New York Shorts International Film Festival

New York Shorts International Film Festival Thank you everyone for an unforgettable experience. 👑 Now accepting film submissions for the 2026 festival.

New York Shorts International Film Festival features over 340 short films, special events, talks, retrospectives films, and tributes with honored guests, establishing New York Shorts as one of the largest exhibitions of short-form cinema in North America and the largest short film festival in America on the East Coast.

🏆 Congratulations to Our Winning Films! 🏆A huge round of applause for the films that took home the top honors this year!...
10/20/2025

🏆 Congratulations to Our Winning Films! 🏆
A huge round of applause for the films that took home the top honors this year! Your work stood out in a field of outstanding films, and we couldn't be more thrilled to celebrate your success:

🏆 Best Web Series - Slick
🏆 Best AI - The Somniloquist: Sunday Paper
🏆 Best Music Video - Inside The Mirror
🏆 Best Short by Ad Agency - Lost & Found
🏆 Best Experimental - MAGAS (Fly)
🏆 Best Horror/Sci-fi - Lochia
🏆 Best Documentary - The Letter
🏆 Best Animation - Playing God
🏆 Best Comedy - The Weather Up There
🏆 Best Drama - Dreamscape
🏆 Best International - Inside the Déjà Vu
🏆 Halyna Hutchins Cinematography Award - The Sounds of New York
🏆 Best Actor - Hal Robinson - Memory Room
🏆 Best Actress - Priscila Buiar - A Matter of Time
🏆 Grand Prize - Memory Room

Thank you all for an unforgettable experience. See you next year!

Wow, what a week! Day 7 of the New York Shorts International Film Festival officially concluded last night with the fina...
10/17/2025

Wow, what a week! Day 7 of the New York Shorts International Film Festival officially concluded last night with the final screenings at Cinema Village. The energy was fantastic. ✨

It feels like the perfect ending... before the big reveal! Now, the anticipation builds for the Awards! Which shorts will take home the top prizes? We can't wait to find out!

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 1:00PM 💥 INDUSTRY TALK 🎬Academy Award® Nominated Producer Sara McFarlane ​Financing, Packaging, and...
10/16/2025

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 1:00PM
💥 INDUSTRY TALK 🎬
Academy Award® Nominated Producer Sara McFarlane

​Financing, Packaging, and Commercializing Short Films

In today’s rapidly evolving film landscape, short films are more than calling cards — they’re viable creative works with real-world potential for impact, exposure, and even revenue. This conversation explores the essential steps of financing, packaging, and commercializing short films, offering practical insights for filmmakers looking to move their projects from concept to screen — and beyond.

Cinema Village
22 E 12th St. New York

Day 6 of the New York Shorts International Film Festival was incredible! 💥 We screened 6 short film blocks covering ever...
10/16/2025

Day 6 of the New York Shorts International Film Festival was incredible! 💥 We screened 6 short film blocks covering every genre imaginable, and the energy was palpable. Filmmaker participation was high, and our dedicated audiences stayed until the very end, soaking up the creative process during our popular Q&A sessions!

But it's not over yet! Today is your LAST CHANCE to catch the final screenings at the Cinema Village Theater. Don't miss out on seeing the last films of the festival! Get your tickets now! 🎟️
www.NYshorts.net

🎬 Day 5: Slick Films Takes Center Stage! 🇬🇧What an incredible start to Day 5 at the New York Shorts International Film F...
10/15/2025

🎬 Day 5: Slick Films Takes Center Stage! 🇬🇧
What an incredible start to Day 5 at the New York Shorts International Film Festival!

We were absolutely honored to open with an extraordinary block of short films from the The Academy Award and BAFTA-winning production company, Slick Films, straight out of the UK. Their work set a high bar for the rest of the day. This block was highlighted by the World Premiere of director Wij Travers' gripping western drama, "The Dartmoor Cowboy"!

The festival continues with a full lineup of amazing films ready for our appreciative and film-loving audiences!

Don't miss out on todays screenings! 👇
www.NYshorts.net

Day 4 of the New York Shorts International Film Festival was a blast! Started the afternoon strong with a fantastic bloc...
10/14/2025

Day 4 of the New York Shorts International Film Festival was a blast! Started the afternoon strong with a fantastic block of short films from 🇨🇦 Canada. Even though the rain and wind tried to dampen spirits, the crowd finished the night strong—nothing can stop a true film lover! 💪

The New York Shorts continues today with even more incredible films, and the best part? NO RAIN in the forecast! Come join us! 🎬🍿

Tickets 👉 www.NYshorts.net

Day 3 of New York Shorts International Film Festival was an absolute blast! 🎬🍿 The rain didn't stop our amazing audience...
10/13/2025

Day 3 of New York Shorts International Film Festival was an absolute blast! 🎬🍿 The rain didn't stop our amazing audiences from showing up and enjoying a lineup of terrific short films. Seriously, the talent on screen was incredible! Big thanks to everyone who came out!

Get your tickets 🎟 www.NYshorts.net

Day 2 was absolutely electric! 🤩 We saw film lovers lining the sidewalk and overflowing onto the street!Don't be left ou...
10/12/2025

Day 2 was absolutely electric! 🤩 We saw film lovers lining the sidewalk and overflowing onto the street!

Don't be left out! Get your tickets for the rest of the festival today. 🎟️ www.NYshorts.net

Huge thanks to all our amazing attendees and filmmakers for making this happen! 🙏

What a day! 🎬🍿Our first full day of film screenings was a smashing success! We traveled the globe right from our seats w...
10/11/2025

What a day! 🎬🍿

Our first full day of film screenings was a smashing success! We traveled the globe right from our seats with incredible international cinema from Mexico, Brazil, and Poland, plus a fantastic block of animated films that brought the house down! 🤩

The evening highlight was truly unforgettable: the film premiere of the latest from legendary producer Richard Gladstein, followed by a fascinating and in-depth industry conversation. So much knowledge and inspiration shared!

Get ready for more tomorrow! What was your favorite film of the day? 👇 www.NYshorts.net

New York Shorts International Film Festival is officially KICKED OFF! 🎉We had a fantastic night with a huge turnout of t...
10/10/2025

New York Shorts International Film Festival is officially KICKED OFF! 🎉

We had a fantastic night with a huge turnout of talented filmmakers at the meet & greet last night. It was inspiring to see so much energy and support as we celebrate the start of the festival and all the incredible films. Let the screenings begin! 🍿

Film schedule 👉 www.NYshorts.com

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