Join us for the 12th New York Short Film Festival (NYSFF), a week-long celebration of outstanding independent short films from America and across the globe! Taking place November 6-12, 2026, at the iconic Cinema Village in Manhattan, this milestone edition promises an unforgettable showcase of creativity, innovation, and storytelling. NYSFF champions emerging filmmakers, providing a platform for bold, diverse voices in cinema

Awards & Prizes

Awards are made in each of the seven submission categories: Short Film; Documentary Short; Experimental Short; Animated Short; Sci-Fi Short; Horror Short; and Music Video.

Rules & Terms

1. All films must be under 50 minutes in length.

2). Please send any related press materials, including electronic press kit, and photos to info@newyorkshort.com

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  • Karen Snow

    Our crew and cast were so delighted to be an official entry for this festival. We enjoyed the experience of our screening night, especially the Q&A, where we also got to mingle with fellow filmmakers. Sophia and Nicole were great hosts ! Even though our short documentary "Maestros & Music Makers" didn't win, we were happy to be part of the show. My only reservation was communications were sometimes not returned in a timely manner, but that was a minor blip in an otherwise positive experience.

    June 2026
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  • MAC BRYDON

    A lively festival with an excellent and diverse line-up. We had so much fun taking our film 'Learning The Ropes' - Thank you Sophia et al!

    June 2026
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  • Bryan Harlow

    It was an privilege to premiere Burning Virtue at NYSFF and also take home the Jury Award for Best Film. It was a lovely event with so many great films in my block on the closing night. Congrats to all the other winners and selectees and thanks for all the kind words.

    June 2026
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  • Ava Solange

    It was truly an honor to have been selected and a winner at this festival. The screenings were full of variety and quality/ interesting films. The communication throughout the process was refreshing, and the event was curated with great care. Looking forward to to submitting again in the future.

    June 2026
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  • Daniel Osborn

    I really enjoyed seeing my film on the screen at Cinema Village. It was fun watching other filmmaker's projects as well. Really quality work all around. Professionally run festival. I wish I could have participated in their networking offerings, but I am glad they have so much programmed so you can really learn and meet new people. Oh, and it was truly an honor to be voted Best Sci-Fi Short!

    June 2026
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