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Last year the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival made a successful debut recognizing more than 100 new, independent science fiction films created by filmmakers from 28 countries around the world.
Now we are back for the 2021 edition, looking to expand on last year's success. 


We remain on a mission to bring the best independent, SciFi films to one of the most innovative and creative hubs in the world: Brooklyn. This thrilling, week-long film festival will feature works by some of the most dynamic minds in the genre. Our panel of judges will again select the best films for recognition and live screenings, and all selections will be available to stream online with a festival pass.

This year, BSFFF will feature all-new exclusive online events, screening parties, and filmmaker commentary. And we'll welcome a new addition we're calling "The Future Sounds of Brooklyn," a compilation of SciFi-inspired music from musicians across the globe.

We also look forward to bringing you Season 2 of The Sixth Borough. TSB is our curated, BSFFF-developed series, which highlights and presents 3 fantastic science fiction short films united by a common theme every day of the festival. Think of it as "This American Life" for our dystopian future! 

Visit our profile on Film Freeway to submit your film, purchase event passes, and catch up on screenings, special events, and much more! 

Presented by CYBER-NY

Cyber-NY is a Brooklyn based tech firm with over 20-years experience crafting ecommerce solutions for clients in entertainment, publishing, film & television, retail sales, and wholesale distribution. 

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival was born out of our shared passion for independent film, SciFi, and Brooklyn combined with our established history of working with some truly legendary film makers and distributors.   

As part of this passion, Cyber-NY will release a new video streaming (OTT) service for use by independent film makers, distributors, and content creators, that will launch as part of the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival.

Learn more about Cyber-NY

 

Categories

  • Best Feature Film - Awarded to the best feature length entry selected by our committee.

  • Best Live Action Short Film - Awarded to the best live action (non-animated) short film (30 minutes or less) selected by our committee.

  • Best Animated Short Film - Awarded to the best animated (non-live action) short film (30 minutes or less) selected by our committee.

  • Best Student Short Films - Awarded to filmmakers under the age of 18, with recognition according to age and/or grade level (depending on number of entries).

  • Best College Short Films - Awarded to filmmakers between the ages of 18 and 26, and currently attending a film program at a recognized college, university, or certificate program.

  • Best SciFi Documentary - Awarded to filmmakers with a non-fiction documentary film on SciFi genre subjects including fans, culture, behind the scenes, origin stories, and popular SciFi topics such as time travel, ufos, robots, AI, etc..

  • Best In Brooklyn - Awarded to the best entry shot in Brooklyn or directed by a Brooklyn based filmmaker (Currently living in Brooklyn).

  • Honorable Mentions - All categories TBD.

 

Submission Deadlines & Fees

  • Early Bird Deadline: May 31, 2021 - $10 Fee
  • Regular Deadline: June 30, 2021 - $20 Fee
  • Late Submissions Deadline: July 31, 2021 - $30 Fee
  • Students (18 or under) are free for early and regular registration deadlines

 

Organizers

Michael Brown

Executive Director

Vincent Keane

Creative Director &
Producer

Jerald Miller

Festival Producer

Hiroshi Kono

Outreach Director

Benton Collins

Technical Director

Last year the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival made a successful debut recognizing more than 100 new, independent science fiction films created by filmmakers from 28 countries around the world. Now we are back for the 2021 edition, looking to expand on last year's success. 

We remain on a mission to bring the best independent, SciFi films to one of the most innovative and creative hubs in the world: Brooklyn. This thrilling, week-long film festival will feature works by some of the most dynamic minds in the genre. Our panel of judges will again select the best films for recognition and live screenings, and all selections will be available to stream online with a festival pass.

This year, BSFFF will feature all-new exclusive online events, screening parties, and filmmaker commentary. And we'll welcome a new addition we're calling "The Future Sounds of Brooklyn," a compilation of SciFi-inspired music from musicians across the globe.

We also look forward to bringing you Season 2 of The Sixth Borough. TSB is our curated, BSFFF-developed series, which highlights and presents 3 fantastic science fiction short films united by a common theme every day of the festival. Think of it as "This American Life" for our dystopian future! 

Visit our profile on Film Freeway to submit your film, purchase event passes, and catch up on screenings, special events, and much more! 

Presented by CYBER-NY

Cyber-NY is a Brooklyn based tech firm with over 20-years experience crafting ecommerce solutions for clients in entertainment, publishing, film & television, retail sales, and wholesale distribution. 

