Bensenville Short Film Festival

The Village of Bensenville is pleased to host once again the Bensenville Short Film Festival (BSFF) returning for their 4th year at Bensenville’s Center Theatre at 7 PM on March 19, 2026. Presented by the Bensenville Arts Council, the BSFF aims to showcase short films of all genres, produced and directed by filmmakers from around the world. 

Bensenville Short Film Festival 
Thursday, March 19, 2026
7-9pm
Center Theatre
9 S. Center Street
Tickets: Buy Tickets HERE

On the evening of the film festival an approximately two-hour selection of short films will be screened, followed by an award for Best of Show. Local area filmmakers have attended every BSFF to date, with at least one traveling internationally to see their short film play on the big screen. Previous winners include “Ouroboros” by Emma Keehan, “Friday Night Blind” by Scott Krahn & Robb Fischer, and “Between This Life and Others” by student filmmaker Blake Knecht.