2023 Festival Tickets & Schedule
The third annual Bridgeport Film Fest plans to offer both in-person and virtual screenings, as well guest speakers from the entertainment industry and creative workshops for both youth and adults! All events take place at the historic Klein Memorial Auditorium, unless otherwise noted!
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VIP Pass includes:
Weekend GA Ticket includes: Access to all films, workshops*, panels and virtual programming all weekend One Day Ticket includes: Access to all films, workshops*, panels on a particular day of entry VIRTUAL TICKETS Virtual Ticket: $20 Student Virtual Ticket: $15 *Stand-Up Comedy Workshop with Comedy Legend Lisa Lampanelli is limited seating. Must sign up in advance. *VR Experience Workshop will be first come, first serve in groups of up to 12 people. |
2023 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, September 8
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11:30am-12:00pm
Filmmaker & Student Mixer* 12:00pm-2:00pm Block 1 Shuffled Shorts with Filmmaker Q&A* An 80 minute block of genre bending films featuring comedy, drama, romance, thrillers, experimental and more! *At the Connecticut State Community College at Housatonic 4:00pm-5:00pm VIP + Filmmaker Red Carpet Featuring DJ Edgewood spinning LIVE! 5:00pm-6:00pm General Admission Red Carpet 6:00pm-7:30pm Block 2 Made in Connecticut with Filmmaker Q&A A film block celebrating the diversity of storytellers from Bridgeport and across the Nutmeg State! 8:00pm-9:30pm Block 3 OUTSpoken: LGBTQIA+ Stories with Filmmaker Q&A A film block highlighting LGBTQIA+ stories and filmmakers! 10:30pm -1:00am VIP After Party* [at Trevi Lounge] *Must have a VIP Pass or purchase an additional ticket to this event. |
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Saturday, September 9
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10:00am-12:00pm
Production Assistant for Film Workshop Facilitated by Ray Noia, Line Producer at The Sherri Show, and Maddie Robbins, independent filmmaker, you will learn all you need to know to get started as a Production Assistant. Sign up here! 10:15am-11:00am “In Protest” VR Experience #1 Workshop “IN PROTEST: Grassroots Stories from the Front Lines,” is a 360° film series chronicling the unsung heroes of the Black Lives Matter movement. The project honors lives lost while calling for renewed solidarity against racial injustice in America. Followed by discussion with filmmaker, writer and activist Ericka Mitton. 11:15am-12:00pm “In Protest” VR Experience #1 Workshop 12:00pm-3:00pm Live Art Installation with Luis Lopez 12pm-6pm Food Trucks /Vendor Village Open 12:30pm-1:15pm “In Protest” VR Experience #1 Workshop 1:00pm-2:00pm Filmmaker Networking Hour 2:00pm-4:00pm Stand-Up Comedy Workshop with Comedy Legend Lisa Lampanelli 3:00pm-4:45pm Block 4 Latinx in the Light with Filmmaker Q&A Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a block of films highlighting the Latinx experience by having an entire block dedicated to their diverse stories. 5:15pm-6:30pm Block 5 For the Culture: Black Stories with Filmmaker Q&A We proudly share the resilience of Black people in this global film block by creators who are Black in front of and/or behind the camera! 7:00pm-8:00pm Bronx Film Initiative Screening + Talk Back: “AJ’s Story” Followed by Q+A with Directors and Cast About "AJ's Story" A bi-racial teenager living in the Bronx in search of his biological father, faces tragedy that could split up his foster home family. 8:15pm-9:45pm Block 6 Lights Out: Sweet Nightmares with Filmmaker Q&A When you add in some thrills, chills and dash of sci-fi you get a block that will probably keep you up at night! 10:00pm-1:00am VIP After Party* [at Wali Kafe] Featuring DJ Eric Otero spinning live! *Must have a VIP Pass or purchase an additional ticket to this event. |
Sunday, September 10
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10:00am-11:45am Disney's "Encanto" Family Friendly Film Live Screening *Free screening. 10:15am-11:00am “Authentically Us…” VR Experience #2 Workshop Authentically Us: Voices from the Transgender Community is a three part virtual series about transgender people living in the American northwest. Their narratives relay the message that transgender people should be able to live and work anywhere, and that they have always been part of our communities. Workshop led by Clan Mother Shoran Waupatukuay Piper, Tribal Head Leader. 11:15am-12:00pm “Authentically Us…” VR Experience #2 Workshop 12:15pm-1:00pm “Authentically Us…” VR Experience #2 Workshop 12:00pm-6:00pm Food Trucks/Vendors 12:00pm-3:00pm Live Art Installation with Luis Lopez 1:00pm-2:00pm The Road to Producing Your First Feature Film Panel Discussion featuring indie filmmakers: AJ Mattioli, Founder of Mattioli Productions Danielle E. Earle, Founder of PL Entertainment Craig T. Williams, Co-Founder of Red Wall Productions 2:00pm-4:00pm Stand-Up Comedy Workshop with Comedy Legend Lisa Lampanelli 2:15pm-3:45pm Block 7 She's Got A Story: Female Filmmakers with Q&A The future is female and what better way to celebrate female identifying filmmakers by having an entire block dedicated to their diverse stories. 4:15pm -5:45pm Block 8 Stronger Minds with Filmmaker Q&A This block highlights people who struggle and/or overcome issues with mental health ! 6:00pm-6:30pm Awards Presentation 7:00pm-10:00pm VIP After Party* [at Berlinetta Brewing] *Must have a VIP Pass or purchase an additional ticket to this event. |
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