Welcome, Underdogs.
Baton Rouge Film Festival
Baton Rouge Film Festival
Baton Rouge Film Festival
Join us
August
27
-
30
,
2026
, for our annual Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival. Experience four days of screenings, panels, and events celebrating Louisiana’s independent film scene. Festival passes start at $30, with full access available for $75. Tickets and passes will be sold on site.
Staying for BRUFF?
Hotel Indigo has you covered—right next to the venue
Hotel Indigo has you covered—right next to the venue
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A Award Like No Other
Discover the Shoe string Award
Discover the Patton Grant
Discover the Patton Grant
This year’s festival offers an exciting opportunity for the winner of The Shoe String
Honoring the filmmaker who did the most with the least. This $5,000 cash prize goes to the creator who proved that big ideas don’t need big budgets.
Get In On the Action
No Pass Yet? Fix That.
Got A Film?Let's See It.
Got A Film?
Let's See It.
Grab your festival pass and catch bold films, fresh voices, and unforgettable stories.
Festival
Schedule
Schedule
Schedule
Join us for an exciting lineup of films, workshops, and panels at this year's festival!
This year's schedule has yet to be announced. Stay tuned.