New York Shorts International Film Festival

08/25/2026

🎬 Calling all filmmakers: THIS IS IT! 🎬

The Final Deadline for the New York Shorts International Film Festival is August 28.

We want to see your vision, your story, and your craft on the big screen. Join us in NYC this fall—let’s celebrate your film together!

Submit via FilmFreeway today:
🎟️ https://filmfreeway.com/NYShorts

The largest short film festival on the East Coast, featuring nearly 300 short films, special events, talks, retrospectives films, and tributes with honored g...

07/28/2026

🎥 CALL FOR ENTRIES! ✨
📢 EXTENDED DEADLINE - JULY 31

Got a film with a bold voice and a unique perspective? The extended deadline to submit your work to the New York Shorts International Film Festival is July 31!

We’re looking for innovative, inclusive stories that push boundaries. Make this your festival!

🗓 Festival Dates: October 9–15, 2026

🍁 Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying Festival

Don't wait until it's too late—submit your film today!

👉 SUBMIT YOUR FILM: https://www.nyshorts.net/submit

07/01/2026

New York Shorts International Film Festival ⭐️BEST REVIEWED FESTIVAL on FilmFreeway. Don't miss upcoming DEADLINE JULY 3, submit your film today!👉https://filmfreeway.com/NYShorts

05/28/2026

🎬 CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS! 🎬

The early deadline for the New York Shorts International Film Festival is just around the corner. If you’ve got a story that deserves the big screen, the time to share it is now.

🗓️ DEADLINE: Friday, May 29
🚀 SUBMIT YOUR SHORT FILM TODAY!

Take the stage at one of the premier short film festivals in the world.

👇 Click the link below to submit your project on FilmFreeway:
🔗 https://filmfreeway.com/NYShorts

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!

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!

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

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

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

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