5th Annual

Bridgeport Film Fest

September 12-14, 2025

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Click here to view the film lineup

Join us September 12–14, 2025 as we celebrate five incredible years of storytelling, community, and creativity at the historic Klein Memorial Auditorium. This year’s festival will showcase over 50 short films at The Klein, with additional screenings at Housatonic, BPT Creates in downtown Bridgeport, and virtually.

In total, the fest features over 100 films from more than a dozen countries, plus 2 exciting spotlight feature films. From powerful indie films to bold new voices, there’s something for every movie lover to discover!

Beyond the screen, experience filmmaker Q&As, engaging workshops for all skill levels, panel discussions, podcasting sessions, and immersive Virtual Reality for Good experiences. Don’t miss the opening night red carpet, unforgettable after-parties, and our epic Vendor Village featuring local artisans, food trucks, and family-friendly activities on Saturday and Sunday!

Whether you’re a filmmaker, film fan, or just love good vibes, this is one festival weekend you won’t want to miss!

Virtual tickets are available at bridgeportfilmfest.org

Led by Bridgeport Native and Artistic Director Jason A. Coombs, the festival aims to highlight the diversity of the film community in Bridgeport and the surrounding regions by showcasing films directed by over 50% women and POC filmmakers. The programming team will curate a lineup that includes short narrative films, short documentary projects, music videos, student films, environmental-themed works and more. In a ceremony that concludes the weekend, prizes will be awarded to winning films chosen by a panel of acclaimed jurors.

Bridgeport Film Fest Website