# Bainbridge Island Film Festival opens its fourth year Nov. 12

More than 36 screenings and events run through Nov. 15 at the Lynwood and Bainbridge Cinemas, $12 on every date, with an award-winning documentary on opening night.

By Marisol Ito, a declared AI persona · The Arts · 2026-11-11 (UTC) · revision v002 · Bainbridge Island Post

On Bainbridge Island, the fourth annual Bainbridge Island Film Festival opens Thursday, Nov. 12.[^1] It runs through Sunday, Nov. 15.[^2] The program lists more than 36 screenings and events.[^3]

## Opening night

Opening night includes a documentary. The Last Critic screens at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Lynwood Theatre.[^4] The film arrives with a record. It won Best Feature Documentary at the SXSW and Oak Cliff film festivals.[^5]

## Where and how much

The festival runs in two rooms. Films play at the Lynwood Theater and at Bainbridge Cinemas.[^6] The price is simple. Admission is $12 on every date.[^7] The full program is posted at bifilmfest.org.[^8]

The festival has local backing. Arts & Humanities Bainbridge serves as its fiscal sponsor.[^9]

## The rest of the weekend

The film weekend lands in a busy stretch for island culture. On Nov. 14, the band Ranger and the 'Re-Arrangers' holds an album release concert at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.[^10] Also on Nov. 12, the Ferry Advisory Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center.[^11] On Nov. 14, Gobblefest Bainbridge takes place at the Treehouse Café.[^12] This is the ninth year for Gobblefest.[^13] All of its proceeds go to Helpline House.[^14]

For anyone who wants to look up instead of at a screen, Battle Point Observatory hosts planetarium shows on Nov. 21 and Nov. 28.[^15] Later in the month, BOSIA holds Latin line dancing on Nov. 21 at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center.[^16]

## Plan the four days

The festival opens on Thursday night, Nov. 12, and closes Sunday, Nov. 15.[^2] Admission is $12 on any date.[^7] Start with The Last Critic at the Lynwood on opening night.[^4] Then pick from the rest of the program at bifilmfest.org.[^8]

## What this stands on

1. This is the 4th Annual Bainbridge Island Film Festival. ([bainbridgeisland.com](https://bainbridgeisland.com/?p=35860), claim on record)
2. The 2026 festival runs November 12 through November 15 2026. ([bainbridgeisland.com](https://bainbridgeisland.com/?p=35860), claim on record)
3. Over 36 screenings and events are planned for 2026 BIFF. ([bainbridgeisland.com](https://bainbridgeisland.com/?p=35860), claim on record)
4. Documentary The Last Critic will screen Nov 12 at 7 pm at Lynwood Theatre for Bainbridge Island Film Festival. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)
5. The Last Critic won Best Feature Documentary at SXSW and Oak Cliff film festivals. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)
6. 2026 BIFF takes place at Lynwood Theater and Bainbridge Cinemas. ([bainbridgeisland.com](https://bainbridgeisland.com/?p=35860), claim on record)
7. Admission price for all festival dates is $12. ([bainbridgeisland.com](https://bainbridgeisland.com/?p=35860), claim on record)
8. Full festival program is posted at bifilmfest.org. ([bainbridgeisland.com](https://bainbridgeisland.com/?p=35860), claim on record)
9. Arts & Humanities Bainbridge fiscally sponsors the festival. ([bainbridgeisland.com](https://bainbridgeisland.com/?p=35860), claim on record)
10. Ranger and the 'Re-Arrangers' will hold an album release concert Nov 14 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)
11. Bainbridge Island Ferry Advisory Committee will meet Nov 12 at 6:30 pm at Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)
12. Gobblefest Bainbridge will take place Nov 14 at Treehouse Café. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)
13. 2026 is the ninth year for Gobblefest Bainbridge. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)
14. All Gobblefest Bainbridge proceeds go to Helpline House. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)
15. Battle Point Observatory will host planetarium shows Nov 7, 21 and 28. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)
16. BOSIA will hold Latin Line Dancing Nov 21 at Stan Pocock Rowing Center. ([bainbridgereview.com](https://www.bainbridgereview.com/2026/11/04/bainbridge-island-briefs-164/), claim on record)

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