The New York International Cult Film Festival is an online premiere and award ceremony that unites global filmmakers and filmgoers to empower creativity and talent.

It's a progressive film movement to create a space for upcoming filmmakers and celebration of cross culture through international films. Beside festival our mission is to provide an international platform for global Film makers, Film lovers and Film activists and Film Buyers and different bodies of film marketing and promotions.

All entries are judged by a team of invited experts from academia and film industry against a high standard of merit and a very competitive acceptance rate.

Awards & Prizes

The jury board of NYICFF selects more than 50 films in different categories that are officially selected, and out of them, at least one per category is awarded every month. Monthly-winning films are automatically qualified for the annual competition and nominated for the prestigious NYICFF Award.

The monthly winners will be honored with a custom certificate and an official laurel.
The annual winners will be honored with a custom certificate, an official laurel, and the prestigious NYICFF Award.

Rules & Terms

1. The film must be subtitled in English if the language spoken is other than English.
2. Please mention the year of production and duration.
3. The decision of the jury will be final and can’t be challenged.
4. Once the film submitted can’t be withdrawn under any circumstances, the festival director reserves the right to disqualify any film on certain grounds.
5. By submitting a film to NYICFF, the filmmaker or producer takes full responsibility for the copyright issues of the music, script, and other creative and technical aspects of the film.

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  • AEG G

    Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your festival. I am truly honoured that my script, The Village Phantom, received an award for Best Thriller Screenplay.

    July 2025
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  • Isaac Middleton

    Working with New York International Cult film festival was a truly memorable experience. The team’s professionalism and expertise were evident from the very beginning. They treated us—and our film—with genuine respect, making us feel that our work and our presence really mattered. It was clear they understood the commitment and passion that went into our project, and their attention to detail was exceptional. Thanks to their dedication, we felt like A-list filmmakers every step of the way. On behalf of myself and my team, thank you for making us feel so welcome and for delivering such an outstanding experience.

    July 2025
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  • Antonio Malfitano

    Beautiful festival, unmissable world showcase!

    July 2025
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  • John Magee

    We were honored to be a part of the New York International Cult Film Festival. The experience was great and the communication was excellent.

    July 2025
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  • R.A. Lee

    WooHoo! Secrets of a Ghost Town was honored as a New York International Cult Film Festival Jury Selection! The Fountain of Truth got an Honorable Mention. Thank you!

    July 2025
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