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In our last article, we went over the history and exciting things the Brooklyn Film Festival offers its contestants. And now it’s time to meet the films and the winners.

16Mmonster: directed by Jacob Kindlon; a 12 minute short from the Us.

20 Years Of Madness: directed by Jeremy Royce; a 90 minute documentary from the Us.

Abby Singer/Songwriter: Directed by Onur Tukel , a 75 minute film from the Us.

Abigail Deville’S Harlem Stories: Directed by Nick Ravich, a 7 minute American documentary.

After A Dream: Directed by Tobias Schmuecking, a 17 minute short from Germany.

And It Was Good: Directed by Graham Waterston, a 19 minute short from the Us.

Winner of the Short Narrative Spirit Award

Big Bag: Directed by Ricardo Martin Coloma, a 13 minute animation from Spain.

Block And Piled: Directed by Marc Riba & Anna Solanas, a 5 minute animation from Spain.

Blue-eyed Me: Directed by Alexey Marfin, a 7 minute short from England.

This year's Bff will include 108 films, a mix of shorts and features, from 26 countries spread over five continents. Of these, 17 are world premieres and 30 Us premieres. Ryan Carmichael's "But Not For Me" is the only narrative feature world premiere. This New York City film stars Marcus Carl Franklin and Elena Urioste. "The 2015 fest has a number of fantastic films from local filmmakers that shows the diverse creative visions of our city's filmmakers," said Director of Programming Bryce J. Renninger. "Work from across the country and the world round out the lineup, exploring and exemplifying this year's theme of 'Illuminate' with their intelligence and ingenuity." Other special events during the fest include the 11th annual KidsFilmFest 2015 on Saturday, May 30; the Filmmakers Party on June 3; the Bff Exchange series of panels and a pitch session on June 6; “The Illuminate Party,” also on June 6, and the June...