Congratulations to the film award nominees of the 2026 Big Apple Film Festival (spring edition)! FEATURE FILM NOMINEES American Muscle Treasure of the Lost Reel A Break in the Rain The Red Mask Small Potatoes AWARD WINNER: FEATURE DOCUMENTARY NOMINEES Ishues Andy Warhol and Jamie Sky's the Limit Warrior: The Nathan Ingram Story AWARD WINNER: SHORT FILMS NOMINEES Animals Baguette Sofia All Cats are Grey in the Dark AWARD WINNER: SHORT DOCUMENTARIES NOMINEES Up Hayes, A New Yor

BAFF is proud to present its "Agents, Managers & Producers Pitch Forum". This is a virtual event, providing pitch sessions, career advice, strategies, guidance and networking opportunities with top agents, managers, producers and other industry professionals. Participating agents and managers throughout the years have included reps from: ●The Gersh Agency ●William Morris Endeavor Agency ●Magnolia Entertainment ●Culture Creative Agency ●Innovative Artists Agency ●Anonymous Con

Submissions are now open for the 2026 Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition (spring edition)! The festival takes place May 11-14 in the heart of NYC, and includes NYC premieres, Agents, Managers & Producers Pitch Forum, industry networking events, awards and receptions. Enter your film or script today. Celebrate in NYC! ENTER ON FILM FREEWAY

Join Big Apple Film Festival throughout the year for our Industry Networking and Mentorship Sessions, Pitch Sessions and Members Only Events, with most events taking place virtually . Click below for the full calendar of events! Our primary goal is to connect filmmakers, screenwriters and series creators to industry professionals, most of whom include producers, directors, professional screenwriters, distributors, development executives, studio professionals, agents and manag