2022
Beyond film screenings, the Blackbird Film Festival offers a variety of Special Events for filmmakers, VIP guests and the community to participate in!
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 15TH
VETERAN FILM SCREENING
4PM - 7PM • Center for the Arts of Homer
Community screening of Talia Lugacy's feature film THIS IS NOT A WAR STORY followed by a discussion focused on veteran mental health, suicide prevention, PTSD and the need for more veteran support.
THURSDAY, MAY 19TH
BLACKBIRD PAINT & SIP
7PM - 9PM • SUNY Cortland's Old Main
Join Blackbird for a guided painting class and enjoy a glass of wine or beer while creating a unique film themed piece of art! Ticket Required ($25 - $40)
FRIDAY, MAY 20TH
VIP ONLY ► SUNRISE ADVENTURE
8AM - 11AM • Bus Departs from BRU64
Filmmakers and VIP guests are invited on a Cortland adventure tour, covering all the sights and exploring some of the beauty central New York has to offer!
FILM TRIVIA LUNCHEON
11AM - 1PM • Hollywood Restaurant
Whether you're a movie buff or just like lunch, join Blackbird for some Film Trivia at the Hollywood Restaurant! Full lunch menu and bar available for purchase.
BRU64 MUSIC PARTY
8PM - 10PM • BRU64 Coffee House + Bar
Join Blackbird for a Music Video Screening Party at BRU64 on Main St in Cortland! This Party / Screening combo will featuring over 30 films with original music!
SATURDAY, MAY 21ST
VIP ONLY ► BREAKFAST ROUNDTABLE
8AM - 9:30AM • SUNY Cortland, Old Main
Filmmakers and VIP guests are invited to a buffet style breakfast with several "get-to-know-you" roundtable activities!
INDIE FILM DISTRIBUTION
2PM - 3:30PM • SUNY Cortland, Brown Auditorium
Blackbird and the NYWIFT come together to host a panel discussion focused on leveraging the short film into something more.
VIP ONLY ► BLACK FEATHER SOCIAL
8PM - 10PM • Parks Alumni House
Filmmakers and VIP guests are invited to the Parks Alumni House for a fun filled evening of good times, food and drink!
SUNDAY, MAY 22ND
VIP ONLY ► BREAKFAST "BEHIND-THE-SCENES"
8AM - 9:30AM • SUNY Cortland, Old Main
Filmmakers and VIP Guests are invited to a buffet style breakfast during which several Film Festival Directors will be discussion the "behind-the-scenes" of festival management.
AWARD CEREMONY
6:30PM - 8PM • SUNY Cortland, Brown Auditorium
Join Blackbird for a Red Carpet Reception followed by the 2022 Award Ceremony!