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The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials. With live music at the Village Sports Bar every evening that offers a taste of what’s to come in March 2026.
VIEW ALL EVENTS
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
100 +
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Get Your Pass Now!
GET YOUR PASS
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Not Just A Film Festival
September 25 - 27, 2025
Capacity is limited across venues
VIEW ALL PASSES
BBFF Passes
Trailhead Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025
$80
BUY PASS
Annual Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025 & March 25–31, 2026
$695
BUY PASS
Didn’t find what you need?
View all passes
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Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
15% off with code FILM2025
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
15% off with code FILM2025
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Call to reserve and mention BBFF for 10% off
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
10% off with code BBFF
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
DONATE
View our impact
The 2025 Big Bear Film Festival is made possible by Visit Big Bear, our venue hosts Destination Big Bear, Village Theaters, Big Bear Village Sports Bar, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and our cultural partners including Vidiots, Wolphin, Games for Change, Stones Throw Records, and We Are Invincible.
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Home
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Schedule
Program Guide
Film Guide
Events & Experiences
Venue & Travel
Donate
GET YOUR PASS
View the schedule
Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials. With live music at the Village Sports Bar every evening that offers a taste of what’s to come in March 2026.
VIEW ALL EVENTS
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
100 +
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Get Your Pass Now!
GET YOUR PASS
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Not Just A Film Festival
September 25 - 27, 2025
Capacity is limited across venues
VIEW ALL PASSES
BBFF Passes
Trailhead Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025
$80
BUY PASS
Annual Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025 & March 25–31, 2026
$695
BUY PASS
Didn’t find what you need?
View all passes
View all tickets
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
15% off with code FILM2025
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
15% off with code FILM2025
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Call to reserve and mention BBFF for 10% off
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
10% off with code BBFF
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
DONATE
View our impact
The 2025 Big Bear Film Festival is made possible by Visit Big Bear, our venue hosts Destination Big Bear, Village Theaters, Big Bear Village Sports Bar, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and our cultural partners including Vidiots, Wolphin, Games for Change, Stones Throw Records, and We Are Invincible.
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Home
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Schedule
Program Guide
Film Guide
Events & Experiences
Venue & Travel
Donate
GET YOUR PASS
View the schedule
Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials. With live music at the Village Sports Bar every evening that offers a taste of what’s to come in March 2026.
VIEW ALL EVENTS
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
100 +
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Get Your Pass Now!
GET YOUR PASS
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Not Just A Film Festival
September 25 - 27, 2025
Capacity is limited across venues
VIEW ALL PASSES
BBFF Passes
Trailhead Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025
$80
BUY PASS
Annual Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025 & March 25–31, 2026
$695
BUY PASS
Didn’t find what you need?
View all passes
View all tickets
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
15% off with code FILM2025
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
15% off with code FILM2025
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Call to reserve and mention BBFF for 10% off
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
10% off with code BBFF
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
DONATE
View our impact
The 2025 Big Bear Film Festival is made possible by Visit Big Bear, our venue hosts Destination Big Bear, Village Theaters, Big Bear Village Sports Bar, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and our cultural partners including Vidiots, Wolphin, Games for Change, Stones Throw Records, and We Are Invincible.
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Film Guide
Schedule
GET YOUR PASS
View the schedule
Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials. With live music at the Village Sports Bar every evening that offers a taste of what’s to come in March 2026.
VIEW ALL EVENTS
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Get Your Pass Now!
GET YOUR PASS
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Not Just A Film Festival
September 25 - 27, 2025
Capacity is limited across venues
VIEW ALL PASSES
BBFF Passes
Trailhead Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025
$80
BUY PASS
Annual Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025 & March 25–31, 2026
$695
BUY PASS
Didn’t find what you need?
View all passes
View all tickets
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
15% off with code FILM2025
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
15% off with code FILM2025
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Call to reserve and mention BBFF for 10% off
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
10% off with code BBFF
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
DONATE
View our impact
The 2025 Big Bear Film Festival is made possible by Visit Big Bear, our venue hosts Destination Big Bear, Village Theaters, Big Bear Village Sports Bar, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and our cultural partners including Vidiots, Wolphin, Games for Change, Stones Throw Records, and We Are Invincible.
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.
Festival
Tickets & Passes
Film Guide
Schedule
GET YOUR PASS
View the schedule
Events that Bring Us Together
The BBFF Preview Festival connects audiences, filmmakers, and the Big Bear community. Experience shorts blocks, feature films, filmmaker Q&As, and nightly socials. With live music at the Village Sports Bar every evening that offers a taste of what’s to come in March 2026.
VIEW ALL EVENTS
A Festival on a Grand Scale
BBFF isn’t just a festival — it’s a high-altitude cultural summit. Six days of screenings, panels, performances, and pop-up experiences transform Big Bear into a hub for connection and discovery.
100 +
Creative Collaborators
Creators, speakers, and performers including directors, comedians, musicians, and technologists.
Films Featured
Premieres, shorts, and events confirmed across 2025’s program.
Countries Represented
International films and filmmakkers alongside films and docs made in Big Bear.
Get Your Pass Now!
GET YOUR PASS
Film Guide
At the BBFF Preview Festival, we’re showcasing shorts, features, and tributes — Across three Village Theaters, enjoy filmmaker Q&As, experimental films, and shorts blocks, followed by live music and socials each evening.
VIEW FILM GUIDE
Not Just A Film Festival
September 25 - 27, 2025
Capacity is limited across venues
VIEW ALL PASSES
BBFF Passes
Trailhead Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025
$80
BUY PASS
Annual Pass
Sept 25–28, 2025 & March 25–31, 2026
$695
BUY PASS
Didn’t find what you need?
View all passes
View all tickets
Present
Lodging Partners
Visit Big Bear
Plan a visit to Big Bear Lake, California with our Official Travel Guide and Booking Engine. Find information about things to do, places to stay, upcoming year-round events and so much more.
Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Book your stay at Sessions Retreat & Hotel in Big Bear, CA. Enjoy nature, unique amenities, and easy access to Big Bear Lake and outdoor adventures.
15% off with code FILM2025
Black Forest Lodge
Tucked among soaring pines a stroll from the lake, Black Forest Lodge is a funkadelic laid-back basecamp for snowy adventures, summer swims, and camp-fire stories shared with new friends.
15% off with code FILM2025
Chateau Big Bear
Experience tranquility at Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, a newly renovated property nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. Explore our serene retreat today!
Call to reserve and mention BBFF for 10% off
Destination Big Bear
Escape to Big Bear Lake with Destination Big Bear! Explore the best selection of luxury, pet-friendly, and lakefront cabins for a memorable getaway. Book your perfect Big Bear cabin today for an unforgettable experience!
10% off with code BBFF
A Festival Built For & With the Big Bear Community
The Big Bear Film Festival is more than screenings – it’s a year-round programming hub for creativity, education, and community. We honor local stories, partner with regional non-profits, and create opportunities for residents and visitors alike to engage in cultural exchange.
DONATE
View our impact
The 2025 Big Bear Film Festival is made possible by Visit Big Bear, our venue hosts Destination Big Bear, Village Theaters, Big Bear Village Sports Bar, Sessions Retreat & Hotel, and our cultural partners including Vidiots, Wolphin, Games for Change, Stones Throw Records, and We Are Invincible.
© 2025 Big Bear Film Festival. All rights reserved.