SUBMISSIONS STARTING JUNE 20, 2023

"TO CELEBRATE OUR 16 YEARS"

NYCIFF LIVE FILM FESTIVAL IN A THEATRE with Audience

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

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

♣ NYCIFF FOUNDATION
PHILANTHROPIC AWARD FOR ART CULTURE & FILM

♣ FEATURE FILMS CATEGORIES

♣ BEST DOCUMENTARY

♣ BEST LEADING ACTRESS

♣ BEST LEADING ACTOR

♣ BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

♣ BEST DIRECTOR IN A FEATURE FILM

♣ BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

♣ BEST FEATURE FILM

NEW YORK CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

LIVE FILM FESTIVAL

GENERAL RULES:


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 ( 2022/23).




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
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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 AUGUST 31, 2023
REGULAR DEADLINE OCTOBER 31, 2023
LATE DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2022
EXTENDED DEADLINE: JANUARY 12, 2024

NOTIFICATION: FEBRUARY 15, 2024
FESTIVAL DATES: MARCH 5, 6 & 7, 2024

LIVE FILM FESTIVAL
Opening Gala , One on One Interviews with Filmmakers, Actors, Directors - Award Event
Location:
DOLBY SCREENING
1350 6th Avenue, NY 10019

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • 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
  • 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

  • Désirée Myriam Pomper

    Thank you for this nice Festival in Manhattan!

    April 2022
  • Shawn Harris

    Thank you NYCIFF for accepting The Unhealer and giving us so many awards! You are the best. Next film of ours, if we are accepted to NYCIFF, let's meet in person in a NYCIFF venue!

    October 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Shawn,
    Thank you so much for your kind words to our film festival
    "The Unhealer" is a very well done film well directed and acted with a powerful message about discrimination and bulling
    Hope THE UNHEALER will keep impacting the audience and winning in other film festivals!!

    Yes, We will have a Live Film Festival, April 4 to 8, 2022
    Will be great to have "The Unhealer" or any new film you may have and screen Live in New York City
    with a good marketing & Promotion
    Please let me know if its something you would like

    Looking forward to your comments
    Best
    Roberto Rizzo
    NYCIFF
    917-767-4952