The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival was proud to launch our first genre screenplay contest for Fall 2024... and what better way to start that with Comedy scripts!We had a very successful call for entries and received lots new TV and Short Film scripts. So many diverse creative voices and points of view with one thing in common: they are FUNNY!Congratulations to everyone who placed in our competition. Clearly, the state of indie comedy is strong. And thank you to our friends at Roadmap Write ..read more

As we wrap up the 14th season of the ART OF BROOKLYN Film Festival, the word that keeps coming to mind is "community." We programmed 60 films this season, from around the way and around the world. Points of view that couldn't have been more diverse, with artistic themes that spoke to each other organically. The energy at AoBFF was palpable, with filmmakers and audience clearly so happy to be there to interact with the work and each other. Seeing old friends and making new ones, and planning potential collaborations. It's what Brooklyn, and AoBFF, are all about. We were very excited to hold a ..read more

The 14th Annual Art of Brooklyn Film Festival kicks off May 30th with the East Coast premiere of new comedy ‘Mother Father Sister Brother Frank’ — starring Mindy Cohn (The Facts Of Life, Palm Royale) and Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me, Veronica Mars, Galaxy Quest) as the parents of a dysfunctional family who must resort to murder to save everything they love. ​The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival opens its 14th season with Mindy Cohn (The Facts Of Life, Palm Royale) and Enrico Colantoni (Just Shoot Me, Veronica Mars, Galaxy Quest), starring in the hilarious new murder comedy ‘Mother Father Sis ..read more

For AoBFF's 14th Season, our 2024 Guest Festival Directors Melissa D'Agostino and Matt Campagna (Narrative Features), Brittany Prater (Documentary Features and Shorts), Edward Worthy (Narrative Shorts), and our Script Contest Director Gina Leone have selected a wonderful program of films and screenplays from hundreds of impressive entries from around the way, and around the world. Once again, we are inspired and impressed by the talent and vision of independent artists. They truly are THE FUTURE OF FILM. ​ We are very proud to announce our 2024 Official Selections! The 2024 AoBFF runs Ma ..read more

Every year the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival invites a different filmmaker to be our Guest Festival Director for the season to keep our curation fresh, exciting and diverse. It is our pleasure to announce that for 2024 we have invited the award winning filmmakers Edward Worthy (Narrative Shorts), Britt Prater (Documentary Shorts and Features) and the team Melissa D’Agostino and Matt Campagna (Narrative Features) to be the Guest Festival Directors working in tandem for our 14th season. Originally from Mississippi, Los Angeles based screenwriter and director Edward Worthy is curating Narrative ..read more

Our handmade AoBFF trophies standing ready to be given out at the 2023 awards ceremony. Photo: AoBFF The 2023 AoBFF was one to remember — for its energy, support, and growth. Our 13th edition saw us expand again, adding new venues across Brooklyn to our scope. It was our first time at the independent Stuart Cinema in Greenpoint (where we screened 2 sold-out premieres), and the gorgeous AbelCine screening room in Industry City where we welcomed hundreds of audience members. We were also thrilled to be back at the wonderful Katharine L. McKenna screening room at Pratt Film/Video for the first ..read more

Comedy icon Wendie Malick (Young Sheldon, Hot In Cleveland, Just Shoot Me, Seinfeld) is coming to Brooklyn's Cobble Hill Cinemas Thursday, June 1 for the World Premiere of her new movie "Mother Of All Shows" — kicking off a slate of over 50 new films in the 2023 Art of Brooklyn Film Festival. 2023 AoBFF Poster featuring artwork by Ian Cino ​The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival (June 1-12) launches its 13th edition with the World Premiere of MOTHER OF ALL SHOWS starring Wendie Malick (Young Sheldon, Hot in Cleveland, Just Shoot Me.) Fresh from being offered for sale at Cannes and tippe ..read more

The 13th season of AoBFF has been very lucky so far. We received our highest number of entries of films and screenplays from Brooklyn and around the world, and the level of talent out there continues to amaze and inspire. We're proud to announce our 2023 Official Selections... congratulations to them all, and thank you to everyone who entered. The 2023 AoBFF runs June 1-12. ​Schedule and Tickets coming soon! AOBFF 2023 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS NARRATIVE FEATURES: A Fleeting Encounter 85 Minutes | Switzerland | 2022 Drama, Romance Grappling with a mid-life crisis, Sacha leaves his girlfriend and ..read more

For AoBFF's 14th Season, our 2024 Guest Festival Directors Melissa D'Agostino and Matt Campagna (Narrative Features), Brittany Prater (Documentary Features and Shorts), Edward Worthy (Narrative Shorts), and our Script Contest Director Gina Leone have selected a wonderful program of films and screenplays from hundreds of impressive entries from around the way, and around the world. Once again, we are inspired and impressed by the talent and vision of independent artists. They truly are THE FUTURE OF FILM. ​ We are very proud to announce our 2024 Official Selections! The 2024 AoBFF runs Ma ..read more

Every year the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival invites a different filmmaker to be our Guest Festival Director for the season to keep our curation fresh, exciting and diverse. It is our pleasure to announce that for 2024 we have invited the award winning filmmakers Edward Worthy (Narrative Shorts), Britt Prater (Documentary Shorts and Features) and the team Melissa D’Agostino and Matt Campagna (Narrative Features) to be the Guest Festival Directors working in tandem for our 14th season. Originally from Mississippi, Los Angeles based screenwriter and director Edward Worthy is curating Narrative ..read more