Greenpoint Film Festival

Brooklyn, NY (July 13th, 2025) – The Greenpoint Film Festival (GFF) is back with its most daring lineup yet, transforming the streets of Brooklyn into a global stage for groundbreaking cinema. From August 6th to 10th, 2025, filmmakers, artists, and audiences will converge for five days of must-see premieres, provocative discussions, and unforgettable moments—all under the festival’s signature banner of independent vision and community passion.

2025 HIGHLIGHTS: A FESTIVAL OF FIRSTS

This year’s slate—100+ films from all over the world—pushes boundaries with stories that challenge, enchant, and ignite conversation. Don’t miss these headline-making programs:

OPENING NIGHT: TAKE THE WHOLE RIDE

OUTRIDER (Documentary Feature)
Alystyre Julian’s Outrider is the first feature-length portrait of Grammy-nominated, epic poet, performer, and activist Anne Waldman. Outrider collaborates with Waldman as a person woven of poetry, an inimitable creative and social force dedicated to the propulsion of the artistic imagination and the generative collaborations which form in its wake. The film moves within Waldman’s artistic circles and poetic vortex, to include Patti Smith, Meredith Monk, Bob Dylan, Laurie Anderson, Thurston Moore, Kiki Smith, Pat Steir, and Fast Speaking Music.  Executive Producer Martin Scorsese.

Screening Program 1: AUG 6th, 1:30pm Outrider Trailer

CLOSING NIGHT: A LOVE STORY LIKE NO OTHER

RAVENS (Narrative Feature)
Oscar-nominated Mark Gill directs this hypnotic romance inspired by photographer Masahisa Fukase’s life, starring Tadanobu Asano (Shōgun). Prepare for a film that lingers like a dream.

Screening Program 30: AUG 10th, 6:30pm

Global Spotlight: Award-Winning Films That Demand Attention

The Poison Cat (China) – Venice Film Festival selection. A hauntingly beautiful fable from Tian Guan. In the misty forests of southwest China, a hunter’s life unravels as eerie events blur the line between legend and reality. A darkly poetic masterpiece that lingers long after the credits roll.

Screening Program 22: Sat, AUG 9th, 5:00pm

Extracurricular Activity (China) – Berlinale Shorts selection. A raw, intimate tale of teenage desire gone awry—and the chilling aftermath when a mother takes control. Co-directed by Dean Wei & Yidan Xu, this short packs a punch.

Screening Program 26: Sun, AUG 10th, 11:30am

Washhh (Malaysia) – Locarno International Film Festival standout. Director Mickey Lai tackles taboos around menstruation and racial tension in Malaysia, crafting a bold, necessary conversation-starter.

Screening Program 26: Sun, AUG 10th, 11:30am   Washhh Trailer

Pencatat Rindu yang Datang di Tengah Malam (Indonesia) – A deeply moving exploration of grief and longing from Wisnu Surya Pratama. When a family’s backbone is lost, what remains is an ache that words cannot capture.

Screening Program 22: Sat, AUG 9th, 5:00pm

Wrecking Party (USA) – Director Elizabeth Giamatti delivers a sharp, heartfelt exploration of relationships and friendship—where bonds are tested, broken, and rebuilt with humor and raw honesty.

Screening Program 5: Wed, AUG 6th, 7:30pm

Long Pork (USA) – Fantasia International Film Festival hit starring Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) and Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things). A chilling, unforgettable tale you’ll be talking about for weeks.

Logline: In a Post-Roe America where theocracy reigns, a renowned butcher meets the political predator responsible for the killing of her daughter and exacts bloody revenge, setting the stage for a revolution.

Screening Program 23: Sat, AUG 9th, 7:30pm

The Snake and The Whale (USA) – From six-time Emmy winner John Carlos Frey, this explosive documentary exposes the corruption behind an ecological disaster threatening both salmon and the majestic Southern Resident Orca. A call to action wrapped in breathtaking cinematography.

Screening Program 15: Fri, AUG 8th, 4:00pm The Snake and The Whale Trailer

World Premieres: Be the First to Witness These Unmissable Films

Artfully United (Doc Feature) – Follow artist Mike Norice as he transforms Los Angeles neighborhoods with inspirational murals. Director Dave Benner crafts a stirring ode to art, community, and resilience.

Screening Program 18: Fri, AUG 8th, 8:00pm

The Silence In Between (Narrative Feature) – Starring Celia Au (Netflix’s Wu Assassins), this poignant journey through friendship, loss, and memory unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas.

Screening Program 16: Fri, AUG 8th, 5:00pm

Sunset Somewhere (Narrative Feature) – Sara Cicilian delivers a standout performance as a writer adrift, finding unexpected purpose among a ragtag group of artists. A soul-stirring road trip of self-discovery.

Screening Program 27: Sun, AUG 10th, 2:00pm Sunset Somewhere Trailer

Special Showcase: Polish Cinema at Its Finest

Dive into Europe’s most vibrant film scene with Call Me LaLa and Fiber, presented by Studio Munka & Warner Bros. Discovery, followed by live Q&As with filmmakers.

Call Me LaLa Screening Program 4: Wed, AUG 6th, 5:00pm Call me LaLa Trailer

Fiber Screening Program 26: Sun, AUG 10th, 11:30am Fiber Trailer

Gratitude to Sponsors & Community

GFF extends its deepest thanks to Broadway Stages, Rollin Studios, and all sponsors, partners, and the Greenpoint community for their unwavering support. As a filmmaker-first festival, GFF remains dedicated to fostering artistic growth and environmental awareness through cinema.

Film Festival Director - Anthony Argento

Anthony Argento has worked in the film industry since age 16, contributing to productions for NBC, Nickelodeon, and Saturday Night Live. He studied at Pace University (Technical Design) and the New York Film Academy (filmmaking), while also earning recognition from the Astoria Performance Art Center (APAC).

Spotting a demand for hands-on film education, he founded Rollin Studios in 2010. Starting with NYC film students (NYU, Columbia, etc.), the company expanded globally, working on projects like Kill Me, Heal Me (Korea), The Architecture of Love (Indonesia), The Wandering Earth 2 (China), Dear Strangers (Japan). Now focused on narrative features—Rollin Studios continues to collaborate with international productions.

Beyond production, Anthony mentors young filmmakers, believing “our youth shapes tomorrow.”

GFF 2025 Unveils Iconic Brooklyn Venue: Broadway Stages

Broadway Stages at 259 Green Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222. A legendary hub for film and television production, this iconic studio has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment. Broadway Stages brings Hollywood magic to Brooklyn, offering an immersive cinematic experience like no other.

About Greenpoint Film Festival

Founded in 2011, the Greenpoint Film Festival is a cornerstone of North Brooklyn’s arts scene, championing independent voices, sustainability, and community engagement. Each year, the festival blends global storytelling with local culture, creating a dynamic space for filmmakers and audiences to connect.

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