Chill Bucket Productions Presents the 4th Annual Below the Line Film Festival: A Two-Night Celebration of Independent and Student Filmmaking
Chill Bucket Productions, in proud partnership with Jay Michaels Global Communications, is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Below the Line Film Festival, taking place Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the historic Episcopal Actors Guild Hall in New York City.

This year’s festival expands into two unforgettable nights of screenings, bringing together a dynamic roster of filmmakers from across the globe alongside rising student voices from both high school and college programs. With films arriving from as close as Manhattan and as far away as New Zealand, Below the Line Film Festival continues its mission to celebrate creativity, amplify underrepresented voices, and spotlight the power of storytelling on a budget.

Friday Night Official Selections:
● Welcome to Theatre by Annetta Marion
● The Bathtub by Sergi Marti Maltas
● The Filmmaker by Elcio Cabral Melo
● Veil of Sadness by Anton Burek
● Method & Madness by Anna Russell
● Ball Lightning by Catriona Trina Baker
● Hi, Anxiety! by Eva Fulco
● I Am Duck by Nick Zweig
● The Scapegoat by Ali Fard

Saturday Night Official Selections:
● Chris and Tina by Jamil Batiz, Tyler Vernon, and Aaron Diaz
● The Dating Scene by Peam Patrathiranond
● Off Track by Syd Adams, Briana Santiago, Deana Chefchis, Julia Moses, Makenzie Willett
● His Theater by Anastasiia Kukharieva
● Cats by Danilo Stanimirović
● Her Name Was Allison by D’Angelo Guevara
● The Oscars by Jeremy Li
● I Wish My Bones Were Unrecognizable by Kai Helenius

Tickets are now available:
🎟️ Single-night admission: $27
🎟️ Festival Pass (both nights + industry panel): $50

“Below the Line is about creating space for stories that matter,” says producer Dakota Martin. “This year, we’re especially proud to dedicate Saturday night to student filmmakers, uplifting their incredible work and honoring the role of education in shaping the next generation of artists.” In addition to the screenings, the festival will also feature an exclusive industry panel on “Making a Film on a Budget”, where seasoned professionals will share insights, strategies, and inspiration with filmmakers and audiences alike. The 4th Annual Below the Line Film Festival promises to be an inspiring, international celebration of cinema you won’t want to miss. For tickets and more information, visit: www.chi