Join us for the 10th New York Short Film Festival (NYSFF), a week-long celebration of outstanding independent short films from American and across the globe! Taking place November 7-13, 2025, 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 gayle

    An absolute pleasure and honor to have our film screened at the New York Short Film Festival. Wonderful experience with films screened at an iconic NYC venue. Thank You!

    January 2025
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  • Sandra van der Zwan-Katz

    Many thanks to Sophia, Penny, and the entire NYSFF team for organizing such a well-run festival and fostering a supportive atmosphere for filmmakers. Winning Best Documentary Short for our film #HTFL - Hot Tubes for Life was an absolute honor, and this recognition truly means the world to our team.

    December 2024
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  • Nya Rafali

    A huge thank you to Sophia Traub and her amazing team for their hard work in organizing such a fantastic event. I personally appreciate your dedication to promoting diverse voices in film. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our story. Thank you for this honor!

    December 2024
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  • Andrew Day

    Sophia and the NYSFF team were nothing less than professional, courteous and friendly throughout. Thank you so very, very much for making it a highly enjoyable experience.

    November 2024
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  • Albright Pictures

    Thank you Sophia and the incredible team for a fabulous experience! Truly the perfect way to celebrate our cast & crew, we loved being a part of this festival!

    November 2024
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