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BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST

Changing the narrative, one story at a time.

WAIT… YOU’RE NOT DONE WITH THE BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST YET. 👀🎬

The festival may have wrapped up in person, but the stories keep going!

The 2026 Bridgeport Film Fest is still streaming virtually through Wednesday, September 30th, bringing incredible independent films from around the world straight to your screen.

Missed a whole block?
Want to re-watch something?
Not ready for the festival to be over?

WE GOT YOU !! Your next BFF film night is waiting. PRESS play and KEEP the festival going.

VIRTUAL TICKETS HERE

It was 3 days of bold, independent film in the heart of Bridgeport.

Looking FORWARD to SEE YOU IN 2027!!

2026 FESTIVAL

BFF Pre PARTY

09.17 | 6:00PM-9:00PM
The festival starts here! Join us at Artisan Stack Cafe in downtown Bridgeport for an evening of connection, light bites, and good vibes as we mix and mingle with filmmakers and kick off another unforgettable festival!

DETAILS HERE
BFF DAY 01

09.18 | 9:30AM-1:00AM
Day One is here! Dive into four film blocks, connect with filmmakers, hit the VIP red carpet, and keep the celebration going at our Masquerade After Party.

Day Schedule
BFF DAY 02

09.19 | 10:00AM-1:00AM
Day Two is turning it up! Catch an inspiring feature film, explore five film blocks, shop the Vendor Village, and dance the night away at our Royal Ball After Party!

DAY SCHEDULE
BFF DAY 03

09.20 | 10:00AM-9:00PM
Day Three brings it all home! Catch three film blocks, sharpen your craft at our Directing Actors Workshop, honor our award winners, and keep the celebration going at our Closing Night Party!

DAY SCHEDULE

80 films

12 countries

2026 - at a GlaNce

500+ attendees

3 Locations

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.”

— Alexandra "Alix" Speyer Bacher, 2025 Filmmaker

“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”

— Victoria Cornejo, 2025 Filmmaker

“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!”

— Matt Latham, 2025 Filmmaker

2026 BFF Team Members

MARIO BAEZ

VENDOR DIRECTOR
SARAH BIERNE

FILM SCREENER & FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
IBEN CENHOLT

FILM SCREENER + PROGRAMMING & WEBSITE
JASON A. COOMBS

EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
DARREN DONNELLY

SITE MANAGER
Milan Eldrige

FILM SCREENER + PROGRAMMING & DESIGN DIRECTOR
GREG GARDNER

LEAD VOLUNTEER
SUZANNE KACHMAR

FIDUCIARY PARTNER. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
CITY LIGHTS / BRIDGEPORT
LUIS LOPEZ

BRANDING & MARKETING
Nettie Marquez

FILM SCREENER & LEAD PROGRAMMER
PAOLA MICHAELA

FILM SCREENER + PROGRAMMING MANAGER & SATELLITE MANAGER
RYAN NASO

FILM SCREENER + PROGRAMMING & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
FOSTER REISZ

FILM SCREENER
JADE ROJAS

EVENT PLANNER
Daniel Walsh

FILM SCREENER + PROGRAMMING
BRIANNA WAHL

FILM SCREENER + PROGRAMMING