With City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail as our fiduciary partner, the Bridgeport Film Fest is making “philanthropy through film” a priority in Bridgeport, CT. This nonprofit initiative is dedicated to the discovery, championing and development of independent filmmakers and audiences.
Through various year round programming including an annual three day in-person and virtual festival in September and a variety of popup film screenings at the Connecticut State Community College at Housatonic, the BFF seeks to showcase, guide and inspire independent film and theatre artists from the Bridgeport community and beyond. Local audiences will be enriched by the films, workshops, panels discussions and other forms of artistic expression curated by the festival team and will ensure the promotion of Bridgeport to continue to thrive as a cultural artistic center!
Learn more about the Bridgeport Film Fest or submit films for consideration to bridgeportfilmfest.org
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Website: www.bridgeportfilmfest.org
Email: bptfilmfest@gmail.com
Instagram: @bridgeportfilmfest
Facebook: /BridgeportFilmFest
Program Book: 2023 BFF Program Book
The Art Trail weekend is just the beginning! Come back for year round programming from the Bridgeport Film Fest!
Bridgeport Art Trail 2025 Schedule
Friday, November 7
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Artist Meet & Greet for “Connections - Stories That Bind Us” Short Film Screening
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Film Screening & Talkback
Housatonic Performing Arts Center in Lafayette Hall
900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT
Join the Bridgeport Film Fest at the Connecticut State Community College at Housatonic on Friday, November 7th for an evening celebrating the power of connection through art and film. The night begins with a Filmmaker & Artist Mixer from 5:00 to 6:00pm, with a chance to meet local creatives, network, and share ideas. Immediately following, we’ll present a special screening of short films by local filmmakers built around the theme of connections; exploring how stories, relationships, and shared experiences bring people and communities closer together.
We are honored to showcase a lineup of four impactful short films that reflect the many ways connections shape our lives across cultures and communities. This event is free to attend and open to all, so bring a friend, classmate, or neighbor and join us for an inspiring evening of conversation, creativity, and community. Featuring films directed by Jason A. Coombs, Tova Hopemark, Dorian Robinson, Brian Russell, and more!
Congratulations to the Winners of the Reel Citywide TikTok Challenge!!!
1st Place “Kyle Jordan: An Elevation to Society,” directed by Jason Kazadi and Dajauhn Leverett, 2nd Place “Skateport Saturday,” by Takina Pollock Shafer