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival was born out of our shared passion for independent film, SciFi, and Brooklyn combined with our established history of working with some truly legendary film makers and distributors.   

As part of this passion, Cyber-NY will release a new video streaming (OTT) service for use by independent film makers, distributors, and content creators, that will launch as part of the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival.

Learn more about Cyber-NY

 

Categories

  • Best Feature Film - Awarded to the best feature length entry selected by our committee.

  • Best Live Action Short Film - Awarded to the best live action (non-animated) short film (30 minutes or less) selected by our committee.

  • Best Animated Short Film - Awarded to the best animated (non-live action) short film (30 minutes or less) selected by our committee.

  • Best Student Short Films - Awarded to filmmakers under the age of 18, with recognition according to age and/or grade level (depending on number of entries).

  • Best College Short Films - Awarded to filmmakers between the ages of 18 and 26, and currently attending a film program at a recognized college, university, or certificate program.

  • Best SciFi Documentary - Awarded to filmmakers with a non-fiction documentary film on SciFi genre subjects including fans, culture, behind the scenes, origin stories, and popular SciFi topics such as time travel, ufos, robots, AI, etc..

  • Best In Brooklyn - Awarded to the best entry shot in Brooklyn or directed by a Brooklyn based filmmaker (Currently living in Brooklyn).

  • Honorable Mentions - All categories TBD.

 

Submission Deadlines & Fees

  • Early Bird Deadline: May 31, 2021 - $10 Fee
  • Regular Deadline: June 30, 2021 - $20 Fee
  • Late Submissions Deadline: July 31, 2021 - $30 Fee
  • Students (18 or under) are free for early and regular registration deadlines

 

 

Organizers

 

Michael Brown

Executive Director

mike@brooklynscififilmfest.com

 

Vincent Keane

Creative Director &
Producer

 

Hiroshi Kono

Outreach Director

 

Jerald Miller

Festival Producer

 

Benton Collins

Technical Director

Latest News

2022 Film Festival Poster Design Competition

2022 Film Festival Poster Design Competition

BSFFF 2022 Opens for Film Submissions, Music, and Poster Competition

BSFFF 2022 Opens for Film Submissions, Music, and Poster Competition

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Announces Finalists & Program Slate

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Announces Finalists & Program Slate

The Future Sounds of Brooklyn

The Future Sounds of Brooklyn

 Brooklyn SciFi to Partner with the Jimbocho Movie Festival

Brooklyn SciFi to Partner with the Jimbocho Movie Festival

2021 Film Selections Announced

2021 Film Selections Announced

BROOKLYN SCIFI FILM FESTIVAL EXPANDS IN SECOND YEAR

BROOKLYN SCIFI FILM FESTIVAL EXPANDS IN SECOND YEAR

Aliens, UFOs, and Killer Robots, Invade Brooklyn... Again

Aliens, UFOs, and Killer Robots, Invade Brooklyn... Again

Fictional Starship Size Comparison

Fictional Starship Size Comparison

Official Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Trailer

Official Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Trailer

3D Size Comparison of the Star Wars Universe

3D Size Comparison of the Star Wars Universe

BSFFF Screener Training

BSFFF Screener Training

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Latest News

2022 Film Festival Poster Design Competition

2022 Film Festival Poster Design Competition

BSFFF 2022 Opens for Film Submissions, Music, and Poster Competition

BSFFF 2022 Opens for Film Submissions, Music, and Poster Competition

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Announces Finalists & Program Slate

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Announces Finalists & Program Slate

The Future Sounds of Brooklyn

The Future Sounds of Brooklyn

 Brooklyn SciFi to Partner with the Jimbocho Movie Festival

Brooklyn SciFi to Partner with the Jimbocho Movie Festival

2021 Film Selections Announced

2021 Film Selections Announced

BROOKLYN SCIFI FILM FESTIVAL EXPANDS IN SECOND YEAR

BROOKLYN SCIFI FILM FESTIVAL EXPANDS IN SECOND YEAR

Aliens, UFOs, and Killer Robots, Invade Brooklyn... Again

Aliens, UFOs, and Killer Robots, Invade Brooklyn... Again

Fictional Starship Size Comparison

Fictional Starship Size Comparison

Official Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Trailer

Official Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Trailer

3D Size Comparison of the Star Wars Universe

3D Size Comparison of the Star Wars Universe

BSFFF Screener Training

BSFFF Screener Training

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