Studios from 10:00 pm – midnight – Free of charge. Complimentary Heineken