Film Salon Schedule
The BBFF Film Salon showcases short films, documentaries, student films, experimental films, as well as animation. The films are grouped together in blocks. The films in each block will have a similar theme, but may contain films of different formats.
As always, the Salon films are free, but donations are highly appreciated.
All seating for film screenings is General Admission, including for All Access Pass Holders. Seating is on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive early to ensure you have a seat.
The films being screened during the festival are unrated and may contain content that can be found offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
** Please note that not all Film Salon films have trailers available **
The Film Salon will take place at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church (110 W Catharine St, Milford, PA)
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 15, 2022
SPECIAL SALON SEGMENT - 10:00am - 11:00am
There Are No Small Parts
Hosted by John DiLeo.
A film-clip companion piece to John’s new book, highlighting outstanding film performances with screen time of ten minutes or less.
Followed by a Q&A and book signing with John DiLeo.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND LOCAL INTEREST - 11:30am - 1:00pm
The Shaker Legacy - 2022 - Documentary - 9m
Directed by David Gibson, David J. Goodwin
This short documentary explores the design, cultural, and spiritual legacies of this utopian religious community and its impact on America today.
‘The Great Connector’: The Story of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail - 2021 - Documentary - 17m
Directed by Thomas Joseph Bentey
This documentary showcases how local governments and big corporations can come together to create something wonderful.
Hellbender In The Blue - 2022 - Documentary - 19m
Directed by Katelyn Calhoun
Taking place in the Blue River watershed of Southern Indiana, this documentary shares the story of a state-wide effort of improving the environment for our slimy friend and the water for us all.
Watching The Wilds - 2022 - Documentary - 21m
Directed by Nick Natalicchio
A short documentary film about lookout towers used to spot and report wildfires in the Moshannon Forest District of Pennsylvania.
The Importance of Pollinators - 2022 - Documentary - 23m
Directed by Paige Pribilla
Come along and learn about the important roles different pollinators play, and how you can help in protecting those pollinators.
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Peanut Butter - 2022 - Comedy Horror - 8m
Written and Directed by Chelsea Komorowski - Starring Bailey Shay, Mary Bolan, Gabriella Solano
Angela is almost at one million subscribers on her YouTube channel and needs all her videos to be absolutely perfect. Things go south when her interns make a crucial error during filming.
hArmless - 2022 - Comedy Thriller - 9m
Written and Directed by Elizabeth Cappuccino - Starring Elizabeth Cappuccino, Stan Klimecko
A young woman works the moonlight shift at her local bodega when upon closing, she discovers a patron who won't exit the bathroom.
Manatee - 2022 - Comedy - 7m
Written and Directed by Allie Viti - Produced by Elizabeth Cappuccino (‘hArmless’) - Starring Priscilla Young-Anker
Annette stops at a bodega while she appears to rehearse a confrontation on her way to work. While moving about the store, her internal crisis of confidence comes to a head in unexpected ways.
Johnny The Dime - 2021 - Comedy - 7m
Directed by Joseph Blake Menzel - Written by David Gazzo - Starring David Gazzo
A brash and arrogant man catches a peeping-tom spying on his sister. He vows to take revenge, and discovers something very special about himself along the way.
Tomato Face - 2022 - Comedy - 14m
Written and Directed by Roy Lazorwitz - Starring Katherine Hutchins, Nathaniel Hendricks
On the eve before their final show after 4 years together, comedy duo Laurence and Oliver have to come to grips with their partnership ending and the realization that maybe they've never actually been friends.
Aaron With 2 A’s - 2022 - Comedy - 17m
Directed by Michael Goldburg - Written by Michael Goldburg, Steve Lichtenstein - Starring Steve Lichtenstein (BULL), Anthony Robert Grasso (Jessica Jones, Gotham), Pamela Morgan (City On A Hill)
Aaron retires from his day job to pursue his lifelong dream to be an actor. When he finally manages to land a major role, he discovers he's his own worst enemy.
DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Avoesis - 2022 - Documentary - 9m
Directed by Mykhailo Bogdanov
An exploration of natural silence and human existence within it.
Astor Place, The American Dream - 2022 - Documentary - 20m
Directed by Giuseppe Malpasso
Astor Place Hairstylists was closing after over 75 years in business. This documentary shows the coming together of people from all over the city as they fight to keep this NYC cultural landmark open. Watch Trailer
The Militiaman - 2021 - Documentary - 31m
Directed by David Peter Hansen
In the hills of rural Pennsylvania, the leader of a local militia must prepare his men for the turbulent political landscape of 2020 while at war with his own conscience.
Arabbin’ with the Hucksters and Vendors of Baltimore - 2021 - Documentary - 26m
Directed by Michael Tiranoff
This 16 mm film documents a day in the life of Baltimore's Arabbers who sell fruit and vegetables from horse-drawn wagons throughout 1970’s Baltimore.
Make Your Own Path - 2021 - Documentary - 36m
Directed by David Thaler, Chris Thaler
The story of three developmentally disabled individuals and their journey to independent living utilizing Self-Directed services.
STUDENT FILM SPOTLIGHT - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Student films nominated for ‘Best Student Film’ 2022.
Hosted by Chelsea Komorowski.
The End - 2022 - Comedy - 2m
Directed by Alexandria Siah - Starring Will Akana, Samantha Cooper
After watching her gallant knight die at the end of the film, it’s up to the determined Princess Hilderose to take matters into her own hands.
Fisheye Lens - 2022 - Comedy - 4m
Written and Directed by Winnie Lu - Starring Riley Hashimoto, Michael Ursu, Avery Mei Skillin
Willie is an excitable, but anxious skater, as he prepares to drop in for the first time.
