The Big Apple Film Festival (BAFF) and Screenplay Competition is a New York City-based event dedicated to showcasing and promoting independent films and discovering new voices in screenwriting. Established in 2003, the festival offers film screenings, a screenplay competition, and various networking and mentorship opportunities with industry professionals. It has been recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the "Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals" and "Top 25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee." BAFF's mission is to build a community for career development and peer support, focusing on independence, originality, and entrepreneurship in filmmaking and writing.