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BLACKBIRD
FILMFEST2024

SUNY CORTLAND, BROWN AUDITORIUM THEATER

Cortland, New York | April 11th - 14th

714

Films Submitted

102

Official Selections

14.3%

Acceptance Rate

59

Female Filmmakers

32

BIPOC Filmmakers

Overview

Blackbird 2024 featured 102 films selected from a pool of 714 submissions for an acceptance rate of 14.3%! Now three years post-COVID, Blackbird 2024 celebrated its 10th edition with a huge turnout of filmmakers from around the world as well as the return of community members and students!

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Schedule

Blackbird 2024 followed a similar format to Blackbird 2023, kicking off with a special "Rising Star" screening on Thursday, April 11th for students and continuing with 13 additional screenings over the weekend. Additionally, Blackbird 2024 saw the return of the KickOff Party, the Filmmaker Adventure Tour,  several workshops as well as the Paint + Sip event!

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AWARD
WINNERS & NOMINEES

Event Program

Blackbird 2024 featured 102 films organized into 14 unique screening blocks along with several community building events, workshops and panels!

Festival Team 24'

Blackbird 2024 was staffed by the famed internship program! Now in its 2nd year since the pause for COVID.

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Photos.

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