The International New York Film Festival, (INYFF) is A SCREENING, AWARD and DISTRIBUTION Festival. First place GOLD AWARD will receive the INYFF trophy, certificate, screening and distribution deal! Opening reception at the Producers Club in NYC and award ceremony and photo op at the end of the INYFF. Distributors will be present at the INYFF 2018! Silver and Merit award winners receive a certificate and the chance to receive a distribution deal.
In the INYFF first time filmmakers with no-budgets to seasoned pros with name talent and multi-million dollar budgets screen together in the most eclectic film festival anywhere in NY and the world. Submit today and become part of the INYFF family.
This year video interviews of our winners will be posted with reviews of their films.
Gold Award distribution winners have the option to accept or refuse the distribution deal. All deliverables must be met including a trailer and the film in a Prores HQ file.
The International New York Film Festival is seeking outstanding filmmakers of all ages. Innovative, creative, unique in their vision. All genre are accepted.
Unfortunately due to the importance of the film submission revenue in operating the Festival we are unable to offer fee waivers. Recognizing the funding challenges that filmmakers face we encourage you to take advantage of the EarlyEarly Bird Deadline and Earlybird deadline.
INYFF Trophy and certificates. First Place GOLD AWARD winners receive a worldwide distribution deal.
BEST of each category receives the INYFF Trophy. Each 1st place award winner receives a distribution deal.
Second Place, Silver Award. Potential distribution. Distributor may choose some silver award winners for a distribution deal.
Certificates of Merit will be awarded to films that show exceptional potential in their film work.
Not all official selections are screened but are qualified for all awards and distribution deals.