Chelsea Film Festival

Chelsea is an incredible film festival. The events were plentiful and filled with tons of exciting filmmakers. I don't love networking, but CFF made each event feel more like a party, allowing me to easily and seamlessly connect with fellow artists, many of whom are now friends for life.

With a top-notch slate of films all screening at the incredible Regal Union Square multiplex, I could not have asked for a better New York Premiere for BIRD HOURS than Chelsea Film Festival!

Chelsea Film Festival was an incredible experience and the perfect place to premiere Our Lady of Queens. The hospitality was outstanding from start to finish, with unforgettable moments like a boat party, a night at the Soho House, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow filmmakers. The red carpet was vibrant and professional, giving us and the cast a chance to shine, and the screening at Regal Union Square felt like the ideal setting for the film.

The panels, especially the Branded Entertainment discussion, stood out as forward-thinking and inspiring, offering insights into how filmmakers can collaborate with brands without losing creative integrity. Networking was natural and meaningful—every event felt like a genuine chance to meet people who are passionate about storytelling and the future of indie film. The awards ceremony capped it all off beautifully, celebrating bold, diverse voices. Chelsea gave us the kind of premiere every filmmaker hopes for: exciting, celebratory, and full of possibilities.

Chelsea is an amazing festival. The best kind! Ingrid, Sonia and staff did a wonderful job. They genuinely care about the art of filmmaking. It was truly an honor to be among the other films that were selected.

Thank you so much.
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We had a fantastic time at Chelsea Film Festival! The programming was very high quality, the screenings were very well attended, the opportunities for networking were plentiful and well attended and Regal Cinemas Union Square is a top notch venue. It is obvious that Ingrid, Sonia, and the rest of the team really care about putting on a great festival that is a positive experience for filmmakers. We hope to attend again in future and are grateful for the connections we made through this experience. Highly recommend!

A 5 stars film festival where indie filmmaking and emerging voices are celebrated. The quality of the film screenings and the entire atmosphere of the festival are fabulous! I would highly recommend the Chelsea Film Festival to anyone who wants to experience a great film festival!