The Bessie Coleman Aviation Film Festival (BessFF)

We created immersive film festival experiences that invited audiences to step into stories of aviation and the environment. By connecting past and future through film and community, we inspired connection, expanded access, and encouraged a new generation to see themselves within the evolving story of flight and exploration.

Join us Saturday, May 1, 2027 for the second Bessie Coleman Aviation Film Festival at Bult Field C56. Sponsored by Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, Aviatrix Company and Queen B Production. 

Submit your film on FilmFreeway and join a cinematic experience where stories come alive, connecting aviation, environment, and community while inspiring audiences to step into the story and future.