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07/08/2026

3 Worlds 1 Modern Romance, Streaming on BAFF on Demand on the Big Apple Film Festival YouTube Channel.

Justin and Grace live three different lives but all of them tell a story about dating in the modern era. A crazy surreal comedy that takes you through a new kind of love journey.

Cast:
Remy Laifer - "Justin"
Eleanor Lougee-Heimer - "Grace"
Michael Whang - "Lenny"

Crew
Max Freiman - Writer/Director/Producer/Editor
Lola Newman - Producer/Assistant Director
Lucas Ruderman - Director of Photography

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07/08/2026

In this episode, host Jonathan Lipp, Big Apple Film Festival Founder/Director, speaks with filmmaker Cinqué Lee about his film "Last Ride", which had its NYC premiere at the Big Apple Film Festival.

Cinqué, who is also an actor and writer(as well as the brother of filmmaker Spike Lee), discusses his career, his family's influence on his passion for writing and storytelling, his love of nostalgic films, as well as advice for aspiring filmmakers.

The full episode is also available on Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Podcasts.

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07/07/2026

Big Apple Film Festival Actor’s Panel

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Join Big Apple Film Festival for “Writing a Sale-Able Film in Hollywood Today” with Oscar/BAFTA-shortlisted EP Joshua Fr...
07/07/2026

Join Big Apple Film Festival for “Writing a Sale-Able Film in Hollywood Today” with Oscar/BAFTA-shortlisted EP Joshua Friedman (The Caretakers Company) on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT (virtual). Learn the full development journey, what decision-makers look for, where projects stall, and how to polish without losing your voice 💡🎬 Includes Q&A + group networking; Zoom link and recording provided ✅🌐

Register Here:https://bigapplefilmfestivalindustrynetworkingevents.eventive.org/schedule/6a3d60e7b6288c7375edd08f

07/07/2026

SUSANNA STYRON is a screenwriter, director and documentary filmmaker. Her debut feature, Sony Pictures’ SHADRACH starring Harvey Keitel and Andie MacDowell, which she wrote and directed, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was released theatrically worldwide.
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Susanna has written several TV movies for Hallmark Hall of Fame and Lifetime. She wrote and directed for the TV series 100 CENTRE STREET created by Sidney Lumet, and wrote for the Netflix series BORGIA created by Tom Fontana. Susanna directed the web series ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE, starring Brooke Adams; and wrote and directed the narrative short, HOUSE OF TEETH.
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Susanna was an associate producer for ABC-TV's documentary division, Close-Up. Her documentary directing credits include IN OUR OWN BACKYARDS, 9/12: FROM CHAOS TO COMMUNITY and, most recently, OUT OF MY HEAD which premiered at MoMA’s Doc Fortnight, won Best International Documentary at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, released by Kino Lorber is now available on Amazon Prime.

BAFF Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts and YouTube

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07/06/2026

Big Apple Film Festival & Screenplay Competition Film Freeway Early Entry Deadline: JULY 21! Enter on Film Freeway, ISA and Stage 32.

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07/06/2026

BAFF Alumni in the Spotlight: THE ONE NOTE MAN: Academy Award, BIFA and BAFTA qualifying short film, Starring BAFTA-winning actor Jason Watkins and the voice of Ian McKellen. Original music by Academy Award-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare In Love, Billy Elliot)

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06/30/2026

Big Apple Film Festival & Screenplay Competition FINAL Discount Entry Deadline: TODAY, JUNE 30th! Enter on Film Freeway, ISA and Stage 32.

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06/30/2026

Filmmaker Menhaj Huda (Showtime,Paramount+) on Breaking into TV/Streaming (Big Apple Film Festival Industry Networking Sessions)

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