The third annual Bitcoin FilmFest (aka BFF25) proved once again that sovereign minds and decentralized culture thrive together.
For four electrifying days in Poland’s capital, the festival’s rallying call—’Fix the money, fix the culture‘—wasn’t just a slogan but a living, breathing movement.
From May 22-25, 2025, Warsaw buzzed with cinematic innovation, Bitcoin philosophy, and artistic vibe marking this gathering as truly incomparable.
Rebel Tribe with Unfiltered Creativity
With 200+ attendees from 20+ countries – primarily Poland, Czech Republic, the UK and Germany (~70% combined), plus representation from Spain, Italy, USA, Turkey and 15+ other nations including Thailand, Israel, Dubai and Latin America—BFF25 became a true global hub of freedom-fighters at heart.
The European Pizza Day opener (May 22), celebrating Bitcoin’s first real-world transaction, saw rainy evening weather that couldn’t dampen the energy.
With concerts by Roger9000 and ABBE plus DJ sets from MadMunky, 2140 collective w/Airklipz and G.O.L.D., all early arrivals had a memorable start.
Dual Focus on Film and Bitcoin Culture
- Seven film workshops and seven hands-on sessions running parallel across Friday and Saturday at Amondo Cinema Club. Film: Martin Piga, Oswald Horowitz, Psyfer, Juan Pablo Mejía, Kristina Weiserova, Rare Passenger, Noa Gruman & Lahav Levi (Scardust). Bitcoin/Nostr: Aleks Svetski, Ioni Appelberg, Flash, CryptoSteel, Bitrefill, Polish Bitcoin Association, Bitvocation.
- The Community Stage (Friday to Sunday afternoon) gave important space for both projects and individuals discussing their work and passions.
Everything from music, art, fiction, Nostr, personal sovereignty to Polish-language debates on Bitcoin’s state and its possible future.
- Onscreen, 9 cinematic blocks from Friday to Sunday featured titles like UNBAKABLE, REVOLUCIÓN BITCOIN, HOTEL BITCOIN, PLANDEMIC: THE MUSICAL, plus shorts on new media (AI/experimental cinema), parallel communities (outcast cinema), and newly released pilots.
- Cinematic shark-tank with a €3,000 bounty: 8 contestants
- Martin Piga: “PARALLEL SPACES”
- Kristina Weiserova: “PUZZLE”
- Aaron Koenig : “SATOSHI’S LAST WILL”
- Philip Charter: “21 FUTURES”
- Jenna Reid: “WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?”
- Mr Black: “A LODGING OF WAYFARING MEN”
- Oswald Horowitz: “THE LEGEND OF LANDI”
The event ended with Jenna winning.
- Official Gala: Golden Rabbits 2025 crowned:
- HOTEL BITCOIN by Manuel Sanabria & Carlos “Pocho” Villaverde (Best Story)
- SATOSHI: THE CREATION OF BITCOIN by Arthur Machado (Best Short)
- REVOLUCIÓN BITCOIN by Juan Pablo Mejía (Audience Choice)
- NO MORE INFLATION by Maiku Tsukai’s aka Bitcoin Shooter (Best Film)
Nights Charged with Music and Unscripted Surprise
The festival’s legendary afterparties kept the energy high—Friday’s underground gathering at Morph Club (ex-Barbazaar) featured Aaron Koening’s live concert and 2140 DJs (Akme + Andy Princz).
The weekend’s unforgettable moment came when Noa Gruman took the stage with “MY HEAVEN” (Scardust original) and “40HPW” — her powerful tribute to Bitcoin podcasts and Bugle.News.
Lightning-Powered Innovation, and Extras
- Lightning in Action: Flash enabled instant Bitcoin payments across both main venues (Amondo + Samo Centrum, merch stations, and online shop)
- IndeeHub Backstage Pass: Attendees unlocked exclusive access to Lightning-powered VOD featuring selected films from BFF23-25
- BFF TV: Kiki (El Salvador) broadcasting live interviews, event clips, and trailers. Day One, and Day Two to rewatch online.
- Comedy Strike: Robert Le Ricain’s Gala stand-up proved Bitcoiners pack brains and humor—in equal measure.
A Community-Driven Cultural Experience
Bitcoin FilmFest wasn’t just an event—it was proof that culture shifts when money gets fixed. Mark your calendars for June 2026 and the next edition. More info and tickets going on sale soon.
