Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials.
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
100 +
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
View our impact
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials.
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
100 +
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
View our impact
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials.
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
100 +
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
View our impact
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Film Guide
Schedule
Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials.
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
View our impact
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Film Guide
Schedule
Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials.
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
100 +
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
View our impact
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.