The 11th Annual Blackbird Film Festival returns to Cortland, New York for a weekend full of films, workshops, parties, and more!
Schedule
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Connecting Through Creativity
10 - 11 AM @ SUNY Cortland - Old Main
Samantha Artese leads this interactive workshop geared toward exploring the relationship between creativity, connection and healing.
Inherited Scars
11:30 AM - 1 PM @ Brown Auditorium Theater
A collection of films focused on the generational pain we carry and attempt to overcome.
Tacos & Tablereads
1:30 - 3 PM @ SUNY Cortland - Old Main
Join Blackbird and the FilmQuill for a Screenplay Tableread session with local actors and tacos!
The End is Near
3:30 - 5 PM @ Brown Auditorium Theater
The apocalypse has arrived in this mix of films spanning drama, comedy, and science fiction as characters confront the end of the world!
Love Thyself
5:30 - 7 PM @ Brown Auditorium Theater
This lovely selection of films reminds us to accept who we are and love that person inside!
Red Carpet Reception
7 - 8 PM @ SUNY Cortland - Old Main
Red Carpet Reception to celebrate the 2025 Blackbird Film Festival with style alongside appetizers and a cash bar!
2025 Award Ceremony
8 - 8:30 PM @ SUNY Cortland - Old Main
Blackbird announces the 2025 Festival Award Winners as well as the Audience Choice Awards!
Cost: Free and Open to Everyone!!!
Date: April 25 - 27, 2025
