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2023

The 2023 Blackbird Film Festival presents 95+ films from around the world in 11 thematic screening blocks. Full event schedule and screening times can be found below.

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WHEN ► April 28th - 30th, 2023

WHERE ► 22 Graham Ave, Cortland, NY 13045

PRICE ► Free Admission with Nonperishable Donation

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FEATURING:

54 Films by Women Writers/Directors

25 Films by BIPOC Writers/Directors

18 Films by LGBTQ+ Writers/Directors

BLACKBIRD FILM FEST

SCREENING BLOCKS

FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH

SHORTS ► THE CARE WE GIVE

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Friday, April 28th • 4pm - 5:30pm

This wonderful collection of short films focuses on those who give everything they have to support other people - their community, their partner, the planet and more.

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SHORTS ► FRIDAY NIGHT FEELS

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Friday, April 28th • 6pm - 8pm

You might consider bringing a tissue as this lineup of short films is sure to pull on your heartstrings and get you in your feels.

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SHORTS ► WINNERS + LOSERS

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Friday, April 28th • 9:30pm - 11pm

Let's face it, everyone has their bad days and for many of the protagonists in this collection of short films the day is just getting worse...

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SATURDAY,  APRIL 29TH

SHORTS ► LIFE, ANIMATED

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Saturday, April 29th • 1:30pm - 3pm

A beautiful mix of films combining live action and animation that unravel the complicated lives of many wonderful people.

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SHORTS ► MY BODY, MY CHOICE

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Saturday, April 29th • 3:30pm - 5pm

A powerful collection of films addressing important issues around abortion and the rights people have to choose what happens to their own body.

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SHORTS ► LOVE ME FOR ME!

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Saturday, April 29th • 5:30pm - 7pm

This fun and funky collection of films proves that despite our flaws we all deserve to be loved for who we are - even if it comes from within.

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SHORTS ► STRANGER DANGER

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Saturday, April 29th • 9:30pm - 11pm

Unfortunately, it seems many of the protagonists in this collection of twisty films missed that lesson in school about never trusting strangers... Whoops!

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SUNDAY,  APRIL 30TH

SHORTS ► RISING STARS

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Sunday, April 30th • 10:30am - 12pm

This interesting mix of short films focuses on new voices entering the world of filmmaking as students studying the craft!

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SHORTS ► MUSIC OF LIFE

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Sunday, April 30th • 12:30pm - 2pm

This incredibly beautiful collection of films includes music videos, documentaries, animation that explore the many ways music influences our lives.

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SHORTS ► TIME TO ESCAPE

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Sunday, April 30th • 3pm - 4:30pm

Whether trapped, held captive, or left behind - all the characters in this collection of short films better find a way to escape before it's too late!

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SHORTS ► TIL' DEATH DO US PART

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Sunday, April 30th • 5pm - 6:30pm

This interesting collection of drama/comedy short follows characters who find themselves struggling with the realities of married life.

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