Sponsor the 19th Bushwick Film Festival
Five days of independent film, culture, and connection return to Brooklyn October 7–11, 2026. We're thrilled to invite new and returning sponsors to be part of the celebration — if you're interested in partnering with us this year, we'd love to connect.
The Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) returns for its 19th edition with five days of independent film, culture, and connection across Brooklyn. With nearly 100 screenings, special events, and creative programming, BFF is a landmark cultural event that invites thousands of filmmakers, creatives, and cinephiles to gather and share stories that matter.
This year's theme
Make Time for Your Dreams
This year's theme celebrates the time, courage, and commitment it takes to turn an idea into something real. Creative work rarely happens all at once — it grows in the moments we protect for it, after work, late at night, between everyday responsibilities. The festival honors the filmmakers and artists who keep showing up for their ideas, and reminds everyone carrying a dream that consistent, meaningful progress is possible.
Why sponsor BFF
Sponsoring the Bushwick Film Festival gives your brand a unique opportunity to connect with Brooklyn's vibrant creative community and an audience of nearly 5,000 attendees, including industry leaders and tastemakers. Sponsorship benefits include:
Commercial ads before screenings
Custom brand activations
On-site and digital visibility
Special event sponsorships — Comedy Night, Awards Ceremony, Bushwick Crawl & more
Festival Hub engagement — panels, networking, and curated experiences
Media exposure through hundreds of thousands of impressions
Inclusion in our 2026 themed passes — see this year's pass tiers
A platform for emerging filmmakers
We are proud to be a platform for emerging filmmakers, offering your organization a meaningful way to support culture, community, and creativity. Explore the possibilities. Support the stories that shape our world
Brooklyn's Borough President Supports BFF
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on the Bushwick Film Festival and supporting independent cinema, featured on Spectrum News NY1's "In Focus."
Full House Year AFter Year
Every year, BFF fills theaters across Brooklyn with engaged, sold-out crowds. Sponsoring the festival puts your brand in front of that audience.
Ready to partner with us?
Use the link below to schedule a 15–30 minute call, or explore the full media kit for audience data, past activations, and packages.