Mount Vernon Film Festival (MTVFF) is a showcase of extraordinary films from emerging and aspiring artists, filmmakers, and directors that integrate different media formats to produce quality films. The 4 day film festival is designed to highlight Mount Vernon’s rich historic and diverse culture while celebrating the giants like Michael O’Keefe, Phylicia Rashad and Denzel Washington that were born of this great city. Our goal is to link the past and the present–introducing and re-introducing films from both emerging, independent and established filmmakers. In addition, there will be a series of workshops and panel discussions designed to empower the people. We also have a special category for filmmakers (youth & adults) who currently live or have lived in Mount Vernon.
We are looking featured films, shorts, narratives, and documentaries in all categories.
This event is open to everyone. All Westchester Community College/SUNNY and Mount Vernon School Students can submit Free
A unique custom-designed Award will be presented to the winner in each category at the Closing Night Awards Ceremony. (i.e. BEST Film, Best Documentary etc. In addition a
SPECIAL Mount Vernon Young Filmmakers Award including award for native Mount Vernians. Distribution and cash prizes. Best Actor, Supporting Actor, Best Short,etc.