Welcome to the 2024 Bengali Film Festival!
Bengalis of New York proudly hosted the Second Annual New York Bengali Film Festival — a vibrant celebration of Bengali culture, storytelling, and cinematic excellence.
Held in summer 2024, the festival brought together audiences, creators, and cultural advocates for an inspiring weekend of film screenings, panel discussions, and community connections in the heart of New York City.
The lineup featured a bold and diverse collection of films from across the Bengali diaspora — from Kolkata to New York to Dhaka and beyond. Each screening was carefully selected to reflect the depth, complexity, and beauty of the Bengali experience across generations, geographies, and genres.
Nuhash Humayun (@nuhashh)
In a dystopian future, humans are nearly extinct, and young sisters survive by hiding inside mosquito nets (mosharis). A gripping horror short that doubles as a metaphor for gendered fear and the fragile shelter of familial protection.
By: @fajita8
An introspective, likely experimental film that pieces together fragments of Bengali heritage. Bengal Memory is a journey through time, space, and personal history, exploring what it means to remember home when living far from it.
By: @madebynauri
A tender portrait of intergenerational love. Nanu centers on a young woman and her grandmother, capturing quiet moments of affection, aging, and inherited strength in the Bengali household.
By: Nuhash Humayun (@nuhashh)
In a dystopian future, humans are nearly extinct, and young sisters survive by hiding inside mosquito nets (mosharis). A gripping horror short that doubles as a metaphor for gendered fear and the fragile shelter of familial protection.
By: @munasib____
A social satire that delves into the complexities of identity among second-generation immigrants. Westerners follows characters caught between tradition and Westernization, questioning cultural performance and authenticity in modern life.
By: @_navk, @sachinfilms
A visually poetic narrative that navigates the emotional tides of diaspora life. Saltwater reflects on what it means to exist between worlds—where oceans separate loved ones and identity drifts like current.
The 2024 New York Bengali Film Festival was more than just a showcase of films — it was a celebration of identity, creativity, and community.
From powerful stories of heritage to bold visions of the future, each film reminded us of the beauty and diversity of the Bengali experience.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the filmmakers, sponsors, judges, and our vibrant audience who made this event possible. Your passion fuels our mission to keep Bengali voices alive on the global stage.
📅 See you at the next festival — until then, keep watching, keep dreaming, and keep telling your story.
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