Open Call Deadline & April Events Preview
Submit by tomorrow for our regular deadline and join us next Thursday at Rethink Food in NYC
Hi all,
We have an exciting lineup of events coming up in April, read on for more! The first is here:
In this newsletter:
🎬 Open Call Deadline
🍯 April 3rd Screening & Honey Tasting in NYC
And stay tuned for more April events to be announced!
🎬 Open Call Deadline
The next deadline for our open call is tomorrow! While we accept films through May 16th, our regular deadline is Friday, March 28th. We’re already reviewing films, and have been blown away by the quality and numbers so far. Submit today on FilmFreeway!
🍿 March 28: Regular Deadline
🎥 May 16: Extended Deadline (+$15 to submission fees)
🍯 Hive to Table: Oscar-Shortlisted Film & Honey-Infused Bites
Where: Rethink Food at 116 W. Houston St, NY, NY
When: Thu, April 3 from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
15% off for CFF with BEEKEPER15!
Join us for an intimate evening of film, conversation, and community at Rethink Food, where we’ll explore the intersection of urban agriculture, climate resilience, and food systems. Co-hosted with our friends at the Ceres Food Film Festival and Rethink Food.
📽️ The Film - Keeper (Dir. Hannah Rafkin)
For Flynn, a single father and empty nester in the Bronx, beekeeping is a source of calm, wisdom, and healing. Undeterred by his severe allergy to bee stings, he cares for colonies all across New York City—including four hives inside his apartment. When a cancer diagnosis threatens Flynn's life, he's forced to step away from the bees and accept the care of his 19-year old daughter Alaura, preparing her to continue living powerfully—with or without him.
Keeper is a 2025 Academy Award Shortlisted Film and a Gold Medalist Winner of the 2024 Student Academy Award 🏆
Panel Discussion
Following the screening, a panel of experts and filmmakers will delve into the film’s themes and their broader implications for food sustainability and environmental justice.
Panelists:
Hannah Rafkin – Director, Keeper
Sean Malik Flynn – Lead, Keeper
Alaura Flynn – Lead, Keeper
Moderator: Jennifer Berg – Chair, NYU Department of Nutrition and Food Studies
🍯 Light Bites & Beverages
Enjoy a thoughtfully curated vegetarian menu by Rethink Food’s culinary team, featuring:
Dishes incorporating Boogie Down Bronx Honey
Upcycled light bites
Boutique Portuguese wines by NLC Wines
💛 Proceeds & Community Impact
Ticket sales will support Rethink Food, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing food insecurity by redistributing excess food into culturally celebrated meals for communities in need.