#bedstuy-film-festival

#bedstuy-film-festival

Bunnylovr, which hit theaters April 10, 2026 via Utopia, is the kind of film that stays with you in the same slow, creeping way its protagonist Rebecca drifts through her own life.

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.

Ira Sachs, who emerged from the New Queer Cinema movement of the '90s, has become one of the most accomplished & revered directors of his generation, crafting achingly intimate stories about love, friendship, and desire.

C.C. Chatman offered a personal touch to the community by inviting me to her home for a meal, saying, 'Tell me what you want to eat.' Her pork chops and sides rivaled anything from my hometown of New Orleans.

A distributor expressed regret, stating, 'I wish you would have called us a year ago...' indicating that early consultation could have led to a more marketable film. Producers often create films that, while well-crafted, do not align with distribution needs, resulting in missed opportunities.

"Given the steadily increasing price of groceries, officials like Mamdani hope that city-owned grocery stores may help struggling New Yorkers with more affordable options."

The cast for Lin-Manuel Miranda's upcoming film adaptation of Octet features stars like Amanda Seyfried as Jessica and Rachel Zegler as Velma, alongside Sheryl Lee Ralph as Paula.

One of my memories of being at Science was being surrounded by people smarter than myself, and that is something I continue to have the privilege of experiencing each and every day at City Hall.

Sklar's indefatigable, but his cachet has waned. Where his early paintings now sell for millions, he can barely give his more recent work away.

Under her leadership, Jackson said, 'The most important thing is to make sure that Film Forum continues its mission.' This reflects her commitment to the organization and its role in independent cinema.

Drivers were delivering packages in deadly heat with no air conditioning; part-time employees, the majority of UPS' workforce, have been unable to receive benefits. Wages aren't rising at the same rate as the cost of living.

"I saw people who never knew each other [before] meet at the event and develop strong relationships. A lot of people came just to watch and be part of that community. That's when I knew this was special."

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.

"We accept anything that could be used in some sort of creative way, so it's very open."

Carter Shocket stated, 'They kind of felt like they happened and then they were over, like it wasn't a long-lasting kind of project. It was just a flash-in-the-pan kind of thing.'

In many ways, David Greaves' inviting and historical documentary, " Once Upon a Time in Harlem," is the stuff of legend. A vital reclamation of a precious history, the film was born from a night in 1972, when his father, William Greaves, invited the living titans of the Harlem Renaissance to Duke Ellington's old flat for a four-hour party filled with fond memories, fierce debates, and copious alcohol.

But rather than walk away from his creative calling, Driven said he pivoted - teaching himself videography and landing his first paid job through a Craigslist post filming Caribbean DJ, and DJ Mad Out. "That opportunity introduced him to New York's Caribbean music scene, where he went on to work with artists such as Shaggy, Ding Dong and Kranium," she said. "Those early experiences sharpened Hillmedo's eye for authenticity, capturing Caribbean culture not as spectacle, but as lived reality," she added.