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10/17/2026

2026 Big Apple Film Festival (Fall Edition) official program coming soon! Join BAFF in NYC November 6-12!

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10/15/2026

Crystal Holt (formerly of Walt Disney, AMC Networks, 20th Television) on Getting Your Film or Series Made (Big Apple Film Festival Industry Networking Sessions)

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Getting noticed in the entertainment industry takes more than a great idea. Knowing how to present it can make all the d...
10/14/2026

Getting noticed in the entertainment industry takes more than a great idea. Knowing how to present it can make all the difference.

Join Mitchell Bendersky, Manager and Owner of Expectation Management, for a virtual Networking & Mentorship Session on developing a strong pitch, managing expectations, and navigating the path to representation. Drawing on his experience with Marvel, WME, and Gramercy Park Entertainment, Mitchell will share insights to help you take your project to the next level.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 11:00 AM EDT
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🎟️ Save your spot and learn how to make your pitch count! https://bigapplefilmfestivalindustrynetworkingevents.eventive.org/schedule/6abfb99906a9dd700f87f94f

10/14/2026

ADULT CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, streaming on BAFF on Demand on the Big Apple Film Festival YouTube Channel.

Driven by grief over his mother's untimely death, Smarty Blue (played by Matrell Smith) teams up with a professional genealogist named Hattie Gilchrist (played by Juliette Fairley) to build his family tree. At a local ancestry conference, his DNA matches with Betsy Peterkin (played by Lisa Tracy) who reveals that he is far more American than he ever imagined. From Juliette Fairley's award-winning feature screenplay. Best Dramedy Award (2025 Golden State Film Festival), Grand Jury Award (2024 Sherman Oaks Film Festival), and Best Historical Screenplay (2025 Virginia Black Film Festival).
Executive produced by Juliette Fairley
Directed by Juliette Fairley

Directed by Juliette Fairley
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10/14/2026

How Literary Managers Promote Their Clients (Literary Manager Elissa Friedman, Zero Gravity Management, Big Apple Film Festival Industry Networking Sessions)

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A great script is just the beginning. Learn how to turn your concept into a compelling pitch that grabs attention and he...
10/13/2026

A great script is just the beginning. Learn how to turn your concept into a compelling pitch that grabs attention and helps you connect with the right representation.

Join Mitchell Bendersky, Manager and Owner of Expectation Management, for a virtual Networking & Mentorship Session.

With previous experience at Gramercy Park Entertainment, Marvel, and WME, Mitchell will share practical strategies, answer questions, and offer insights into navigating the representation process.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 11:00 AM EDT
💻 Virtual

🎟️ Reserve your spot today!
https://bigapplefilmfestivalindustrynetworkingevents.eventive.org/schedule/6abfb99906a9dd700f87f94f

10/13/2026

Screenwriter Max Kaplow (QC Entertainment, Netflix, Kerner Entertainment) on Pitching Development Execs (Big Apple Film Festival Industry Networking Sessions)

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10/13/2026

Getting Your First Feature Made

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