At Cinema Village in NYC's East Village, the Big Apple Film Festival Closes Its Fall Edition Nov. 12

The Big Apple Film Festival is in the closing stretch of its fall edition at Cinema Village in the East Village The festival runs Nov 6 to 12, 2026, and tickets are $24. BAFF describes its mission as showcasing the best films from New York City's independent film community, alongside a selection of titles from around the country and the world It hands out awards across filmmaking and screenwriting categories, and it honors filmmakers and writers who have helped shape independent cinema through screenings and its screenplay contests A screenplay competition runs alongside the festival, and the official site lists this fall's winners, finalists and other placements. Cinema Village is a small single-screen-style neighborhood house rather than a multiplex, which suits the festival's focus It is a good place to catch work by filmmakers who rarely get a wide release, in a room where the programming feels personal For anyone who wants a break from studio fare, a weeknight screening is an easy plan. The festival is also a working event for people in the industry Its program includes networking and pitch sessions that connect filmmakers and writers with producers, development executives, agents, managers and distributors, and a dedicated Agents and Managers Pitch Forum For Japanese-speaking New Yorkers working in film, screenwriting or production, it offers a view into how the city's independent scene operates. Screening schedules and tickets are handled through the festival's Eventive page, linked from the official site With the festival ending Nov 12, there are only a few days left to see the fall slate on the big screen.