"The Princess Bride" with Chris Sarandon

Sat Oct 18th 2:30pm w/ Q&A after

Comedy/USA/ Runtime: 98m

After the screening, stay to hear Mr. Sarandon’s thoughts about the making of the movie and its enduring legacy. VIP members will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Sarandon before the show.

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Opening Night Event: "Magic Hour"

Friday Oct 17th 2025

6:00pm - Gala

7:30pm - Feature Film

Comedy/Drama/USA/ 94 min with director Q&A after

Join us for food, drinks, and music before the film and meet other filmmakers and local artists in our opening night gala.

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VIP & All Access Passes

Enjoy all of our Black Bear Film Festival main stage films showcased at the Milford theater with one easy pass.

VIP Pass holders get access to VIP seating at all main stage showings, the Gala Reception and a meet and greet with this years celebrity guest Chris Sarandon.

All Access Pass Holders get access to the Gala Reception and all main stage showings.

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Mainstage Films

Sat/10:00am - A Life Inside Me

Drama / India / 101m / English subtitles
Directed by: Jackie R. Bala

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Sat/12:00pm - Beyond The Gaze: Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue w/Intro

Documentary/USA/107m

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Sat/2:30pm - The Princess Bride w/ Chris Sarandon Q&A

Comedy/USA/ 98m w/ 30 min Q&A

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Sat/5:15pm - Hello Beautiful w/ Intro

Docu-fiction/USA/ 98m
Directed by: Ziad Hamzeh

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Sat/ 7:15 pm - Anxiety Club

Documentary/USA/86m
Directed by: Wendy Lobel

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Sat/9:15pm - FLUX w/ Director Q&A

Thriller/USA/ 90m
Directed by: Geraldo J. Uscategui

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Sun/10.30am - MIddletown w/ Q&A

Documentary/USA/ 110m
Directed by: Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine

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Sun/1:15pm - Short Block W/ Q&A

Black Bear 2025’s Mainstage selection of six short films that range from drama to animation, and psychological horror.

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