CALL NOW - 2022 - Comedy - 11m
Written and Directed by Cody Hawley - Starring Gene Connelly, John P. Coulter, Daniel Roebuck
An impatient viewer struggles to obtain the phone number to an unusual shopping channel program hosted by a quirky salesman.
The Ben I Am - 2022 - Documentary - 9m
Directed by Benjamin Swift, Bergen Hoff, Ben Greenly
Ben, a young filmmaker at a small college, comes toe to toe with an identity crisis when he investigates a group of 36 students who share one thing in common: his name.
Clown West - 2022 - Comedy - 12m
Written and Directed by Jonathan D. Willson - Starring Hayden Burke, Jeff Wittekiend, Carolynn Stouder
When a mysterious cowboy known only as “The Clown” rides into town and encounters the cruel landlord, he must find his own strange way to outwit him, or die trying. Watch Trailer
A Haircut (China) - 2022 - Drama - 15m
Written and Directed by Anran Zhao - Starring Shangbai Jiang
High school student, Xiao Ruan, likes her long and black hair; after she learned that the new school has a rule that girls must keep short hair; she decided to use the wig to disguise herself.
Deadname:SID (Belgium) - 2022 - Documentary - 9m
Directed by Anthony Pieck
Sid lost contact with his father due to a major disagreement that is magnified by the family’s religious beliefs.
Girl Of My Dreams - 2022 - Drama - 8m
Written and Directed by Austin Pope - Starring Darryl Bynem Jr., Gabrielle Antoinette Bynem, Amanda Richards
With the title song written and performed by Jacob Evans, a couple struggles to find resolution after disagreeing on what their future holds.
greener grass - 2022 - 13m
Written and Directed by Matthew McIntyre - Starring Jack Fabian, Julia Esposito, Kyle Yin
A high school senior spends his final summer before college with a new friend and attempts to move on from his hometown. Watch Trailer
In the Moment - 2022 - Drama - 14m
Written and Directed by Easton Kerns - Starring Parker Ross, Ed Hanson
Overwhelmed with the struggles that come with being an adult, a college student meets a lighthearted older man who shows him it's ok to be grounded in the present.
Meraki (Egypt) - 2022 - Documentary - 13m
Directed by Basma Ahmed Mostafa
Docudrama about the journey to a peaceful world where you can achieve all your dreams with the help of Meraki (Passion and hope).
All Grown Up (Hungary) - 2022 - Drama - 17m
Directed by Diana Dombi - Starring Fazekas David, Juhász Jazmin, Nemet Klara, Virág Zsombor, Kis Benjamin, Nagy Laszlo Zsolt, Burjan Fanni
It's summer time and a group of friends who just graduated are having a party by the river. The younger brother of one of the friends, who joined them, disappears as they drink and the worst is feared. Watch Trailer
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 16, 2022
FOREIGN FILMS SHOWCASE - 11:00am - 12:30pm
THE SPRAYER (Iran) - 2022 - Animated - 10m
Written and Directed by Farnoosh Abedi
In a land where no one has the right to grow any kind of plants, either in public or private, a soldier finds a seed buried deep down in the dust and his curiosity is just the beginning.
A Little Bit Of Paradise (Poland) - 2021 - Documentary - 18m
Directed by Andrzej Cichocki
This short film is about a Silesian family sharing moments from their lives, which are bound up with the nature around them.
FREE FALL (France) - 2021 - Drama - 19m
Directed by Emmanuel Tenenbaum - Written by Emmanuel Tenenbaum, Guillaume Fournier - Starring Abraham Lewis, Vincent Regan, Packy Lee, Bally Gill
When the first plane hits the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11th 2001, a young trader in London jumps into the biggest trade of his life. Inspired by a true story. Watch Trailer
Identibye (Iran) - 2021 - Drama - 15m
Written and Directed by Sajjad Shahhatami - Starring AmirHossein Sabbaghan, Nasim Moslemi, Maryam Najafi, Samareh Barazandeh
The protagonist of the story faces the dilemma of choosing to embrace his innermost feelings without fear of judgment from others.
Opang (India) - 2021 - Drama - 23m
Written and Directed by Sanjay Bhattacharya - Starring Rigzin Yugyal Dorjee Serdup
The story of a 12 year old boy who lives alone in a small wooden house attached to a post office. He delivers the mail to villagers in the wake of a clash between the world’s greatest superpowers.
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
While He Talks - 2021 - Comedy - 5m
Written and Directed by Alexandra Lee - Starring Isabel Monk Cade, Kia Nicole Boyer, Lee Tyler
Where do we go, while he talks? It's December 31, 2019. Delilah can't seem to stay in her body.
the fix - 2022 - Drama - 11m
Written and Directed by Emilio Miguel Torres - Starring Izabella Alvarez, Valerie Ibarra, David Jofre
As a last resort, a working mother calls upon her distant father to babysit her young daughter. Although seen as less than ideal for both adults, the night proves to be healing for the family.
By Way Of Water - 2021 - Drama - 18m
Written and Directed by Alexander Spenser - Starring Scout Backus, Renee Gagner
A day in the life of two runaways as they navigate their world and face an uncertain future.
Footnote - 2022 - Drama - 16m
Written and Directed by Tommy Petroskey - Starring Robert McKeon, Kaitlyn Lunardi
When a grieving widower tries to bear loneliness by burying himself in books, he unexpectedly finds company in the pages.
The Legacy Sessions - 2020 - Drama - 35m
Written and Directed by William D. Ashton - Starring Julie Kashmanian, Bonnie Jourdan, Silas Gordon Brigham
Isolation and punk music are the coping measure a sullen teenager uses to drown out the hurt she feels from her mother's death. But a friendship with an elderly woman slowly helps her overcome her grief. Watch Trailer