Sinister Cinema

Join the New Bedford Film Festival in an epic night of thrills and chills!

We invite you to our opening reception! Light snacks and beverages will be available. Browse otherworldy artwork on display at Gallery X, take a photo at our custom backdrop, and chat with the featured filmmakers. A selection of local vendors and freebies from the films will be offered.

5PM - 6:30PM, Gallery X (Main Gallery)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to create a knarly scar or wound? Now is your chance! Join us for a hands-on workshop with master SFX artist, Paola Cucurullo. ALL experience levels are welcome. In this class, you’ll follow along as Paola walks you through how to create a wound, blood and all. Wow friends at a halloween party or begin your journey into the SFX movie world!

5PM - 6PM, Gallery X (Downstairs Gallery)

These bone chilling short films are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! This block is for the thrill seekers whose favorite spot is on the edge of their seat. Filmmaker Q&A to follow.

6:30PM - 7:30PM, Gallery X (Main Gallery)

Fright Night | Short Film Block #2

Be prepared to check under your bed tonight. Our Fright Night short film block is screening the best (and scariest) of New England horror! Filmmaker Q&A to follow.

8:00PM - 9:00PM, Gallery X (Main Gallery)

Follow us to PLAY Aracade for an after party! PLAY is a bar-cade chocked full with nostalgic arcade games, craft cocktails, and karaoke. Let's keep the good haunts going!

9:30PM - 11PM, PLAY Aracade (34 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740)

Street parking is avaible on William St. FREE after 6PM. Additional parking is avaible at the City Hall lot next to Steeple Playhouse (On the corner of William St and N 6th St). Only park in metered spots, plaque spots are reserved.

Gallery X is handicap accessible. Please let NBFF voulenteer know if you need assistance. Bathrooms avaible on-site.

There may be content shown that is inappropriate/frightening for children. We caution families and encourage anyone to step out if needed.

Host or Publisher New Bedford Film Festival