Try Becca Film Festival
About the Festival
Try Becca Film Festival champions innovative storytelling across features, shorts, and documentaries — and is uniquely judged by an accomplished jury of women named Becca. Join us in New York for screenings, talks, and awards.
Submissions
Open to features, shorts, and docs from around the world. Early, regular, and late deadlines available.
Selections
Official selections are curated for thematic blocks and special spotlights, with Q&As after screenings.
Awards Night
Celebrate the winners chosen by our all-Becca jury in categories including Best Feature, Best Short, and Audience Award.
Our Mission
We amplify fresh voices and underrepresented perspectives, pairing world-class curation with a playful spirit that could only be Try Becca.
Jury
Meet the accomplished women named Becca who evaluate every film with rigor, empathy, and a love for cinema.
Becca Johnson
Jury Chair
Becca Chen
Programming Director
Becca Gómez
Documentary Lead
Becca Patel
Shorts Curator
International Features
Founder
Becca O27Neil
Becca O’Neil
Sponsors
Becca Foundation
Silver Screen Co.
LensWorks
Frame & Light
Black White Media
Rose & Co. Travel
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