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BLACKBIRD
FILMFEST
2016

SUNY CORTLAND, SPERRY CENTER

Cortland, New York | April 22nd - 24th

557

Films Submitted

97

Official Selections

17.4

Acceptance Rate

32

Female Filmmakers

61

Male Filmmakers

Overview

Blackbird 2016 featured 97 films around the world with a 17.4% acceptance rate! This was the first in-person event for the Blackbird Film Festival and the turnout was surprisingly wonderful! Filmmakers came from all around to participate in lively screenings and discussions. And thus, the Blackbird Film Festival took flight!

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Full Festival
Program

The 2016 Festival Program included 14 unique themed screening blocks.

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AWARD
WINNERS & NOMINEES

Festival Teaser

Check out the 2016 Festival Teaser!

Festival Team 16'

As the first in-person event in Blackbird's history, the 2016 organizers had a lot of faith!

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Photos.

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