The 11th Annual Blackbird Film Festival returns to Cortland, New York for a weekend full of films, workshops, parties, and more!

Schedule

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Connecting Through Creativity

10 - 11 AM @ SUNY Cortland - Old Main

Samantha Artese leads this interactive workshop geared toward exploring the relationship between creativity, connection and healing.

Inherited Scars

11:30 AM - 1 PM @ Brown Auditorium Theater

A collection of films focused on the generational pain we carry and attempt to overcome.

Tacos & Tablereads

1:30 - 3 PM @ SUNY Cortland - Old Main

Join Blackbird and the FilmQuill for a Screenplay Tableread session with local actors and tacos!

The End is Near

3:30 - 5 PM @ Brown Auditorium Theater

The apocalypse has arrived in this mix of films spanning drama, comedy, and science fiction as characters confront the end of the world!

Love Thyself

5:30 - 7 PM @ Brown Auditorium Theater

This lovely selection of films reminds us to accept who we are and love that person inside!

Red Carpet Reception

7 - 8 PM @ SUNY Cortland - Old Main

Red Carpet Reception to celebrate the 2025 Blackbird Film Festival with style alongside appetizers and a cash bar!

2025 Award Ceremony

8 - 8:30 PM @ SUNY Cortland - Old Main

Blackbird announces the 2025 Festival Award Winners as well as the Audience Choice Awards!

Cost: Free and Open to Everyone!!!

Date: April 25 - 27, 2025