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Boston Film Festival The 40th Boston Film Festival takes place in September and will showcase cutting edge features, documentaries, shorts, and animated films.🏙🎥

AMBLESIDE will have its world premiere as the closing night film of the Boston Film Festival on Monday, September 22nd a...
09/18/2025

AMBLESIDE will have its world premiere as the closing night film of the Boston Film Festival on Monday, September 22nd at the Shalin Liu Performance Center!

Directed by Mitch Jenkins and produced by Paula Crickard, Maria Jesus Govinden, and Alan Govinden, this sweeping period drama stars Ellie Bamber, Medhi Dehbi, JJ Feild, Rupert Perry Jones, Rhona Mitra, and Amy Beth Hayes.

Set in 1925, AMBLESIDE tells the coming-of-age story of 17-year-old Lucy Gladwell, who, after being recently orphaned, is sent from England to live under the guardianship of her uncle George. George has plans to marry Lucy off to a wealthy plantation owner for his own financial gain, but Lucy’s heart takes a different path when she falls deeply in love with Krishna, a local laborer.

As their forbidden love blossoms on the lush island of Mauritius, Lucy and Krishna must navigate the harsh realities of race, class, and societal expectations. With time running out and impossible choices to make, their devotion to one another is put to the ultimate test.

Inspired by a true story, AMBLESIDE is a powerful tale of passion, courage, and the enduring fight for love against all odds.

THE LAST DIVE will screen at the Boston Film Festival at the Shalin Liu Performance Center at 4:30pm on September 21st a...
09/18/2025

THE LAST DIVE will screen at the Boston Film Festival at the Shalin Liu Performance Center at 4:30pm on September 21st at 4;30pm!

Directed by Cody Sheehy and produced by Randy Gebhardt and Christopher Gebhardt, with writing by Mark Monroe, this extraordinary documentary stars Terrance Kennedy.

At the heart of the film is W***y, a 22-foot-wide Giant P
acific Manta Ray, and Terry, an 80-year-old diver with a troubled past. For more than 19 years, W***y would signal his presence by slapping a massive wing against the hull of Terry’s sailboat. Each time, Terry would gear up in SCUBA and climb onto W***y’s back, exploring the wonders of the underwater world alongside his unlikely companion.

Now, nearing the end of his life, Terry embarks on one last journey to a remote island in hopes of finding W***y and saying goodbye.

In the spirit of Grizzly Man and My Octopus Teacher, THE LAST DIVE is a breathtaking exploration of connection, redemption, and the mysterious intelligence of the creatures beneath the waves. The Last Dive

REMEMBERING BIG: THE JUAN “CHI CHI” RODRIGUEZ STORY will screen at the Boston Film Festival on Sunday, September 21st at...
09/18/2025

REMEMBERING BIG: THE JUAN “CHI CHI” RODRIGUEZ STORY will screen at the Boston Film Festival on Sunday, September 21st at the Paramount Theater, Emerson College.

Directed and produced by Marisol Gonzalez and Alina Mogollon-Volk, this inspiring documentary tells the incredible life story of legendary golfer Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez.

From his humble beginnings as a water boy in Puerto Rico to becoming a Hall of Fame golfer and renowned philanthropist, Chi Chi’s journey is a testament to perseverance, talent, and heart. With his signature style and unmatched wit, he broke barriers and defied expectations, proving that a kid from modest beginnings could rise to greatness in a sport often seen as reserved for the elite.

This powerful film celebrates Chi Chi’s legacy, both on and off the course, and the impact he has made on the game of golf and the lives of countless others. Remembering Big

HEART OF A LION will screen at the Boston Film Festival on September 20th at 8:30PM at the Paramount Theater, Emerson Co...
09/18/2025

HEART OF A LION will screen at the Boston Film Festival on September 20th at 8:30PM at the Paramount Theater, Emerson College.

Directed by Joe Pontecorvo and produced by Jeff Hogan, with executive producers Jon Ayers and Dorothy Bahna, this feature-length documentary stars Joe Pontecorvo, Jeff Hogan, and Mark Elbroch, Director of Panthera’s Puma Program.

