Following the success of the NYDEF Film Festival in New York City, in conjunction with Denouement Films, New York Premiere aims to showcase short films from emerging filmmakers from around the world and those from ethnic minorities, LGBT and women during a 3 Day festival with a $1000 grand prize and TV premiere of of their short on New York's MNN Cable Network.

Following the success of the NYDEF Film Festival in New York City, in conjunction with Denouement Films, New York Premiere aims to showcase films from emerging filmmakers from around the world especially those from ethnic minorities, LGBT and women during a 3 Day festival.

The festival will be held at a cutting edge screening room where filmmakers and audience members can eat and drink from a full menu and bar while watching films from the most promising filmmakers of the future. New York Premiere will also host a panel from award winning movers and shakers discussing the state of the industry and making a mark.

Day 1 (Open call to Local and International Filmmakers)

Day 2 (Minority, LGBT and Women Filmmakers)

Day 3 (Young Filmmakers, Panel, Final Voting and Award Ceremony)

Awards & Prizes

The winner of the festival will win a $1000 Grand Prize, exclusive airing of their short on the MNN Cable Network and a free consultation with a film publicist.

Rules & Terms

Filmmakers are allowed to submit as many films as they wish. There are no completion date requirements. Please be advised that due to the audience and exposure the festival can provide, it is highly competitive and filmmakers are encouraged to submit only their best works.

Filmmakers must be comfortable answering questions regarding their film and be prepared to be filmed on camera.

All works must be original and the rights must belong to the filmmaker. All films in which the filmmaker does not own the rights will not be considered in this festival.
If selected, the filmmaker must provide the following:

A Biography
A Trailer (preferred but not required)
Production Stills
2-3 Photographs of the Filmmaker
Short Synopsis of the film.
1 Review
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Liz Samuel

    This new festival did not disappoint. The organizers were professional, friendly, interesting and organized. The venue was very nice despite not having a great sound situation (open floor so noise from Bar below interfered a bit with sound.) Very nice people, good quality films shown and great Q&A after films. Also great that it was right in midtown NYC. Very convenient

    April 2017
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