Brooklyn-based Bushwick Film Festival has announced the lineup for its hybrid 14th edition event, which will blend digital and live screenings, as well as showcase a range of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) that will include blockchain-based short films.
Featuring 135 independent films from 27 countries, the 14th Annual Bushwick Film Festival certainly boasts an impressive lineup of indie works. Notable films such as Lissette Feliciano’s 'Women Is Losers,' Nicolas Minas’ 'Emma Without Edmond,' and Louis Legge’s 'Rehab Cabin' will be screened during the four-day festival.
A standout addition to this year's festival is its first-ever NFT showcase, which will consist of short films, special events, and panels covering topics surrounding the relationship between film and blockchain technology.
NFT Film Festival Screenings
Bushwick Film Festival Set to Premier First-Ever NFT Film Showcase
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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