The film takes viewers on an incredible journey following biologist Mark Elbroch as he travels from the rugged wilderness of Jackson, Wyoming, to the misty forests of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. At the heart of the story are two mountain lion families, F61 and Yoko, whose lives Elbroch has studied and tracked for years.

HEART OF A LION offers a rare and intimate portrait of one of North America’s most misunderstood predators. Through breathtaking footage and compelling storytelling, the film highlights the ecological importance of mountain lions and reveals the emotional intelligence and resilience that define their lives in the wild.

Don’t miss this captivating exploration of connection, survival, and the untamed spirit of these extraordinary creatures. Heart of a Lion

Join us at the Boston Film Festival for the world premiere of HIDDEN: The Kati Preston Story on Saturday, September 20th...
09/18/2025

Join us at the Boston Film Festival for the world premiere of HIDDEN: The Kati Preston Story on Saturday, September 20th at 2:00 PM.

Written and directed by Daniel Matmor and produced by Jody Glover, this powerful film stars Kati Preston and shares her firsthand account of a society’s slow and insidious descent into authoritarianism, dictatorship, and tyranny. Kati’s joyful childhood in Hungary came to an abrupt end in 1944. Through the eyes of her five-year-old self, she recounts the rise of antisemitism, the horrors of fascism, and the communist dictatorship that followed.

Don’t miss this unforgettable story of survival, resilience, and hope.

Join us at the Boston Film Festival for the East Coast Premiere of Gangsta Gardner, a powerful 17-minute short film that...
09/18/2025

Join us at the Boston Film Festival for the East Coast Premiere of Gangsta Gardner, a powerful 17-minute short film that goes beyond urban farming to tell the inspiring journey of Ron Finley, the original “Gangsta Gardener.” The screening will take place at the Boston Public Library. Directed by Rocky Romano and Miranda Winters, and starring Ron Finley. Rocky Romano will be attending and participating in a panel discussion following the film. Discover how one man’s vision is transforming communities—one garden at a time.

Happening Today!!! Warner Bros. Television Group is coming to the Boston Film Festival at Emerson College! Don’t miss a...
09/18/2025

Happening Today!!! Warner Bros. Television Group is coming to the Boston Film Festival at Emerson College! Don’t miss an exclusive peek of It: Welcome to Derry a television series based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel It. Followed by a panel hosted by Extra TV's Mona Kosar Abdi with Oscar-winning Production Designer Paul Austerberry and Oscar-nominated Costume Designer Luis Sequeira!

Don’t miss the New England Premiere of Blue Zeus, a powerful documentary that takes audiences deep inside the fight to s...
09/18/2025

Don’t miss the New England Premiere of Blue Zeus, a powerful documentary that takes audiences deep inside the fight to save America’s wild horses. September 20th, Paramount Theater, Emerson College.

Directed by: Rocky Romano, Miranda Winters Produced by: Jamie Baldanza, AnalĂ­s Martin, Nicholas McCarthy, Mathew Rhys, Daryl Hannah Starring: Clare Staples, Gerard Butler, Arielle Kebbel

"Blue Zeus" follows wild horse advocate Clare Staples on her extraordinary mission to rescue a mustang named Blue Zeus and reunite him with his family after they are captured by the U.S. government. Over nine months, Clare faces an uphill battle against a broken and corrupt system rife with animal abuse and red tape.

This gripping story takes viewers behind the scenes with unprecedented access to government employees, helicopter contractors, and a whistle-blower, revealing the shocking realities these majestic animals face.

Through stunning cinematography and fearless journalism, Blue Zeus is both an emotional journey and a call to action — shining a light on the urgent need to protect these wild icons of the American West.

Be there on September 20th for the New England Premiere and experience this unforgettable film on the big screen. Blue Zeus The Movie

Join us September 21st at Paramount Theater, Emerson College for this gripping thriller, SITE! Written & Directed by: Ja...
09/18/2025

Join us September 21st at Paramount Theater, Emerson College for this gripping thriller, SITE!

Written & Directed by: Jason Eric Perlman Starring: Jake McLaughlin, Theo Rossi, Arielle Kebbel, Miki Ishikawa, Yoson An, Danni Wang, Carson Minniear

After a chilling encounter at an abandoned government test site, a small-town family man is plagued by haunting visions of a past that could unravel his present.

Don’t miss this edge-of-your-seat experience!

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