Bicycle Film Festival NEW YORK Nov 7-9 25th Anniversary
7Nov au 9Nov
Join us for Bicycle Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary in New York, our home base!
With over 500 editions in 100 plus cities and more than 1,000 films screened worldwide, we couldn’t have done it without you. Now it’s time to celebrate together! Tickets are now live!
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Demandez LE PROGRAMME:
| SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 1:00 pm PROGRAM 1 CYCLEMAHESH Dir. Suhel Banerjee A beautifully crafted feature film following a young migrant’s 2,000 km bike journey during India’s lockdown, capturing his brief fame and growing disillusionment as reality and cinema blur.3:00 pm PROGRAM 2 ADVENTURE SHORTS For gravel, bikepacking, and mountain biking lovers a global journey through thrilling rides. |
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| CHANGING LANES dir. Ben Wolf |
| 5:00 pm PROGRAM 3 CHANGING LANES HOSTED BY BIKE NEW YORK & MAKE MCGUINNESS SAFE Following the 2021 hit-and-run death of Brooklyn teacher Matthew Jensen, activists push to redesign McGuinness Boulevard with safer bike lanes amid fierce opposition, highlighting deep community divides. Features key leaders and grassroots activism.7:30 pm PROGRAM 4 CINEMATIC SHORTS A diverse mix of narrative, documentary, musical, and more from Portugal, South Africa, Canada, Iran, and NYC. |
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| ONLOOKER dir. Garrett Creamer |
| 10:00 pm PROGRAM 5 URBAN BIKE SHORTS Films capturing street spirit, fearless riders, fixed gear, BMX, deliveristas, and messenger cultures. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9 12:00 pm PROGRAM 6 RIDE THE LINE Refreshments and Bites HOSTED BY VESELKA Dir. Ihor Volochii Two friends cycle 1,500 km along Ukraine’s front line, navigating mined roads and war-torn villages, meeting resilient people amid conflict.3:00 pm PROGRAM 7 FROM RAILS TO TRAILS HOSTED BY BIKE NEW YORK Dir. Dan Protess Narrated by Edward Norton, this film tells the story of transforming abandoned railroads into a national network of bike and walking trails through legal battles and advocacy. |
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| BREAKAWAY FEMMES dir. Eleanor Sharpe |
| 5:00 pm PROGRAM 8 BREAKAWAY FEMMES Dir. Eleanor Sharpe In the 1980s, women rode the Tour de France alongside men, conquering brutal routes but facing discrimination. Their race was cancelled, their legacy nearly erased. Now, their story inspires a new generation as women’s cycling rises. |
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| GRINTA! FESTIVAL CUT dir. Donna Crain |
| 7:30 pm PROGRAM 9 CYCLE SPORT PRESENTED BY BICYCLING MAGAZINE with Bill Strickland The Gaza Sunbirds defy adversity to ride and uplift their community. Features poetic rides through a cyclist’s subconscious, women reclaiming freedom, Colombian craftsmanship, motherhood racing, and a triumphant Mont Ventoux return. |
| All film screenings at: UKRANIAN NATIONAL HOME 140 2nd Ave New York Children under 5 years old complimentary Bicycle Parking Provided |
| After over 500 editions worldwide and more than 1,000 films screened — thank you. Thank you to every filmmaker, every editor, DP, and colorist. To the hundreds of visual artists who shared their photographs, sculptures, paintings, and video art. To every producer. To the countless volunteers. To the graphic designers. To the venues that hosted us. To the bands and DJs. To the bike messengers who came through for us. To the bartenders who served us. To the projectionists. To the bike valets. To the screen printers. To the box office staff. To the ushers. To the local bike shops that supported us. To the janitorial staff and cleanup crews. To the security teams who kept us safe. To the beloved audiences that continue to sell out our shows. To the sponsors. To the programmers and panelists who shared their voices. And to everyone who has worked with us over the years. Thank you. We make this happen together. To all who have dedicated their lives to making our lives more pleasant, healthy, and wonderful with bikes. |
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| About BFF: In 2001, Brendt Barbur founded the Bicycle Film Festival after being hit by a bus while cycling in New York City. What began as a personal journey became a global celebration of cycling through film, art, and music. Now in its 25th year, BFF has reached over one million people in more than 100 cities from Paris, Tokyo, and Mexico City to Cape Town, Istanbul, and beyond. Hosted in iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House and the Barbican in London, BFF brings cycling culture to life through powerful stories and curated experiences, featuring leading voices in film, music, design, and contemporary art. We’re enthusiastic to share this experience with audiences again in New York. Questions? Say hello at info@bicyclefilmfestival.com |
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Publié le 18/10/2025