Now in Year 8, New Faces New Voices is determined more than ever to continue discovering and highlighting new works often ignored by the mainstream and Hollywood. In just a few short years NFNV alums are making waves in the industry with theatrical and streaming distribution on Netflix, Sony Pictures Worldwide and more. Some of our most recent Alums were featured on CNN, ABC News and other local media outlets. NFNV showcases inclusive and diverse voices from around the world and is known for highlighting underrepresented communities - filmmakers of color, female filmmakers, members of the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities, including works by military veterans.
Our recent alums include: Leah Kreitz who can now be seen in the NETFLIX series “Dash and Dilly”; Diane Paragas, who screened her short film “Unstoppable” in our first year, just acquired worldwide theatrical distribution for her debut feature “Yellow Rose” by Sony Pictures Worldwide and was featured in a story on CNN; And Molly Clark, who won an award earlier this year for her short film “Martin The Sea Turtle,” was just featured in a story on ABC News.
In 2026 we have over $20,000 of in-kind prizes provided by Universal DCP, JMR Rentals, Bowery Film Festival, Screenblade, and International Screenwriters’ Association.
***Please note festival dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances***
$20,000 in value in-kind prizes such as production services, equipment rental, free studio time, post-production service, complimentary software and subscriptions.
