Thank you to everyone who made the 1st Brightwaters and Beyond Film Festival a success!
What an unforgettable kickoff. To everyone who came out, filmmakers, artists, sponsors, volunteers, and our incredible community, thank you for bringing your energy, stories, and support. This was only the beginning of something truly special. See you next year under the lights.
2025 Festival Photos
2025 Festival Photos
Documentarian Peter Judge and members of the 'Rising Tides, Rising Voices' cast and crew
Filmfest Judges: Joe Zito (left) and Paul Taylor (Right)
Zoe Boray (center) with actors and crew of the film 'Beans'. Winner of 'Best Film' for the Festival
Animator Andrew Wolf and Parents
Filmmaker Ayan Alwahti and crew of 'The Spinner'
Mr and Mrs Gill on behalf of their daughter, filmmaker Victoria Gill and her film '3,2,1'
Dr. Timorthy George on behalf of his son, filmmaker Gerard George
Documentarian Peter Judge and members of the 'Rising Tides, Rising Voices' cast and crew
Filmfest Judges: Joe Zito (left) and Paul Taylor (Right)
Zoe Boray (center) with actors and crew of the film 'Beans'. Winner of 'Best Film' for the Festival
Animator Andrew Wolf and Parents
Filmmaker Ayan Alwahti and crew of 'The Spinner'
Mr and Mrs Gill on behalf of their daughter, filmmaker Victoria Gill and her film '3,2,1'
Dr. Timorthy George on behalf of his son, filmmaker Gerard George
2025 Festival Shows
2025 Festival Shows
Feature Short Film
Surfem Up!
Joe Zito
On a NYC street, Bill and Lance get held up for their surfboards. Little does the robber know that Bill can talk his way out of anything and that Karma is on his side.
Surfem Up!
Joe Zito
On a NYC street, Bill and Lance get held up for their surfboards. Little does the robber know that Bill can talk his way out of anything and that Karma is on his side.
Surfem Up!
Joe Zito
On a NYC street, Bill and Lance get held up for their surfboards. Little does the robber know that Bill can talk his way out of anything and that Karma is on his side.
Local Documentary
Rising Tides, Rising Voices
Rising Tides, Rising Voices
Peter Judge
Film Shorts
Best Film
Beans
Zoe Boray
Buddy can't get over his ex, and it's starting to ruin his life (and his coffee).
Best Film
Beans
Zoe Boray
Buddy can't get over his ex, and it's starting to ruin his life (and his coffee).
Best Film
Beans
Zoe Boray
Buddy can't get over his ex, and it's starting to ruin his life (and his coffee).
1:11
Colleen Kresoja
A short film that follows two strangers who have a conversation that could change their lives.
1:11
Colleen Kresoja
A short film that follows two strangers who have a conversation that could change their lives.
1:11
Colleen Kresoja
A short film that follows two strangers who have a conversation that could change their lives.
Her Name Was Alison
D'Angelo Guevara
Boy finds himself meeting a woman, Alison, who’s just as broken as he is. Experience how the feeling of falling in love can temper a young boy’s anger.
Her Name Was Alison
D'Angelo Guevara
Boy finds himself meeting a woman, Alison, who’s just as broken as he is. Experience how the feeling of falling in love can temper a young boy’s anger.
Her Name Was Alison
D'Angelo Guevara
Boy finds himself meeting a woman, Alison, who’s just as broken as he is. Experience how the feeling of falling in love can temper a young boy’s anger.
Don't Let The Evils Consume You
Gerard George
An interpretation of the monstrous enslavement of depression, it’s sneaking emergence and the lingering darkness it leaves inside. A superficial mask may protect loved ones from witnessing the terror but what’s shielding you?
Don't Let The Evils Consume You
Gerard George
An interpretation of the monstrous enslavement of depression, it’s sneaking emergence and the lingering darkness it leaves inside. A superficial mask may protect loved ones from witnessing the terror but what’s shielding you?
Don't Let The Evils Consume You
Gerard George
An interpretation of the monstrous enslavement of depression, it’s sneaking emergence and the lingering darkness it leaves inside. A superficial mask may protect loved ones from witnessing the terror but what’s shielding you?
The Spinner
Ayan Alwahti
A mute girl working a redundant job as a sign spinner outside a restaurant finally gets a chance to ask out her crush, when she is suddenly set on a crash course with a local gangster.
The Spinner
Ayan Alwahti
A mute girl working a redundant job as a sign spinner outside a restaurant finally gets a chance to ask out her crush, when she is suddenly set on a crash course with a local gangster.
The Spinner
Ayan Alwahti
A mute girl working a redundant job as a sign spinner outside a restaurant finally gets a chance to ask out her crush, when she is suddenly set on a crash course with a local gangster.
3, 2, 1
3, 2, 1
Victoria Gil
After witnessing her friend’s tragic accident, a girl’s desperate 911 call triggers a surreal rewind of time. Caught in a looping countdown, she relives the moment again and again.
After witnessing her friend’s tragic accident, a girl’s desperate 911 call triggers a surreal rewind of time. Caught in a looping countdown, she relives the moment again and again.
GO FOR IT!
GO FOR IT!
Andrew Wolf
A lazy slacker finds sudden inspiration when chaotic characters crash into his home, reigniting his spirit. Fueled by his grandmother’s memory and the will to outrun death, he starts his journey to Go For It.
A lazy slacker finds sudden inspiration when chaotic characters crash into his home, reigniting his spirit. Fueled by his grandmother’s memory and the will to outrun death, he starts his journey to Go For It.
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