NARROWSBURG – Emerging from the picturesque wilds of Sullivan County – the Big Eddy Film Festival (BEFF) is a cinematic celebration of counter-current narratives. Produced by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, this immersive festival sparks new cultural possibilities at the juncture of film, art, and rural imagination. 

2024 marks the 13th year of the festival. This year’s curated line-up features visionary storytellers, first-time filmmakers, unflinching documentaries, chilling tales, and more that will excite everyone from the die-hard cinephile to the casual filmgoer. 

13th Annual Big Eddy Film Festival is October 18th – 20th at the Tusten Theatre, 210 Bridge Street, Narrowsburg, NY 12764.

Tickets are available and advance ticket sales are recommended.

All Access Pass: $100 

Film Screenings: $10 

Animation Workshop: $5

Festival schedule:

10/18 Opening Day

6:30 PM Opening Night Feature Event: Happy Campers - Feature Documentary

Followed by a panel discussion.

10/19 Big Eddy Big Saturday

10:00 AM Kids Make Film*

Free Entry for Under-16s

Followed by Q&A with young filmmakers 

12:30 PM Prodigal Daughter – Feature Documentary

2:30 PM Space Cowboy – Feature Documentary

Followed by Q&A with the film’s editor

5:00 PM Rural Shorts*

Followed by Q&A with film makers

7:00 PM Start Them Young – Narrative Short

Hummingbirds – Documentary Feature

9:30 PM Scarlet Winter – Narrative Feature

10/20 Closing Day

10:00 AM Drawing On Film Animation Workshop

At Tusten Community Center 11:00 AM Too Short To Suck* Followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

3:30 PM Dory Previn: On My Way To Where Followed by Q&A with the film’s director. *Full listing of shorts programming on www.bigeddyfilmfest.com

Film Selections/Screenings

Full film descriptions are available on www.bigeddyfilmfest.com

Dory Previn: On My Way To Where 

Documentary Feature

“If you’ve never heard of Dory Previn, prepare to be ashamed of yourself.” -Rex Reed, 1970. Co-directed by Callicoon-based filmmaker Julia Greenberg and Dianna Dilworth, this unflinching documentary which premiered at the 2024 SXSW Festival, follows Previn’s trajectory from an Academy Award nominated lyricist for Hollywood musicals to a cult artist in the Laurel Canyon scene.

Happy Campers

Documentary Feature

In a waterfront campground off the coast of Virginia, residents spend their summers living spitting distance apart in rust-bitten RVs. They chuckle about the modest rent they pay for a million-dollar location, but what makes them the luckiest people in the world is more than just stunning sunsets, it’s the community they’ve created. 

Directed by Amy Nicholson who was previously featured at the Big Eddy Film Festival in 2013 with her documentary feature “Zipper”.

Hummingbirds

Documentary Feature

In Hummingbirds, Silvia and Beba tell their own coming-of-age story, transforming their hometown on the Texas-Mexico border into a wonderland of creative expression and activist hijinks.

Kids Make Film

A festive celebration of local young filmmakers’ work produced in programs led by Icehouse Arts and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

Prodigal Daughter

Documentary Feature

Filmmaker and former punk artist Mabel Valdiviezo reunites with her family in Peru after 16 years of estrangement, confronting her troubled past as an immigrant in the United States.

Rural Shorts*

A unique collection of short films celebrating local New York makers and the rural imagination. This year’s shorts includes “The Lift” by Tina Spangler; “Spoon” directed by Joshua Conkel; “This Time We’ll Stay” by Moh Azima, among others Some of the filmmakers will be in attendance!

Scarlet Winter

Narrative Feature

After waking up to find his girlfriend murdered in bed, Mark must cover up her death while trying to piece together events from the previous night to find her murderer. Filmed on location in Rochester, NY, this atmospheric noir thriller is director’s Munjal Yagnik first feature film.

Space Cowboy

Documentary Feature

Joe Jennings, an innovator in the world of skydiving, has spent decades capturing breathtaking aerial moments with his camera for extreme sports competitions, Super Bowl commercials, and Hollywood blockbusters. Driven by a passion for “camera flying” in his youth, Joe cultivated a deep friendship with fellow skydiver Rob Harris, partnering to become one of the most influential skysurfing teams in history. Flying at the top of their game, Joe’s world was shattered when tragedy struck, leaving him to navigate the skies alone. Directed by Bryce Leavitt and Marah Strauch, and featuring cinematography like you’ve never seen before; “Space Cowboy” premiered last month at the Toronto International Film Festival. In attendance at the Big Eddy will be the film’s editor Eric Bruggemann. 

Too Short To Suck*

Originally screened in July 2024 at New Memories (Parksville, NY), BEFF is thrilled to welcome guest programmers Ali Azios and Marcus Brooks to host this encore presentation. Prepare to be immersed in this adventurous shorts program!

*Full listing of shorts programming on www.bigeddyfilmfest.com

Pass holders will receive personalized festival pass, the exclusive 2024 tote bag featuring original artwork by Jorge Colombo (only available to All-Access pass holders and film-makers), and discounts on other festival merch. 

Tickets may be purchased online at www.bigeddyfilmfest.com