NYBFF 2026: Meet the
Best Bengali Talent in NYC
The New York Bangla Film Festival (NYBFF), hosted by Bengalis of New York (BoNY), is an annual celebration of Bengali cinema and storytelling.
Since its inception, the festival has provided a global platform for both emerging and established voices from the Bengali diaspora and beyond.
Festival Categories
Asian & Diaspora Competition
Open to fictional feature films from Asia and the global diaspora (minimum 70 minutes) produced in 2025.
Bengali Panorama
This segment highlights a selected collection of fiction and documentary films specifically from Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Women Filmmakers Section
A dedicated platform for features, shorts, and documentaries directed by female creators to highlight unique perspectives.
Short & Independent Films
A showcase for independent talent, featuring creative and unfiltered short films from around the world.
Cinema of the World
An expansive section featuring diverse fictional and documentary features from a wide range of countries.
Children’s Cinema
Family-friendly fiction films that promote social awareness and children’s rights.
Spiritual Films
Movies that explore themes of faith, diverse beliefs, and the human spirit.
Retrospective & Tribute
Honors legendary filmmakers and artists who have shaped Bengali cine culture through their life’s work.