SUBMISSIONS STARTING MAY 1, 2025
ANY FILM MUST BE NYC PREMIERE

FEATURE FILMS, - SHORT FILMS - DOCUMENTARIES FEATURE & SHORT - HORROR FILM FEATURE & SHORT - SCI ~FI -FEATUE & SHORT FILM - ANIMATED FEATURE & SHORT FILM
"MUST BE NYC PREMIERE"

"TO CELEBRATE OUR 18 YEARS"

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
NYCIFF MISSION STATEMENT:
NYCIFF, New York City International Film Festival was founded in 2008 to celebrate the arts of film.
A 501 C (3) for the Arts, was founded with the purpose to New York City the center of For indie filmmakers in the US and a door to international talents to bring their creativity to USA.
providing opportunities to emerging and established filmmakers, writers, directors and performers giving the New York City platform to showcase their creativity: Films, TV Shows Documentaries and performers to enriches the lives of its citizen while contributing to the Local Economy

We want to encourage filmmakers from all over the world to participate in this event with the support of the City of New York.
Submit your film to one of the circuit’s most celebrated Film Festivals

Awards & Prizes

♣ BEST SHORT FILM UNDER 40 min
♣ BEST ACTRESS IN A SHORT FILM
♣ BEST ACTOR IN A SHORT
♣ BEST DIRECTOR IN A SHORT FILM

♣ BEST SHORT ANIMATED FILM
♣ BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM
♣ BEST 30 Min TV SERIES
♣ BEST SHORT WEB SERIES

♣ NYCIFF FOUNDATION
PHILANTHROPIC AWARD FOR ART CULTURE & FILM

♣ FEATURE FILMS CATEGORIES

♣ BEST LEADING ACTRESS

♣ BEST LEADING ACTOR

♣ BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

♣ BEST DIRECTOR IN A FEATURE FILM

♣ BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
♣ BEST NEW YORK FEATURE FILM ( Film must be Originated and Filmed in NY)

♣ BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM
♣ BEST HORROR FEATURE FILM
♣ BEST SCI Fi FEATURE FILM
♣ BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
♣ BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
♣ BEST TV SERIES FEATURE

Rules & Terms

NEW YORK CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

LIVE FILM FESTIVAL

GENERAL RULES:
ANY FILM MUST BE NYC PREMIERE

FEATURE FILMS, - SHORT FILMS - DOCUMENTARIES FEATURE & SHORT - HORROR FILM FEATURE & SHORT - SCI ~FI -FEATUE & SHORT FILM - ANIMATED FEATURE & SHORT FILM
"MUST BE NYC PREMIERE"



1. New York City International Film Festival defines a short film any film under 40 minutes.



2. New York City International Film Festival defines a feature film as any film 40 minutes or longer

3. Films must have been completed in the current or previous year ( 2025).




4. The applicant holds the sole responsibility of copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film. Films including unauthorized copyrighted material are ineligible.



5. Films not in English must be subtitled in English unless dialogue is minimal and not necessary for the comprehension of the Film.
6. If your film was Mark ACCEPTED you can Remove But the Festival Reserves the right to Not Refund the Submission Fees.

7. If your film is accepted You Must send us Via email the POSTER, Film Information, Trailer and Film in MP4 within ONE (1) week of the film acceptance, if not we will overturn the Accepted to Unaccepted film without any prejudice

8. We Need 2 (two Emails) to be 100% sure You got the NOTIFICATION YOUR FILM WAS ACCEPTED - ON TIME.

9. LIVE FILM FESTIVAL:
IF YOUR FILMS IS ACCEPTED you must upload your film TV Pilot etc, via ASPERA. we will send you a link to Upload your film to DOLBY via ASPERA.
We don't accept DCPs. Nor DVDS
DOLBY has the most advance system they will check the quality of your Film and sound.

You must provide us with a Second email address

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
:
1. Films CAN BE RETURN IF FILMMAKER SEND US A PRE-PAID FEDEX OR ANY OTHER CARRIER THEY WISH TO USE.




2. NYCIFF is under no obligation to provide comments regarding submitted films to any applicant. The festival is not responsible for any internal comments obtained by the applicant regarding their film.

EARLY DEADLINE JULY 31, 2025
REGULAR DEADLINE OCTOBER 31, 2025
LATE DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2026
EXTENDED DEADLINE: FMARCH 5, 2026

NOTIFICATION: MARCH 7, 2026
FESTIVAL DATES: APRIL 14 to 18, 2026

LIVE FILM FESTIVAL
Opening Gala , One on One Interviews with Filmmakers, Actors, Directors - Award Event
Location:
DGA
36 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Gen Liu

    Amazing festival! Thank you so much for including my film, and showing it at the Dolby Theater.

    March 2025
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  • Ryan Halasz

    This festival was absolutely amazing. One of the best festivals I've ever had a film in. And we also won best actor! These people know how to put a good film festival together and the selection of films blew me away. A lot of celebrities showed up to this event. I met Spike Lee there! They have a photographer at the gala opening. If you get into this festival don't miss the gala opening. So blessed to have my first feature selected and win in this festival.

    March 2025
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  • Sarina Film Productions

    This is a fun festival! We had the most enjoyable experience. The screening was amazing at the Dolby Screening Room, the Red Carpet was so very organized and we had the opportunity to network with other filmmakers. Our guests also had a lot of fun. Thank you so much for having us.

    January 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank so much !
    So great to hear from you
    Is really important to us

  • Geoff Poister

    This is a wonderful festival! It is run by people who truly care about the filmmakers and all of the contributing members of the production. The communication is outstanding, as they took time to write to me personally and answer any questions. And the event was well orchestrated resulting in a really fun night for everyone. This is a great festival run by compassionate and sensitive people who make everyone feel very valuable and welcomed. I highly recommend this festival.

    January 2023
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  • Hemisphere Films

    A great festival. Recommended for all filmmakers. One of the best festivals.

    January 2023
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    Response from festival:

    THANK YOU ! Is always a pleasure having your Films from Spain in our Film Festival