Brown Media Group Film Festival (BMGFF) is thrilled to announce its Fifth Edition to be held in spring 2026 in New York City. BMGFF brings together distinguished Brown University alumni, industry professionals, filmmakers, and film enthusiasts to celebrate and showcase the creative work of Brown alumni before a panel of seasoned professionals.

We are currently accepting scripted films, documentaries and animation shorts up to 20 minutes in duration. Each work must be either Alumni directed, written or produced, or feature an Alum as a lead or supporting actor. In order for your work to be considered you must mention the Alumni's role in your film and their Class Year.

Our 2024 Festival was a huge success and screened in both NYC and LA! We also streamed the Festival live on campus in the Granoff Center for the Performing Arts.

We look forward to seeing your new work. Filmmakers should also feel free to resubmit previous entries. We hope to see you at our Film Festival this Spring!

Festival Date: May 14, 2026
Location: New York City

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2024 BMGFF Keynote Speakers:
Chris Brancato '84

2022 BMGFF Keynote Speakers:
Chris Brancato '84

2021 BMGFF Keynote Speakers:
Kate Burton '79
Yoruba Richen '94

2020 BMGFF Keynote Speakers:
Doug Liman '88
Frank Lesser '02

Awards & Prizes

Select films will be screened for an audience of Brown University Alumni and industry professionals

Rules & Terms

BMGFF is now accepting accepting scripted films, documentaries and animation shorts up to 20 minutes in duration.

Each work must be either Alumni directed, written or produced, or feature an Alum as a lead or supporting actor. In order for your work to be considered you must mention the Alumni's role in your film and their Class Year.

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  • Healey Koch

    I had a wonderful time here and met some wonderful people. Super cool festival.

    July 2024
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  • Michael Schelp

    It was such a well-run film festival! So profesh. And such fun. I recommend highly.

    April 2024
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  • Rehabilitation Through the Arts

    Excellent film festival--well run with plenty of opportunities for networking. All the films were high quality and varied. Could have been fewer films screened--11 films were a bit overwhelming--but they were all very short and well done.

    November 2022
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  • Shon Keane

    I've screened at a wide range of festivals (including Telluride & Hamptons) and this was definitely one of the best festival experiences I've ever had. I was honored to have my film screened alongside some very moving and thought-provoking films. I made some great connections and felt very inspired to see fellow Brown alums out there making films that matter!

    November 2022
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  • Josh Sondock

    It was incredible to attend and present a film at the Brown Media Group Film Festival. With wonderfully engaged, open-eyed & open-minded attendees, lots of food & drink, & smart, emotionally sensitive programming, this festival was one of the best I've attended & had the honor to bring a film to. Looking forward to many more years!

    December 2019
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