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2021 Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 -
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Reserve Tickets

The 2021 Big Apple Film Festival (Spring Edition) will take place May 25-27, 2021

This year’s hybrid festival is both online and in person. All films will be available to watch on-demand in the Virtual Cinema. A curated selection of films will also be screened LIVE at the SVA Theatre.

2 Ways to Experience the Festival

LIVE FILMS

Six programs presented In-Person at the beautiful SVA Theatre in NYC

Filmmaker Q&As will follow each session

Capacity is limited to 77 people in-person

Tickets will be sold online, in advance only – no tickets will be sold at the venue

Quantities are limited so don’t wait

Click here for tickets

For full scheduled please click here

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE THEATRE.

All tickets must be ordered online in advance. Online ticket sales will end when the program begins.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to each screening to guarantee entry.

ONLINE FILMS & PANELS

140+ films and videos
Feature films and documentaries
Short films, music videos and episodics are grouped in blocks
Industry panels
Start watching at any time during the Festival (May 25-27). You’ll have 24 hours from the time you press play to finish watching.
Pre-order now! You’ll be notified when your program is ready to watch (starting at 10am on May 25th)
Virtual Cinema screenings will be available to Passholders only; no individual tickets
To buy your Virtual pass for just $20 click here