Groundwork Bridgeport, a local community-based organization, has announce dthe first annual Bridgeport Film Fest debuting in July.
The festival will take place over three days and will offer”‹ both in-person and virtual screenings”‹, ”‹as well as guest speakers from the film industry and creative workshops for both youth and adults.”‹ Led by Artistic Director and Groundwork Bridgeport Board member Jason A. Coo”‹mbs, it will highlight the diversity of the film community in Bridgeport and the surrounding regions by showcasing films directed by more than 50% women and POC (proof of concept) filmmakers.”‹ In a concluding ceremony prizes will be awarded to winning films chosen by a panel of expert jurors including, Patrick Wimp, Sarah Ann Masse, and AJ Mattioli.
Reflecting Groundwork Bridgeport”™s mission to “educate, engage and revitalize,” the festival will provide scholarships for two Bridgeport high school students looking to pursue higher education in the arts.
The Bridgeport Film Fest ”‹is currently seeking corporate sponsors and ”‹will be accepting submissions from local and international filmmakers until May 202. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or submitting your film, reach out to bptfilmfest@groundworkbridgeport.org”‹.”‹ For more information, visit bridgeportfilmfest.org or check out the festival”™s facebook and instagram pages.
