Brooklyn Film Festival: deadline and submission guide

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About Brooklyn Film Festival

Every year, Brooklyn Film Festival attracts a dynamic mix of indie filmmakers coming from NYC and around the world, film distributors, production and post-production company’s employees, other film-industry professionals, media representatives from local newspapers, indie magazines, mainstream publications and TV stations, as well as thousands of indie-film enthusiasts for a celebration of emerging talent in a growing entertainment-industry hub and cultural center. Like the borough that is home to the festival, BFF embraces diversity and inclusiveness. We strongly believe in equal access to the arts. Each year we donate 200 admission tickets to various Brooklyn-based schools and offer discounted tickets to senior citizens and students.

Awards this festival can qualify you for

CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama

Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

Brooklyn Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Brooklyn Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Brooklyn Film Festival is around 13 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.

How much does it cost to submit to Brooklyn Film Festival?

Submitting to Brooklyn Film Festival costs from USD 65 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Brooklyn Film Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Brooklyn Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Brooklyn Film Festival held?

Brooklyn Film Festival takes place in Brooklyn, United States.

Is Brooklyn Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Brooklyn Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Brooklyn Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

Brooklyn Film Festival

About Brooklyn Film Festival

Awards this festival can qualify you for

Brooklyn Film Festival submission FAQ

Is Brooklyn Film Festival right for your film?