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A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment

For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.

HISTORY OF BBFF

Discover the Films That Define 2025

BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).

VIEW FILM GUIDE

Live Events That Bring Us Together

Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!

A Festival in Motion

From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.

Your Mountain Escape Awaits

Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.

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A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment

For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.

HISTORY OF BBFF

Discover the Films That Define 2025

BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).

VIEW FILM GUIDE

Live Events That Bring Us Together

Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!

A Festival in Motion

From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.

Your Mountain Escape Awaits

Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.

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A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment

For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.

HISTORY OF BBFF

Discover the Films That Define 2025

BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).

VIEW FILM GUIDE

Live Events That Bring Us Together

Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!

A Festival in Motion

From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.

Your Mountain Escape Awaits

Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.

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A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment

For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.

HISTORY OF BBFF

Discover the Films That Define 2025

BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).

VIEW FILM GUIDE

Live Events That Bring Us Together

Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!

A Festival in Motion

From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.

Your Mountain Escape Awaits

Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.

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A Festival Reboot for The Future of Entertainment

For more than two decades, the Big Bear Film Festival has been a high-altitude celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. Relaunched in 2025 with a fearless new vision, BBFF is not just returning — it’s evolving. From its mountain roots to its global reach, this year’s festival blends the intimacy of an indie showcase with the spectacle of a cultural summit.

HISTORY OF BBFF

Discover the Films That Define 2025

BBFF’s program includes premieres, California debuts, and international standouts — from laugh-out-loud comedies to daring horror and intimate documentaries. Highlights include John Candy: I Like Me (Dir. Colin Hanks), Wingman (Dir. Harland Williams), Idiotka (Dir. Nastasya Popov), Bunnylovr (Dir. Katarina Zhu), Street Smart (Dir. Ernie Bustamante), Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (Dir. Zeberiah Newman), and Our Water Ways (Sacred Indigenous Peoples Group).

VIEW FILM GUIDE

Live Events That Bring Us Together

Experience the excitement of BBFF! From our dazzling Opening Gala to the unforgettable Lowrider Invasion, our events unite audiences, artists, and industry leaders. Catch live podcasts with All Things Comedy, dive into panels like Writing Across Mediums featuring Danny Bilson and Spenser Stark, or groove with Stones Throw Records DJs. With comedy nights, cultural showcases, car shows, and epic closing parties, BBFF celebrates bringing people together!

A Festival in Motion

From packed theaters and mountain sunsets to live performances and unforgettable panels, BBFF is as much about moments as it is about movies. Explore highlights from past festivals and sneak peeks at the new era of BBFF.

Your Mountain Escape Awaits

Big Bear Lake (named USA Today’s #1 Best Lake in America, 2025) is the perfect backdrop for discovery. Venues include the historic Village Theaters, Sunnybrook Estate, Destination Big Bear, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and destination spaces like the Big Bear Village Sports Bar. Plan your stay with our travel partners for easy lodging, dining, and adventure — just two hours from Los Angeles but a world apart.

VISIT BIG BEAR

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