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Big Bear Lake, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Big Bear International Film Festival, formerly the Green Jack International Film Festival, is a long-running mountain festival in Big Bear Lake, California, known for its filmmaker-friendly atmosphere and scenic setting in the San Bernardino Mountains. It has grown into a regional destination for independent cinema, drawing filmmakers, audiences, and industry guests for screenings, Q&As, panels, and networking events.[1][2][12]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2022
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