Brooklyn Film Festival Announces 134-Film Lineup for 29th Edition
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The Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) has unveiled its 2025 program, featuring 134 films from 30 countries under the theme 'The Invitation'. The festival will run from May 29 to June 7 across multiple Brooklyn venues and online. The lineup includes 36 world premieres and the New York premiere of 'A Mosquito in the Ear' as the opening night film.
Facts First
- The 29th Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) runs from May 29 to June 7 across venues in Fort Greene, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg.
- The program features 134 films from 30 countries, including 36 world premieres.
- Opening night presents the New York premiere of 'A Mosquito in the Ear', starring Jake Lacy and Nazanin Boniadi.
- The lineup includes 11 narrative features and seven documentary features, plus numerous shorts and experimental works.
- A two-day industry event, the BFF Exchange, will be held June 3-4 at the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema.
What Happened
The Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) has announced the full lineup for its 29th edition, themed 'The Invitation'. The festival will screen 134 films from May 29 through June 7 at venues in Fort Greene, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg, including BRIC Arts Media House and the Wythe Hotel. The program includes films from 30 countries, with 36 world premieres. Opening night will feature the New York premiere of 'A Mosquito in the Ear', a narrative feature directed by Nicola Rinciari.
Why this Matters to You
If you're interested in independent and international cinema, you have the opportunity to see new films from around the world without leaving New York City. The festival's online component may allow you to watch selected films from home. The BFF Exchange event on June 3 and 4 could be a valuable resource if you are a filmmaker looking to connect with industry professionals or participate in a pitch contest.
What's Next
The festival is scheduled to begin on May 29. You can expect screenings to proceed at the announced venues, and the online platform will be available throughout the event. The BFF Exchange at the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema will host its panels and contests on June 3 and 4. A curated selection of queer films is likely to be featured as part of the Brooklyn Museum's First Saturdays programming in June.