New York Monthly Film Festival is an established IMDb-verified event that is now open to short films from filmmakers around the world. If you have a compelling story to tell, an innovative vision to share, or a captivating short film to showcase, this is your opportunity to shine on one of the most prestigious stages in the world of cinema. Join us as we embark on a cinematic journey filled with inspiration, creativity, and the magic of storytelling.
** IMDb event: https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0065144/overview/
At the New York Film Festival, we believe in the power of diverse storytelling. We celebrate films that challenge conventions, provoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact on audiences. We embrace stories from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, as they enrich our collective understanding of the human experience. We encourage filmmakers from all walks of life to submit their work and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of cinematic excellence.
We invite filmmakers of all backgrounds, genres, and styles to submit their films for consideration. Whether you’re an established professional or an emerging talent, we are eager to discover your unique voice and celebrate your creative vision. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work to a global audience and make your mark on the New York Film Festival.
-- The structure of the festival
The deadline for submissions is the end of each month. After the submission period concludes, our expert panel of judges will meticulously review each film, evaluating its artistic merit, narrative strength, and technical proficiency. The process is as follows:
- Each judge selects top ten films in their view. These films will be given "Official Selection" status.
- All judges will review all of the selected films and give a score from 1 to 10. The selected films will be announced in due course.
- The film with highest score in each category will be the winner. The top five films will be finalists.
- The winners of each month will be invited to the physical event where their projects will be displayed in the physical festival.
Please note that while the selections are monthly, the event will happen only when there are enough attendees (25, including judges and winners).
---- Event schedule
- The nominees and winners will be announced online.
- Only finalists and winners will be invited to the screening event which will be organized every few months.
- If they do not respond or cannot attend due to their location, the event may get cancelled.
- The 2023 event scheduled for January 2, 2024 was canceled due to low number of turnout.
- The 2024 event will be on June 2nd and December 28th.
** Laurels for selections and winners: https://filmfreeway.com/laurels/74344/new-york
- Official Selection: Any entry that is selected by one judge will be considered "Official Selection". They will receive official laurels from FilmFreeway and can add their title as "nomination" on IMDb.
- Finalists: They will receive official laurels from FilmFreeway (finalist), named on the website, and can add their title as "nomination" on IMDb.
- Winner: Each month's winners will receive recognition on the FilmFreeway, the official website, and IMDb. The final pick will be based on all critics' anonymous ratings.
