The 19th annual Manhattan Film Festival will again be hosted at Cinema Village just steps from Union Square. The famous Cinema Village marquee has been featured in film and television productions including Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” and David Chase’s “The Sopranos.”

Every year we work to program a diverse film lineup featuring the industry’s most recognizable names as well as student and emerging talent! We program everything from features, shorts, documentaries, television, web, and new media.

MFF has been named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “Coolest Film Festivals in the World,” and “25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” and also "Top 100 Best Reviewed" on FilmFreeway!"

Rules & Terms

• All film submissions are non-returnable unless sent with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
• If a film is accepted, filmmakers will be responsible for delivering their exhibition materials by a date determined by the festival or to and from festival venues.
• The Manhattan Film Festival is not liable for submission or exhibition materials which are lost or damaged.
• Filmmaker must have all clearances including trademark and/or copyrighted materials shown must have authorized permission. Filmmaker remains entirely liable for any claims that may occur in result of screening the film.
• Filmmaker authorizes the Manhattan Film Festival permission to screen their film at the festival.
• The festival must receive the exhibition copy by the date specified in order to screen the film
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  • Cindy Song

    With great honor and humbleness, we extend sincere thanks to Manhattan Film Festival

    Thank you for nominating "State Organs" as the Best Human Rights Documentary.
    State Organs shed light on the forced organ harvesting in China. This award will help stop the atrocities and save lives. When freedom returns to China, your courage and kindness will be remembered in the history.

    January 2025
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  • Original Cinematic

    An absolutely fantastic festival. Wonderfully executed, fantastic and friendly organizers with incredible communication. Such an honor to have "Group" screened at Cinema Village!

    August 2024
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  • Chris Cardillo

    I wanted to share my experience with the Manhattan Film Festival. The staff there are incredibly nice and accommodating. With film festival hosts, you never quite know what to expect, but the MFF staff is exceptionally sweet and always eager to enhance your experience.

    Having premiered many movies over time, I often found other events irritated or annoyed when I brought posters, swag, and other promotional materials. At MFF, however, they welcome these items warmly, and there's always staff on-site to guide you to where you need to be, despite that they likely field the same questions repeatedly.

    Additionally, MFF recently transitioned from deciding awards based on audience voting to using their own internal board of judges. Personally, I find this method much preferable.

    July 2024
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  • Debra Markowitz

    Wonderful screening of our films, Sfortunato. Nice theater. Attentive staff.

    July 2024
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  • Terry Podnar

    Manhattan Film Festival provides exceptional communication and their staff is extremely well-organized. They are timely and received great exposure from the Expo. I'm extremely honored my screenplay, The Red Zone, was selected as a Finalist at the festival! Keep up your incredible work!

    July 2024
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