Th efestival took place October 12-15
*Diarra Kilpatrick Received BFF's 2017 Rising Star Award* Oscar-Winning and -Nominated Jury Included: Caroline Waterlow (O.J.: Made in America) Heidi Ewing (Jesus Camp) Sam Pollard (4 Little Girls)
"The Bushwick Film Festival shines a light on indie filmmakers and diversity in the film industry." - NBC NEWS
"The event brings together filmmakers, artists, and creative thinkers." - Fox News
"Get to know NYC's next filmmaking generation at the Bushwick Film Festival." - Tribeca Film
"An opportunity to see amazing films that you won't find in regular U.S. cinemas. They are true gems!" - Indiewire
Brooklyn, NY - October 10, 2017 - The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) will kick off its 10th-anniversary festivities this week! The full program of screenings, panels, parties, and networking opportunities will take place from October 12 through October 15. BFF looks forward to supporting and sharing the stories of emerging filmmakers and inspiring the audiences who view their films. For a full schedule of events, see below or visit https://goo.gl/KJc9Fi.
Surrounding this celebratory anniversary, BFF will be presenting the first ever Rising Star Award to BFF alum and actress/filmmaker Diarra Kilpatrick. The Rising Star Award was created to acknowledge Bushwick Film Festival alumni who have broken new ground in the film industry and are achieving notable levels of success. It's a testament to the recipient's hard work and to the festival's continued commitment to give incredibly talented filmmakers and creators a spotlight. The festival will be screening Kilpatrick's newest series American Kokoat 6pm on Saturday, October 14 at Syndicated, followed by a Q&A with Kilpatrick. American Koko was produced by Viola Davis and distributed by ABC. Currently, Kilpatrick is working on a new series for Amazon called The Climb. To purchase tickets for the screening, please visit http://bit.ly/2yr3mSW.
BFF kicks off its 10th anniversary on Thursday, October 12 with a red carpet reception at House of Yes. Opening night will feature the world premiere of In Case of Emergency, directed by Stefanie Sparks. The festivities will continue throughout the weekend, with events ranging from feature screenings and short screenings, to networking parties and panels. The festival encourages filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences to engage each other in an eclectic and open-minded atmosphere while forming new alliances and sharing a common passion for independent film. For tickets and passes, please visit www.bushwickfilmfestival.com.
BFF is thrilled to announce the critically-acclaimed and Oscar-winning and -nominated filmmakers who will comprise its jury:
DOCUMENTARY JURY
Caroline Waterlow Oscar Winner, 'O.J.: Made in America'// Producer
Sam Pollard Oscar Nominee, '4 Little Girls' // Director, Producer, Editor
Heidi Ewing Oscar Nominee, 'Jesus Camp' // Director // Co-Owner of Loki Films
José Rodriguez Director of Documentary Programs, Tribeca Film Institute // Writer, Director
NARRATIVE JURY
Adam Kersh Marketing and Publicity Strategist and Co-Founder of Brigade
Delena Turner Multi-Platform Producer and Content Creator, ESPN
Molly O'Keefe Senior Director of Artists Programs, Tribeca Film Institute
SHORT FILMS AND WEB SERIES
Jacquelyn Lobel Emmy-Award Winning Producer & Director // Senior Producer, PopSugar
A.V Rockwell Award-Winning Screenwriter and Director
Elizabeth J. Theis Post-Production Coordinator, Viceland
Chung Tsang Festival Director, KAFFNY Infinite Cinema
Kristian Mercado Award-Winning Artist & Filmmaker
In 2016, BFF welcomed a record 2,700 excited guests to the festival to enjoy indie cinema, share ideas, and connect with diverse groups of people. The festival is looking forward to welcoming even more people this year and celebrating its 10th Anniversary from October 12-15.
Sponsors for BFF 2017 include: 100 Bogart, Chemistry Creative, MCCG, Node, City Fresh Market, Brooklyn Fire Proof, Cutty Sark Whisky, Bruce Cost Ginger Ale, Braven Brewing Company, The Rookery, Montana's Trail House, Lot 45, Terra Firma, Bushwick Daily, Radio Free Brooklyn, Explore Brooklyn, Backstage, QNS, Times News Weekly, Brokelyn, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Print Out, Syndicated Movie Theater, LightSpace Studios, Fine & Raw Chocolate, Zico, Brooklyn Oenology, and McCarren Hotel & Pool!
