Hosted in Spring 2025, the BBFF Poetry Film Festival featured an inspiring selection of poetry-focused films from emerging and established creators. Revisit this special event and celebrate the artists who made it so impactful.
Mother’s Day
While searching for love and connection, Ashleigh (Natalie Benally) works through her own challenges between parenthood vs adulthood, while discovering what’s truly important to her.
E Lei Nō Au I Ko Aloha
The 95th Lei Queen, Tehina Kaʻena Kahikina talks about her experience competing for Lei Queen and educates us about the different types of lei and
Am I Still Me
The story told in this animation can be very personal to each individual, but its theme speaks to a much wider audience as it focuses
We will be who we are
In Sierra Leone, best friends Aya and Boi decide to marry each other in an attempt to escape society’s pressures to conform.
E Lei Nō Au I Ko Aloha
Director: Andrea Long
Mother’s Day
Director: Natalie Benally
Son
Director: SAMAN HOSSEINPUOR
Weavers
Director: Jennifer R
The doll
Director: Mehdi Khaksar and Bahar Ramezani
Swedish Death
Director: Kristina Yee