The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival is 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 select the best films for recognition and online streaming as part of our week-long virtual festival with live screenings at the Wythe Hotel Screening Room in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
This year, BSFFF will feature all-new exclusive online events, screening parties, and filmmaker commentary. And we'll introduce "The Future Sounds of Brooklyn," a compilation of SciFi-inspired music from musicians across the globe.
We also look forward to bringing you Season 4 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!
Filmmakers will be recognized in the following categories:
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 over the age of 18, and currently attending a film program at a recognized college, university, or certificate program.
Best Young Filmmakers Award - Awarded to filmmakers under the age of 18, with recognition according to age and/or grade level (depending on number of entries).
Best SciFi Feature Film - Awarded by juror selection to a selected feature length film.
Best SciFi Documentary Film - Awarded by juror selection to a non-fiction film documenting SciFi related themes, history, and works as well as themes of futurism based in science and technology that are commonly predicted in SciFi works.
Peoples Choice Award - Recognition to the film that receives the most viewer upvotes. Attendees of the festival cast votes for their favorite film to determine the winner.
Best In Brooklyn - Awarded to the best entry shot in Brooklyn or directed by a Brooklyn based filmmaker.
Honorable Mentions - All Categories TBD