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. Silver and Merit award winners receive a certificate and the chance to receive a distribution deal.

NOW, screenplay award winners will receive a DISTRIBUTION AWARD! Winning a distribution award will help you raise the funding needed to produce your screenplay into a feature film. Once investors know you have a distribution deal in place it will make it easier to obtain the funding you need to fulfill your dream!

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.

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 Deadlines.

Awards & Prizes

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 semi-finalist or official selections are screened but are qualified for all awards and distribution deals.

Rules & Terms

We screen by DVD or Blu-Ray. YOU MUST MAIL YOUR DVD AND/OR BLU-RAY WHEN YOU
SUBMIT TO THE INYFF. SEND TWO COPIES TO:

FESTIVAL SUBMISSION
P.O. BOX 35
CONEWANGO VALLEY, NY 14726

Only completed films may be submitted. (No rough cuts).

Films must have been made between 2010 and 2019.

Filmmaker must own all rights to their film and music and/or have secured rights.

Competition is open to U.S. and International entries. International films must be in English or with English subtitle.

There are no refund of fee's.

It is up to the filmmaker to keep on top of all notifications and emails sent about the INYFF 2019.

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  • Hazel Cristina Cassidy

    The INYFF was the best film festival we’ve been in so far. Diana Lenska, the festival organizer and all-around-person on the scene, was welcoming, helpful, and did so much to encourage communication among the filmmakers. That made for a warm, inviting, and informative event.

    What I really loved most was the mix of filmmakers,, some had come from as far as Japan and Thailand, and some were young and new at the craft, while others were older and more seasoned. All groups learned so much from each other and from screening each others’ films.

    Our feature-length documentary, Concerto, which won the Best Documentary Award at the festival, was screened the first night. We were treated with such respect and professionalism by the festival staff. One of the subjects of my documentary, violinist Charles Rex, came from his home in CT to be at the screening and received such a warm reception from all the filmmakers, audience members and staff.

    Diana Lenska’s workshop on distribution was well worth it. I’ve been to multiple film festivals and film workshops, and her presentation is at the top of my list. In one hour she covered the topic of distribution succinctly and energetically, and I left feeling far more prepared to look at distributing my film than before I attended her workshop.

    My co-producer/editor and I also made many friends among the filmmakers. I’m excited about our new contacts and hope to stay friends with them.

    I strongly recommend this festival to new filmmakers and seasoned ones alike. I am not submitting any work for next year’s festival, but I intend to come back to NYC (I live in NC) to be an audience member and look forward to another wonderful networking opportunity.

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  • Harley Wallen

    Very thankful to be honored and awarded for not only one but two films at International Independent Film Festival. Thanks for the honors, look forward to more!

    June 2018
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  • Zachary Will

    The festival was at an awesome venue just off of NY Time Square. It was a little bit on the smaller side but it definitely helped develop some good networking opportunities.

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  • Magda Fernandez

    So honored to have received a Silver Award in the Experimental Category for "colonial blindness" at the INYFF. This is a well-organized festival with great heart. I made new friends, watched great films, and learned bucketfuls in the filmmakers workshop!

    June 2018
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  • jay jaworski

    We attended the International New York Film Festival in New York last week and had such a wonderful time. The festival staff was the best and made us feel like part of the family. Great films from around the world. A must attend festival for film makers and screen writers. Especially enjoyed the workshop and the important industry inside information we obtained. Made some creative new international friends as a bonus. Will be there next year.

    June 2018
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