Lower East Side Film Festival Sweet Sixteen
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Following the 2025 rebrand, the Lower East Side Film Festival reengaged Champions to develop the key art for their Sweet 16.
During a five-day event at Village East Cinema, directors, producers, and actors including Benny Safdie, Steve Buscemi, and Molly Ringwald joined fans and moviegoers for an epic celebration of indie filmmaking.
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Had the absolute best time at LESFF — I can only compare it to what I imagine Sundance in the 90s was like.
Juliette Strangio, Filmmaker
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