The First Annual Astoria NY Film Festival (June 9, 2018) will feature emerging filmmakers in Comedy, Drama, Documentaries, Experimental/New Media/Web Series. Live Screenings with Director Q&A and the Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday June 9, 2018 at The Zukor Theater in Kaufman Astoria Studios, with the After Party at 5pm at George's Restaurant, Kaufman Astoria Studios.

Awards & Prizes

Saturday will feature selected film screenings and Director presentations as well as an Awards Ceremony and After Party.

Rules & Terms

Submissions for shorts no longer than 25mins in length.

Due May 5 at 5pm via filmfreeway.com/astoriafilmfestival

In the following genres:
Comedy
Drama
Documentary
Experimental/ New Media/Web Series
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  • Marlon Perrier

    We had a blast at this festival and saw some truly beautiful films. Nina and everyone involved with the festival was amazing.

    June 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Marlon!! For your beautiful film and for your participation in this festival. It was only as good as the filmmakers involved (so in that case I think it was fabulous! :) ❤️

  • Emory Parker

    I had a fantastic time at Astoria NY Film Festival. Nina and her team curated a beautiful block of films and encouraged positive interaction between filmmakers and guests. It’s a day I will never forget!

    June 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Emory!! Your film is amazing and so are you and I’m so grateful you were a part of the festival ❤️❤️

  • Kayla Affrunti

    It was such a pleasure being a part of the first Astoria film festival. The films were unique and impressive, staff was super helpful, Nina was amazing! The Venue for the festival and after party was also such a treat. I enjoyed learning about the Astoria film scene, sharing my work and engaging with so many other artists.

    June 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Kayla you are amazing!! I so look forward to seeing more of your work and I’m thrilled to have been part of your film debut 😍😍❤️❤️

  • John Maslowski

    A fantastic festival! Nina and the entire staff were so welcoming. The communication was always prompt. Excellent films with a great diversity in genres. The after party and the after after party were fabulous. Made so many new friends. Looking forward to next year!

    June 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much John!! I miss you guys already. It was such a great group of people gathered it was almost magical. Thank you so much for being a part of that!! Look forward to you being a part of it for many years to come ❤️