Tier 4
Stony Brook, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Stony Brook Film Festival is produced by the Staller Center for the Arts on the campus of Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. The festival in 2026 will be the 31st year of this very competitive and highly selective ten-day festival. All films are shown on our 40 foot screen in the Staller Center’s Main Stage Theater which seats over a 1000. Filmmakers who attend may be provided with travel assistance, lodging, and access to all our parties and events.
The main submission deadline for Stony Brook Film Festival is around 1 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Stony Brook Film Festival costs around USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Stony Brook Film Festival takes place in Stony Brook, United States.
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