Welcome to New York True Venture Film Festival, an event dedicated to empowering independent filmmaking.

NYTVFF is an IMDb Award Listing Qualifier and a New York-based film festival that shares the dedication and passion for bringing independent short and full feature films to the big screen. We believe that by giving the opportunity to the new ideas of intelligent and unique creators, we would give the audience the chance to appreciate their art.

The New York True Venture Film Festival screening will be held from April 16th to April 18th, 2025, where the festival and the audience will screen award-winning films.

The Awards Ceremony will conclude on April 19th, 2025.

Please be advised that filmmakers who attend have priority in the film screening schedule. We are a screening festival and a filmmakers-supported festival. There are no free comps. Filmmakers attending will have a Q & A session after their screening.

Awards & Prizes

Laurels will be provided to all winners, and trophies will be given to those with representation!

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Screenplay
Best Music Video
Best Animation
And More!

Rules & Terms

The primary objective of the New York True Venture Film Festival, also known as NYTVFF, is to promote all types of film, whether independent or studio-based, regardless of budget. By submitting your film, you give us the right to post any of your posters, trailers, websites, and social media links on our website during the consideration and going forward.

New York True Venture Film Festival accepts narrative, documentary, animation, music videos, and experimental films.

Requirements

All films must be in English or have English subtitles.
All films must be produced after 2016.
All films must have an online screener.

Categories & Limits
There is no limit on the number of submissions.

Copyrights
Filmmakers retain the rights to their films and are responsible for acquiring licenses and releases for media used in their films.

Category Guidelines
Feature Films (45+ minutes)
Short Films (1 to 44 minutes)

Entry Fees
All fees must be paid upon submission.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
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  • Dara Semerad

    It was a great experience. Everyone was very professional and our film got a lot of exposure. Thank you so much.

    November 2024
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  • Harun Kazaz

    It was an absolute honor to have "Rising Wings" included in your festival. Thank you for giving our documentary a platform to shine among such great works.

    August 2024
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  • d.b. Roderick

    Appreciate the recognition. A worthwhile festival to enter. dbr

    July 2024
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  • Zane ★

    Great festival! Highly recommend. Run by amazing people who love Cinema and you can see the heart and passion that goes into this. I'm so happy to have been a part of it this year!

    June 2024
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  • Tom Bell

    This is an intimate festival supported by filmmakers and run by people with a passion for movies. Thank you for screening my film, "An Extraordinary Place."

    June 2024
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