Mortasay Vision ✕ Big Bear Film Festival: A Partnership Redefining Culture, Comedy, and Storytelling
- V R
- Aug 25
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 27
Big Bear Lake, CA — Mortasay Vision, the creative studio and cultural storytelling force founded by producer/director Vonyse Reeder, is proud to announce its official partnership with the Big Bear Film Festival (BBFF). The festival is scheduled for September 24–29, 2025 with a bold slate of programming that blends film, comedy, music, accessibility, and cultural innovation.
This collaboration marks a milestone for BBFF, positioning Mortasay Vision as the driving creative engine behind some of the most anticipated programming tracks. With Reeder’s background producing on projects like Jamie Foxx’s Golden Globe–nominated Netflix special What Had Happened Was…, mixing music for a Tribeca-premiered short film, and launching culturally elevated initiatives across film, TV, and music, the partnership sets the stage for a festival that speaks directly to today’s cultural moment.
Why This Partnership Matters
Cultural Impact: BBFF becomes a platform for creators of color, storytellers from underrepresented communities, and comedians reshaping the industry.
Accessibility at the Core: Programming ensures equity, inclusion, and barrier-free access for audiences and creators alike.
High-Profile Talent & Industry Ties: With Utopia Distribution, Bill Burr's All Things Comedy, PowerFlix, Marcus King Presents, Neuehouse, and partnerships across film, streaming, comedy, gaming, and live events, the festival promises major talent alignment and media visibility.
Multi-Vertical Innovation: Mortasay Vision brings its branded programming ecosystem to BBFF, creating repeatable experiences that can expand globally.
Mortasay Vision x BBFF Signature Verticals
Each vertical is a signature experience designed to amplify story, culture, and connection.
Mic’d Up
Where podcasts get live and loud. Live podcast tapings bring comedy and culture to the stage, featuring today’s most fearless voices and unfiltered conversations.
Comedy@BigBear
Culture in every punchline. The festival-within-the-festival that celebrates comedians who turn jokes into social commentary and laughter into legacy.
Access Explicit
The clear-cut right of entry to story. Panels that strip away gatekeeping, revealing the unfiltered craft, culture, and business behind storytelling.
Afterglow
The story continues after dark. BBFF’s official late-night pulse — a space for laughter, music, and community connection beyond the screen.
Filter Free
No filter. All truth. Candid, intimate conversations with creators who share the real story behind the story.
Reel Thangs
Real stories. Reel thangs. A screening series where films resonate beyond the credits, sparking dialogue that shifts culture and perspective.
A Festival for Now — and the Future
The Mortasay Vision ✕ BBFF partnership is more than an event; it’s a cultural intervention. At a time when audiences crave authenticity, connectivity
, and bold creativity, BBFF 2025 will deliver an intersectional, future-facing platform that uplifts diverse voices and builds bridges across comedy, film, and music.
Expect spotlight screenings, stand-up showcases, podcast tapings, industry panels, immersive activations, and late-night celebrations — all branded experiences powered by Mortasay Vision’s ethos: Your story. Your voice. Your vision. Our future unfiltered.
The Big Bear Film Festival relaunch is not just a return — it’s a reinvention. With Mortasay Vision and small army of visionaries at the helm of comedy, accessibility, and storytelling innovation, BBFF 2025 is set to capture national media attention, industry alignment, and cultural momentum.
September 24–29, 2025 — Big Bear Lake becomes the mountain where culture takes the mic, the screen, and the stage.