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The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival made its successful debut in 2020 recognizing more than 100 new, independent science fiction films created by filmmakers from 28 countries.
Now we're back for our 5th season celebrating independent voices in science fiction storytelling with online and in-person screenings October 14th through the 20th, 2024.


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 continuing with festival excluives like "The Future Sounds of Brooklyn," a compilation of SciFi-inspired music from musicians across the globe, and Season 5 of The Sixth Borough, our curated series highlighting 3 fantastic science fiction short films united in a common theme with new episodes streaming each day of the festival. 

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 between the ages of 18 and 30, and currently attending a film program at a recognized college, university, or certificate program. 

  • Young Filmmakers Short Films - Awarded to filmmakers age of 17 and under, with recognition according to age and/or grade level (depending on number of entries).

  • 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.

  • Peoples Choice Award - Awarded to filmmakers that receive the most up-votes from online attendees of the festival. 

  • Honorable Mentions - All categories TBD.

 

Organizers

Michael Brown

Executive Director

Vincent Keane

Creative Director &
Producer

Jerald Miller

Festival Producer

Hiroshi Kono

Outreach Director

Benton Collins

Technical Director

 

Jason Lewis

Web Producer

Sato Yamamoto

Social Media Director

     

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival made its successful debut in 2020 recognizing more than 100 new, independent science fiction films created by filmmakers from 28 countries. Now we're back for our 5th season celebrating independent voices in science fiction storytelling with online and in-person screenings October 14th through the 20th, 2024.

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 continuing with festival excluives like "The Future Sounds of Brooklyn," a compilation of SciFi-inspired music from musicians across the globe, and Season 5 of The Sixth Borough, our curated series highlighting 3 fantastic science fiction short films united in a common theme with new episodes streaming each day of the festival. 

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 between the ages of 18 and 30, and currently attending a film program at a recognized college, university, or certificate program.

  • Best College 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 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).

  • Peoples Choice Award - Awarded to filmmakers that receive the most up-votes from online attendees of the festival. 
  • Honorable Mentions - All categories TBD.

 

 

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

 

Jason Lewis

Web Producer

 

Sato Yamamoto

Social Media Director

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Japanese SciFi Night at Stuart Cinema & Cafe in Greenpoint at 7PM TONIGHT!!

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Sci-Fi Animated Short THE USUAL Selected to Three Film Festivals - Now a Finalist at Brooklyn SciFi

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Official Film Selections Announced for the 2024 Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival

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SciFi Web Series Illuminagents Continues Second Season

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2022 Short Film Winner Daniel Lasker to Spearhead EuroZimFest This Year

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Official Selections for 2022 Announced

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

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The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Announces Finalists & Program Slate

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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

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BROOKLYN SCIFI FILM FESTIVAL EXPANDS IN SECOND YEAR

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

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

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Fictional Starship Size Comparison

Official Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Trailer

Official Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Trailer

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3D Size Comparison of the Star Wars Universe

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BSFFF Screener Training

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Latest News

SXSW 2025 Film Festival Highlights

SXSW 2025 Film Festival Highlights

Star Wars Triple-Feature and Fan Celebration at the United Palace Theater

Star Wars Triple-Feature and Fan Celebration at the United Palace Theater

Japanese SciFi Night at Stuart Cinema & Cafe in Greenpoint at 7PM TONIGHT!!

Japanese SciFi Night at Stuart Cinema & Cafe in Greenpoint at 7PM TONIGHT!!

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Returns for its Fifth Season with Over 200 Films from Around the World

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Returns for its Fifth Season with Over 200 Films from Around the World

Sci-Fi Animated Short THE USUAL Selected to Three Film Festivals - Now a Finalist at Brooklyn SciFi

Sci-Fi Animated Short THE USUAL Selected to Three Film Festivals - Now a Finalist at Brooklyn SciFi

Official Film Selections Announced for the 2024 Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival

Official Film Selections Announced for the 2024 Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival

SciFi Web Series Illuminagents Continues Second Season

SciFi Web Series Illuminagents Continues Second Season

WIA NYC Animation Festival Call For Entries

WIA NYC Animation Festival Call For Entries

Robots, UFOs, and A.I. Converge at the 2023 Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival with 130 Films Online and In Theaters

Robots, UFOs, and A.I. Converge at the 2023 Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival with 130 Films Online and In Theaters

Female Filmmaker Duo Premiere Science Fiction Film "Homologies" at DC Shorts Film Festival

Female Filmmaker Duo Premiere Science Fiction Film "Homologies" at DC Shorts Film Festival

Official Film Selections for 2023 Announced

Official Film Selections for 2023 Announced

Brooklyn SciFi is Back for 2023!

Brooklyn SciFi is Back for 2023!

Volunteer as a Screener for the 2023 Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival

Volunteer as a Screener for the 2023 Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival

PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS AND MCC THEATER EXTEND THE WORLD PREMIERE OF JOHN J. CASWELL, JR.’S WET BRAIN, DIRECTED BY DUSTIN WILLS, TO JULY 2

PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS AND MCC THEATER EXTEND THE WORLD PREMIERE OF JOHN J. CASWELL, JR.’S WET BRAIN, DIRECTED BY DUSTIN WILLS, TO JULY 2

2022 Short Film Winner Daniel Lasker to Spearhead EuroZimFest This Year

2022 Short Film Winner Daniel Lasker to Spearhead EuroZimFest This Year

Official Selections for 2022 Announced

Official Selections for 2022 Announced

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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