Brown Media Group Film Festival (BMGFF) is thrilled to announce its fourth annual film festival to take place on April 17th where we will gather distinguished Brown alumni, industry professionals, filmmakers and film enthusiasts to celebrate and showcase our Brown University alumni talent before a panel of seasoned professionals.

BMGFF is now accepting short film submissions under 20 minutes in narrative, documentary and animation forms.

All accepted submissions must be directed by or produced by or featured a Brown University Alumni.

BMGFF date: April 17th, 2024
BMGFF location: New York City

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 short film submissions under 20 minutes in narrative, documentary and animation forms.

All accepted submissions must be directed by or produced by or featured a Brown University Alumni.

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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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  • Irmak Tasindi

    It was an honor to be a part of the Brown Media Group Film Festival with Doug Liman, the director/producer of Bourne Identity, Mr. And Mrs. Smith, Edge of Tomorrow and many other movies we love and a 4-time Emmy winner Frank Lesser as our key note speakers. The festival showcased six wonderful short films and my short movie Pandora’s Box was amongst them. What an amazing, inspiring and connecting night.

    December 2019
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