Big Apple AGENTS AND MANAGERS Networking Lab

Big Apple Film Festival will select a limited number of screenplays, episodic pilot scripts, short scripts, completed feature films, completed short films and completed TV/series pilot episodes to participate in our AGENTS AND MANAGERS NETWORKING LAB.

The purpose of the lab is to provide direct access for filmmakers and screenwriters currently seeking representation to discuss their projects, ask questions, pitch their material and receive feedback from top agents and managers.

PARTICIPATING AGENTS AND MANAGERS FOR THIS SEASON INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES FROM:

The Gersh Agency, Culture Creative Agency, Magnolia Entertainment, Art/Work Entertainment

Meetings will be in small group sessions and will take place virtually allowing all selected participants to join remotely.

​It is recommended that selected screenplay participants are prepared with the following:
1. Synopsis
2. Attached Cast (if any)
3. Estimated Budget
4. Copyright Information
5. Your Bio and Any Awards or Placements Your Script has received

​It is recommended that selected participants with film projects are prepared with the following:

1. Synopsis
2. Cast
3. Budget
4. Distribution (if any)
5. Film Festival Screenings and Awards (if any)

ABOUT BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL

Big Apple Film Festival congratulates its official selections shortlisted for the 96th Academy Awards!

This list of outstanding BAFF alumni include: "Amerikatsi" (Armenian selection, Best International Feature Category), "The Shepherd" (Short Film Live Action Category, distributed by Disney+), starring Ben Radcliffe, Academy Award nominee John Travolta, directed by BAFTA nominee Iain Softley, produced by Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuaron, "The One Note Man" ( Short Film Live Action Category).

BAFF, named one of MovieMaker Magazine's top "25 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee,” top "25 Coolest Film Festivals,”, CBS New York's "Best Film Festivals in New York...,” and FilmFreeway's "Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals", is dedicated to showcasing, highlighting and promoting the highest quality films from the independent film community.

ALUMNI FILMS include filmmakers and cast that are Academy Award and Golden Globe nominees, SAG Award winners and nominees, as well as films released by Netflix, Showtime, IFC, Hulu, Amazon, Apple TV and more...

PREVIOUS HONORARY GUESTS AND AWARD RECIPIENTS INCLUDE:
Kevin Bacon (Golden Globe and SAG Award winner)
Kyra Sedgwick (Emmy and Golden Globe award winner), Matthew Modine (Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe Award winner), Jeremy Piven (Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner)
Jesse Eisenberg(Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominee)
Cuba Gooding Jr.(Academy Award winner)
Morgan Spurlock(Academy Award nominee, WGA Award winner)
Alan Cumming(Tony Award and Independent Spirit Award winner)
Jackie Martling (The Howard Stern Show)
Jerry Stiller, Karen Allen, Olympia Dukakis(Academy Award and Golden Globe Award winner)

BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL HAS BEEN FEATURED IN:
Indiewire
The New York Times
MovieMaker Magazine (Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals and Top 25 Festivals Worth The Entry Fee)
CBS New York (Best Film Festivals in New York...)
The Hollywood Reporter
BuzzFeed
PIX News
New York 1
AM New York
And more..