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Bed-Stuy Fest: Indie Film's Brooklyn Comeback
15 Oct
Summary
- Annual Bed-Stuy Film Festival returns to Brooklyn Oct 16-18.
- Features panels on studio backing, creative independence, and vertical films.
- Celebrates and uplifts diverse voices in the film industry.
The fifth annual Bed-Stuy Film Festival is set to return to Brooklyn from October 16-18, celebrating independent cinema and fostering industry connections. This year's event at the historic Billie Holiday Theatre will feature three film screenings and insightful discussions for emerging filmmakers and audiences. Panelists will delve into crucial industry topics, including the perennial debate between securing studio backing and maintaining creative independence. The festival's programming also addresses the growing trend of vertical filmmaking tailored for smartphone consumption. Founded in 2017 by Nickie Robinson, the festival aims to provide a platform for storytellers whose work may not receive broad attention. The venue itself, the Billie Holiday Theatre, has a rich history of championing Black artistic expression since 1972 and was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 2023. The festival opens with 'The NextShift' and includes shorts like 'The Therapist' and the documentary 'Through the Night,' concluding with a discussion on vertical films.
