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A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment
For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.
HISTORY OF BBFF
Discover the Films That Define 2025
BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Live Events That Bring Us Together
Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!
A Festival in Motion
From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.
Your Mountain Escape Awaits
Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.
VISIT BIG BEAR
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
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Festival
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A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment
For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.
HISTORY OF BBFF
Discover the Films That Define 2025
BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Live Events That Bring Us Together
Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!
A Festival in Motion
From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.
Your Mountain Escape Awaits
Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.
VISIT BIG BEAR
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Home
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Schedule
Program Guide
Film Guide
Events & Experiences
Venue & Travel
Donate
A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment
For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.
HISTORY OF BBFF
Discover the Films That Define 2025
BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Live Events That Bring Us Together
Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!
A Festival in Motion
From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.
Your Mountain Escape Awaits
Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.
VISIT BIG BEAR
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Film Guide
Schedule
A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment
For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.
HISTORY OF BBFF
Discover the Films That Define 2025
BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Live Events That Bring Us Together
Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!
A Festival in Motion
From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.
Your Mountain Escape Awaits
Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.
VISIT BIG BEAR
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Film Guide
Schedule
A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment
For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.
HISTORY OF BBFF
Discover the Films That Define 2025
BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Live Events That Bring Us Together
Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!
A Festival in Motion
From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.
Your Mountain Escape Awaits
Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.
VISIT BIG BEAR
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.