Open Gate International Film Festival

01/14/2026

The Open Gate mixer is scheduled for January 17th 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Kobrick Cafe!

Come celebrate and network with your fellow filmmakers, screenwriters and actors!

01/08/2026

We are excited to announce our second industry speaker, Amy Wagner!

Amy Wagner is a literary agent and entertainment industry executive based in New York. She was recently hired by Stewart Talent to help launch and lead the agency’s New York literary division, joining fellow industry veteran Ron Gwiazda in expanding Stewart’s footprint in literary representation. In this role, Wagner works with authors and creative talent across film, television, theatre, and other narrative media to cultivate opportunities and connect clients with meaningful career pathways.

Prior to joining Stewart Talent, Wagner was a literary agent at A3 Artists Agency, where she developed expertise in talent management and literary representation before transitioning to her current leadership position in Stewart’s literary department.

We will be speaking with Amy at 8:00pm on January 18th at the Village East by Angelika to kick off our industry night and annual Open Gate Award Show!

01/07/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce industry speaker Adrienne Stern!

Adrienne Stern is a NY based casting director and producer with extensive experience in independent film, television, and commercials.

Her films have screened at leading festivals including; Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, Tribeca, Berlin, and SXSW, with numerous award-winning titles. Her television credits include New York casting for That ’70s Show, where she cast Ashton Kutcher, and FX’s Welcome to Greenpoint. She has also cast national commercial campaigns, including the Dove Real Beauty Campaign.

In addition to casting, Adrienne is a producer on several films, including This Revolution and Twist. She served as Casting Director for the New York Sundance Writers Lab Reading Series from 1996–2005 and has been a juror and selection committee member for the Gen Art Film Festival. She is a member of BAFTA, IFP, New York Women in Film & Television, and Ensemble Studio Theatre.

We will be speaking with Adrienne on January 18th at 8:00pm at the Village East by Angelika to kick off our industry panel and award show!

01/07/2026

Official Screening Schedule for the 4th annual Open Gate International Film Festival. Join us on January 17th and 18th at the Village East by Angelika in NYC!

Tickets on sale at: https://filmfreeway.com/events/143017/dashboard

01/05/2026

Join us on January 17th and 18th at the historic Village East by Angelika in NYC!
Tickets are now available for purchase on our website: https://www.opengatefestival.com/
We hope to see you there!

10/01/2025

Open Gate International Film Festival will be taking place January 17th and 18th, 2026 at the LOOK Dine-In Cinema in NYC. Submit now on FilmFreeway and use code OGIFFINSTA for 35% off.

09/09/2025

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07/17/2025

Still accepting submissions for the 4th annual Open Gate International Film Festival!

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06/16/2025

We’re excited to announce our partnership with CELTX for the 2025 Open Gate International Film Festival! As part of this collaboration, Celtx will be awarding a 1-year Writer Pro subscription to the recipients of Best Short Screenplay, Best Feature Screenplay, and Best Picture.

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06/07/2025

The 2025 Open Gate International Film Festival will take place November 8–9th at the historic Village East Cinema by Angelika in New York City.

We’re seeking fresh perspectives and powerful stories in any format, from short films and features to animation, documentaries, and screenplays.

Selected films will be showcased in NYC and included in a weekend of screenings, conversations, and creative connection.

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Use code SPRINGSAVINGS for 35% off your submission fee.
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03/07/2025

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Open Gate International Film Festival! This year the festival event will take place on November 8th and 9th at the Village East by Angelika in NYC!

INDEPENDENT FILMS, NYC SPIRIT Open Gate International Film Festival (OGIFF) strives to unite creatives from all corners of the globe to celebrate a shared...