BRIDGEPORt
FILM FEST
Changing the narrative, one story at a time.
Three days of bold, independent film in the heart of Bridgeport.
Upcoming Events
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KICK OFF
09.17 | 6:30PM-9:30PM
COME PARTY!
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BFF DAY 01
09.18 | 9:30AM-1:00AM
Celebrate Day One at HCC then KLEIN!
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BFF DAY 02
09.19 | 10:00AM-1:00AM
DAY TWO!!!! FOOD & FEATURE FILM
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BFF DAY 03
09.20 | 10:00AM-8:30PM
DAY 3 and CLOSING PARTY
500+ films
18 countries
2,500+ attendees
20+ workshops
What are people saying
“The BFF is MY BFF. Love how it’s grown and developed in a very short time. It’s a warm and inviting atmosphere for filmmakers and audiences. There’s an emphasis on diversity and inclusion, which is so appreciated as a cis woman filmmaker.
Jason and his minions are consistently delivering a fantastic CT based festival. Thank you for being a BFF.”
“As a young filmmaker, this being my very first film festival was the best experience.
The team who put this event together care so much about their filmmakers and audience. I was surrounded by talented artists who inspired me and made me feel seen when my film “mutuals” was shown!
A great festival amidst of sea of many many options”
“Jason and the rest of the crew did a great job putting together this festival.
I really appreciate that it feels like a celebration of the city, in addition to being a great film festival.
Good vibes all the way through. Highly recommended!”
2026 BFF Team Members
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T. ASHLEY
SCREENER
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MARIO BAEZ
VENDOR DIRECTOR
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SARAH BIERNE
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
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IBEN CENHOLT
PROGRAMMING & WEBSITE
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JASON A. COOMBS
EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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DARREN DONNELLY
SITE MANAGER
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Milan Eldrige
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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GREG GARDNER
LEAD VOLUNTEER
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SUZANNE KACHMAR
FIDUCIARY PARTNER. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
CITY LIGHTS / BRIDGEPORT -
LUIS LOPEZ
BRANDING & MARKETING
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Nettie Marquez
LEAD PROGRAMMER
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PAOLA MICHAELA
SATELITE SITE & PROGRAMMING MANAGER
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RYAN NASO
PROGRAMMING & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
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FOSTER REISZ
SCREENER
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JADE ROJAS
EVENT PLANNER
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Daniel Walsh
PROGRAMMING
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BRIANNA WAHL
PROGRAMMING
BFF 2026 sponsors
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City Lights / Bridgeport Art Trail
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Fairfield County's Community Foundation
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CIRCLE CARE CENTER
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Connecticut state CTFILM.org
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Colorful Bridgeport
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NEST ART FACTORY
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CT Film & TV
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WPKN Community Radio
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RuneFilms