For more information, please visit www.bushwickfilmfestival.com
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BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL: FULL SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 12 10th Annual Bushwick Film Festival Opening Night TIME: 6:30pm VENUE: House Of Yes INFO: http://bit.ly/2harzZE
Friday, October 13 SCREENING: Nana | Serena Dykman TIME: 3pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2ycE22q
SCREENING: Tormenting The Hen | Theodore Collatos TIME: 5:30pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2fhSQZT
SCREENING: Short Films: Alternative Horror #1 | Luke Williams, Ian Hurdle, Justin Gilman, Robin Comisar, Wynter Rhys, Justin Ulloa, Jamie Dwyer, Gil Choi, Zach Fleming, Angelita Mendoza TIME: 6pm VENUE: Lot 45 INFO: http://bit.ly/2xvHjgc
SCREENING: Medal of Victory | Joshua Moise TIME: 7:45pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2hhht5M
SCREENING: Short Films: Alternative Horror #2| Adam R. Brown, Kyle l. Kelley, Michael Jackson, Nicholas Payne Santos, Ryan McGlade, Eileen O'Meara, Raquel Cedar, Syni Pappa TIME: 8pm VENUE: Lot 45 INFO: http://bit.ly/2xdTbDT
NETWORKING: Industry Happy Hour TIME: 8pm VENUE: The Rookery INFO: http://bit.ly/2fAPLkh
PARTY: TAKEOVER Ladies Nite w/ DJ Scratch Nice. TIME: 10pm VENUE: Lot 45 INFO: http://bit.ly/2f8GxeC
SCREENING: Land Of The Little People | Yaniv Berman TIME: 10:15pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2wGafOo
Saturday, October 14
SCREENING Short Films: Midnight Alternative Horror | Donaldo Prescod, Adam R. Brown & Kyle l. Kelley, Robin Comisar, Ryan McGlade, Wynter Rhys, Justin Ulloa & Jamie Dwyer TIME: 12:15am VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2fWPlEA
SCREENING: Short Films: Documentaries | Aline Pimentel, Sasha Pezenik, Patrick G. Lee, Marco Alessi, Jackson Devereux, Jon Bunning TIME: 12pm VENUE: LightSpace INFO: http://bit.ly/2xdQ7Y1
PANEL: Branded Content | Clare Stein, Melanie Deziel, Cameron Farrelly, Sammi Mendenhall; Moderator: Natan Edelsburg TIME: 12pm Venue: Chemistry Creative INFO: http://bit.ly/2f9t9qF
SCREENING: Short Films: The Coming of Age Mixtape | Kevin Rios, Lin Wang, Patrick Letterii, Emily McNeill, Travis Wood, Brandon Bloch, Tim Sessler, Brandon Bray, Dylan and Dakota Pailes-Friedman, Giulia Jiménez Tani, Fatema Abdoolcarim, Raquel Salazar TIME: 1pm VENUE: Lot 45 INFO: http://bit.ly/2w6ASfU
SCREENING: PEDALÓ | Juan Palacios TIME: 1:30pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2xQqiye
PANEL: Industry Talk | Caroline Waterlow, Heidi Ewing, Diarra Kilpatrick, Kuye Youngblood; Moderator: Kweighbaye Kotee TIME: 1:30pm Venue: Chemistry Creative INFO: http://bit.ly/2jJXLDY
SCREENING: Short Films: The Rebels | Mtume Gant, Tess Harrison, Nicholas Payne Santos, Jenny Groza,Stefon Bristol, Sarah Sitzler TIME: 2:30pm VENUE: LightSpace INFO: http://bit.ly/2xcmUwO
PANEL: | Arturo Castro, Tamara P. Carter, Miles Orion Feldsott, Will Rowbotham; Moderator: Ramfis Myrthil TIME: 3pm Venue: Chemistry Creative INFO: http://bit.ly/2kAaVUS
SCREENING: Who Is Earl Okin? | Joe Snelling TIME: 3:30pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2ycDiKK
PANEL: Tribeca Film Institute: From Prison to Film Set, A Conversation/Works-in-Progress Screening | Moderator: Vee Bravo TIME: 4:30pm Venue: Chemistry Creative INFO: http://bit.ly/2y4fa00
SCREENING: Short Films: Westerns, Space Odysseys, Social Thrillers, etc. | Tamara P. Carter, Donaldo Prescod, Tom Teller, Joey Grossfield, Nathan Campbell, Alec Cummings, Samantha Smith, Lana Boy TIME: 4:45pm VENUE: LightSpace INFO: http://bit.ly/2fzGuZF
NETWORKING: Filmmaker Happy Hour TIME: 5:30pm VENUE: Terra Firma INFO: http://bit.ly/2kzRUSq
SCREENING: Web Series: American Koko | Diarra Kilpatrick TIME: 6pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2yr3mSW
SCREENING: Short Films: Bushwick & Chill | Anne Hu, Nancy Asiamah-Yeboah, Noah LePage, Maria Bunai, Erica Eng, Darin Quan, Alice Gruia, Thanos Topouzis, Paula Hämäläinen TIME: 7:30pm VENUE: LightSpace INFO: http://bit.ly/2fzXgrK
SCREENING: Nowhere, Michigan | Robert Vornkahl TIME: 8pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2yqYBsX
SCREENING: Web Series / New Media | Misha Calvert, Tim Manley, Naje Lataillade, Sonja O'Hara, Jaspal Binning, Chris Raddatz, Charlie Hoxie, Catherine Fordham, Liliana Tandon, James Boo TIME: 9:308pm Venue: Chemistry Creative INFO: http://bit.ly/2ydOCWK
SCREENING: Short Films: Arthouse | Shayna Connelly, Haya Alghanim, Michael Litwak, Connor Burns, Dan Simolke, Raissa Contreras, D. Schmüdde, William D. Caballero, Ian Forster, Joseph Sulsenti, Amirhossein Kotobzadeh TIME: 10pm VENUE: LightSpace INFO: http://bit.ly/2w88lXc
