This is fun!! THe StonyBrook Staller's staff pic of films from the StonyBrook Film Festival running through July 21. See below dates!

We know 36 films are a lot to choose from, so if you’re unsure about where to start, we’ve got you covered. Here are the Staller staff’s picks for the films we’re loving at this year’s festival!

Kent Marks (Film Festival Coordinator, Contracts Administrator) reccomends...

DOWNBEAT  July 17 @ 9:30 PM

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"Downbeat was made with almost no budget, plenty of actor investment, a talented crew, and what must have been hours in the editing room. This film is a gritty, unsentimental look at the life of a man who falls into street performing to make ends meet, and whose choices keep you guessing until the end...." Read more

Daria Carioscia (Development Director) reccomends...

"I just loved Hungarian Wedding because not only was it entertainingly funny, it took me on an adventure, all while letting me enjoy the beautiful dresses, colors, and rich traditions of celebrations in Hungary. Also featured is a standout performance by Franciska Törőcsik, an SBFF alumna and..." Read more

HUNGARIAN WEDDING  July 24 @ 7 PM

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Alan Inkles (Director) reccomends...

THE SOUNDMAN July 21 @ 9:30 PM

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"The Soundman is such a layered film that, at its heart, it is a love story set against the backdrop of a radio station in Brussels, with the Nazi invasion moments away. It’s a beautiful roller coaster ride that takes you into the world of a 1930s radio sound studio, but never loses sight of..." Read more

Samantha Clink (Marketing Director) reccomends...

"Crystal Cross is that perfect mix of dark humor and the reality-driven, indie feel that a lot of us look for in our films. I was instantly hooked when I first watched the trailer thanks to Rubyrose Hill’s energy and effervescence in her portrayal of Dottie, and I’m excited for..."  Read more

CRYSTAL CROSS July 22 @ 7 PM

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Stony Brook Film Fest July 18-July 25

 We have been pushing the Stony Brook Film festival this year!! The venue has grown to provide the wider local community a gert time in a festive atmosphere to see cutting edge film. In an area of maga  studio merges fewer people will decide which stories are to be told.  Small venue film fest like Stony Brook play an important role growing audience and filmmaker access alike!!! Jamie Forbes/Publisher Fineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com, Sunstormfineartmagazine.com ~ Art Changes the way we perceive the world~ Participate in the beauty of creativity!!!!!

THE SBFF SCHEDULE IS HERE! JULY 16–25, 2026

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Stony Brook Film Festival July, present 36 films from 23 countries

The films are out, so there's no reason to wait to get your passes anymore.    This July, 36 films from 23 countries are coming to the Staller screen. Countless films from SBFF are later picked up by distributors and released to theaters, so this is your chance to see smash hits and potential blockbusters before anyone else!

What is the Stony Brook Film Festival?  From July 16-25, the Stony Brook Film Festival presents the very best in global indie films. Filmmakers, cast, and crew from around the world fly in for film screenings, Q&A sessions, and after-parties, with nearly 10,000 people in attendance throughout the festival.   What's new this year? Stony Brook Medicine joins as our presenting sponsor! We couldn't be more excited for this new partnership.  Two additional parties were added for Gold Passholders, increasing the pass's value without raising the price.

Flex Pass ($75) Perfect for those with a busy schedule: entry to 5 nights of your choice during the festival (excluding Closing Night). Regular Pass ($100) A classic option: entry to all ten days, the Closing Night Awards Ceremony, priority seating, and more.  Gold Pass ($250)  The complete SBFF experience: entry to all films, Q&As, VIP seating, and 4 afterparties throughout the festival, including Opening and Closing Nights!

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Questions? Reply to this email or contact boxoffice@stallercenter.com STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY (631) 632-ARTS