The Big Bear Film Festival , a showcase taking place in the southern California mountain community from Sept. 24 to 29, will include the opening night films “Big Bear Move” and buddy comedy “ Wingman .”

Narrative features and documentaries to be presented include “John Candy: I Like Me,” “Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter,” “Strait Undercover,” “Forge,” “Bunnylovr” and “Puppy Love.”

Local highlights include the documentary “Big Bear Move,” queer romantic horror film “Shadows of Willow Cabin,” and mystery horror thriller short “IDLE/WILD.” The lineup also includes AI-generated projects “About a Hero” and “Truckin.”

Opening night of the Big Bear Film Festival will also include a gala with a keynote address by former Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso.

The event will highl

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