November 2-6, 2010, Tribeca Cinemas, New York City
  
Big Apple Film Festival Breaking News

July 8, 2010
BAFF Award winning short film "Abbie Cancelled" to screen with "Annie Hall" at Brooklyn Bridge Movies!

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June 3, 2010
NYWIFT welcomes BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL to one day of 4 intensive panel discussions on independent film financing led by industry leaders and professionals. Panelists include representatives from the Independent Film Channel, Sony Picture Classics, Overture Films, Cinetic Media and many more...

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May 14, 2010
BAFF is proud to announce and support the theatrical release of our award winning alumni film "The Living Wake" starring Mike O' Connell and BAFF NY Emerging Talent Award Recipient Jesse Eisenberg(Holy Rollers, Adventureland, Zombieland, Squid and the Whale). Jesse Eisenberg will host the Saturday, May 15 screening at Cinema Village in NYC. BAFF will be on the hand to support the opening weekend!

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April 1, 2010
"Breaking Upwards", winner of the 2009 BAFF Best Feature Film and NYC Cityscape Award, now in theaters and available on VOD from IFC Films.

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January 27, 2010
BAFF Alumni in the News:

  • IFC Films releases “Breaking Upwards” (2009 BAFF Best Feature Film Award, 2009 Cityscape Award) and “Against the Current” (BAFF 2009 Opening Night Feature Film, starring Joseph Fiennes, Elizabeth Reaser, Justin Kirk, Mary Tyler Moore).
  • “Love Hurts”, starring Richard E. Grant, Carrie-Ann Moss, Janeane Garofalo, Rita Rudner, Jenna Elfman, Camryn Manhein released by Lantern Lane Entertainment
  • “Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags” released by HBO Documentary Films (2009 BAFF Best Feature Documentary).
  • BAFF NY Emerging Talent Award Recipients Jesse Eisenberg and Zoe Lister-Jones starring in world premieres at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
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November 10, 2009
6th Annual BAFF Announces Award Winners
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November 2, 2009
6th Annual Big Apple Film Festival presented honorary NY Emerging Talent Awards to Aaron Stanford and Zoe Lister Jones
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CALL FOR ENTRIES

Submissions are now being accepted for the 7th Annual Big Apple Film Festival.

Entry Deadlines:
  • Early Bird Deadline: June 30, 2010
  • Regular Deadline: August 01, 2010
  • Late Entry Deadline: August 15, 2010
  • WAB Extended Deadline: September 1, 2010

Online Submission:

Without A Box link

BAFF Traditional Printable Submission Form:

BAFF submission rules and guidelines

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  • Friday and Saturday noon-11:30,
  • Tuesday nights live jazz,
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Alumni Films in the Spotlight
Breaking Upwards
"Breaking Upwards" starring Zoe Lister Jones, Daryl Wein, Julie White, Olivia Thirlby (IFC Films)		 Against the Current
"Against the Current starring Joseph Fiennes, Elizabeth Reaser, Justin Kirk, Mary Tyler Moore (IFC Films)
Schmatta
"Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags" (HBO Documentary Films)		 Love Hurts
"Love Hurts" starring Richard E. Grant, Carrie Ann Moss, Janeane Garofalo, Jenna Elfmann (Lantern Lane Entertainment)
Love Ludlow
“Love, Ludlow” (Warner Home Video) 		Owl and the Sparrow
"Owl and the Sparrow” (Independent Spirit Award nominee)
2010 Partners
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About the Festival

The Big Apple Film Festival, presented by the Big Apple Film Society, takes place annually at the world famous Tribeca Cinemas in the heart of the greatest city in the world.

The BAFF, named one of MovieMaker Magazine's top "25 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee" and "One of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals",  is dedicated to showcasing and promoting the highest quality films from the New York City independent film community, as well as additional specially selected films from across the country and around the world. Additionally, the festival is proud to honor a variety of New York City based filmmakers, writers, actors and artists who have played an influential role in the growth of independent filmmaking in the Big Apple. Each year BAFF presents awards in a variety of categories including Best Feature Film, Short Film, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, NYC Cityscape Award, Student Film Award, Golden Apple Award, and NY Emerging Talent Award.

NY Emerging Talent Award

Each year BAFF presents its NY Emerging Talent Award to an up-and coming actor and/or filmmaker who displays extraordinary talent and influence in the independent film community.

Previous NY Emerging Talent Award recipients include:

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  • Independent Spirit Award Nominee Jesse Eisenberg (Holy Rollers, Zombieland, Adventureland, The Squid and the Whale, Rodger Dodger)
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  • Aaron Stanford (X-Men, Cake Eaters, Winter Solstice, The Hills Have Eyes)
  • Zoe Lister Jones (Armless, Breaking Upwards, State of Play, Salt)

Golden Apple Award

Each year BAFF presents its Golden Apple Award to one individual for exceptional artistic achievement in the New York City independent film community.

Previous Golden Apple Award recipients include:

  • Alan Cumming
  • Ernie Hudson

Previous panelists, guests and keynote speakers include representatives from:

  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • HBO
  • Current TV
  • Wellspring Media
  • Cinematical.com
  • Zeitgeist Films
  • Wild Bunch Films
  • First Run Features
  • Gen Art
In order to bring the most elite talent to the silver screen, BAFF is proud to partner with a variety of New York City independent film organizations and media outlets including IFP, Cinematical.com, and MovieMaker Magazine.

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