PARTY: Industry Happy Hour TIME: 10pm VENUE: Cape House INFO: http://bit.ly/2y7C6cB
SCREENING: Pretty Far From Okay | Helena Hufnagel TIME: 10:30pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2fjzW4J
Sunday, October 15
SCREENING: Short Films: Film as Critique / America | Michael Marantz, Katori Hall, Tyler Rabinowitz, Denzel Boyd, Joseph Webb, Erika Street Hopman, Anaiis Cisco, Shaka King, Alexandra Moye, Juan Carlos A. Sánchez Sosa TIME: 12pm VENUE: LightSpace INFO: http://bit.ly/2w7GExW
SCREENING: We Are Mary | Julie Wiles TIME: 12pm Venue: Chemistry Creative INFO: http://bit.ly/2fzVQ0e
SCREENING: The Valley | Saila Kariat TIME: 1pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2xdYKC6
SCREENING: Tribal Justice | Anne Makepeace TIME: 2:15pm Venue: Chemistry Creative INFO: http://bit.ly/2fiVyht
SCREENING: Short Films: This Woman's Work | Laura Moss, Kenrick Prince, Gabriella Moses, Megan Brotherton, Karishma Dev Dube, Robin Cloud, McGhee Monteith TIME: 2:30pm VENUE: LightSpace INFO: http://bit.ly/2wGLfGw
SCREENING: Sea to Shining Sea | Maximón Monihan TIME: 3:15pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2hfYVq7
SCREENING: Double Screening: 'Iman'& 'Syskon' | Mia Bittar, Aurora Alänge TIME: 4:45pm Venue: Chemistry Creative INFO: http://bit.ly/2xnhTAY
SCREENING: Short Films: Funny People | Chris McKee, Cullan Bruce, Todd Selby, Becca Roth, Laura Goehrke, Michael Goldburg, Kevin D'Angelo, Willy Berliner, Gregory Brecher TIME: 5pm VENUE: LightSpace INFO: http://bit.ly/2hhR1MV
PARTY: Pre-Awards Reception TIME: 4pm VENUE: Montana's Trail House INFO: http://bit.ly/2fblh88
SCREENING: Coach Jake | Ian Phillips TIME: 5:30pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2fjdN6J
PARTY: Awards Ceremony TIME: 7pm VENUE: Syndicated INFO: http://bit.ly/2xwAmez
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About Founder, CEO Kweighbaye Kotee Kweighbaye Kotee is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, writer and TV host. Over the past 10 years, she has developed creative ways to use the power of media, culture and arts to bridge communities. In 2007, she founded The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF). The Festival celebrates independent film, provides chances for diverse filmmakers to exhibit their work and creates spaces where audiences can gather and enjoy independent cinema. In 2015, Kotee founded Media Culture & Communications Group (MCCG). MCCG works in tandem with companies and rapidly changing neighborhoods to help open lines of communication and create opportunities that support artistic sustainability and preserve long-standing cultural landscapes in various ways. Dedicated to her community and the arts, she is the Executive Director of two Brooklyn-based non-profit organizations and is a Bushwick Community Board member serving on the Arts & Culture and Land Use Committees.
Born in Liberia, she and her family immigrated to the U.S. at the brink of the Liberian Civil war. Kotee attended public school in Newark, NJ where she was awarded a scholarship from the Wight Foundation to attend Blair Academy. She moved on to receive her B.S in Media, Culture and Communications from New York University. Currently, Kweighbaye lives in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
About the Bushwick Film Festival Founded in 2007, The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) is a leading independent film and media company in Brooklyn. A decade into its mission, BFF is hailed as one of Brooklyn's most influential cinematic events for its contribution to the borough's artistic, cultural, and economic growth. The festival attracts film and entertainment industry leaders at national and international levels and showcases films created by the best emerging independent filmmakers in Brooklyn, including the works of international filmmakers from over 30 different countries. In addition, BFF proudly shines a spotlight on diverse filmmakers. Its mission is to inspire filmmakers to harness the spirit of entrepreneurship, give them a platform to grow an audience, help strengthen their networks, increase their chances to connect with industry professionals, and present them opportunities to make a living doing what they love. Its mission to its audiences is to provide spaces where people from all backgrounds can gather and enjoy new and exciting niche films that are not typically made available and/or accessible to them, along with opportunities to attend educational and cultural events.
The festival is looking forward to celebrating its 10th Anniversary from October 12-15. |