To Nyack, Rockland County, Westchester County, New Jersey, New York City and beyond! You are cordially invited to the 11th Nyack International Film Festival 2023 Opening Party Sunday, April 16th 4:00pm - 5:45pm at the Fabulous Hotel Nyack! We will celebrate the upcoming week of film presentation with filmmakers, the press and festival introductions, immediately followed by our first night of selected films beginning 6:00pm that Sunday evening. NIFF2023 runs Sunday through Friday Night, April 21st at the Fabulous Hotel Nyack!

Hotel Nyack, is the perfect setting for a superb film festival experience! Come early, the hotel features the restaurant FARM, 3 bars, with 1 outside by the pool. For overnight accommodations SPECIAL HOTEL DISCOUNTS are AVAILABLE for a limited time. See Below! ALL OVERNIGHT GUESTS WILL RECEIVE FREE NIFF2023 ADMISSION ! ! !

NIFF2023 guests are now able to make reservations via phone
Hotel’s Front Desk: 845-675-8700 or online
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/LGAJN/G-NYFL
By Phone: Reference the Group Name: 11th Annual Nyack International Film Festival
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY: April 7th, 2023

OFFICIAL SELECTION NIFF2023 FILM SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

SUNDAY, APRIL 16th

4:00pm – Opening Party : press, photos, Q&A

5:00pm - Film Trailers

6:00pm - Rockland Community Against Hunger
Dir.Robert E Barrett
US / 2022 / 9 min 55 sec / English

6:10pm - Lone Rider (Opening Film)
Dir. Robert J Morgalo
US / 2022 / 19 min 5 sec / English

6:30pm - Tish & Snooky w/ Blue Coupe – "Pills"
Dir. Tish Bellomo
US / 2021 / 3 min 36 sec / English

6:35pm - I'm Pregnant with Time Here
Dir. Mohammad Hasani
Iran / 2022 / 4 min 13 sec / English

6:40pm - Val (e-ree)
Dir. Samantha D. Lavin
US / 2022 / 10 min 36 sec / English

6:51pm - A Day's Work
Dir. Marta Renzi
US / 2022 / 7 min 55 sec / English

7:00pm - Q&A

7:10pm - Faith the Conqueror
Dir. Onur Yagiz
France / 2023 / 15 min / Frensh & Turkish w. English Subtitles

7:25pm - Me. My Eleven Years. War
Dir. Marusya Shuvalova
Ukraine / 2022 / 11 min 54 sec / Ukranian w. English Subtitles

7:40pm - Tango Shalom
Dir. Gabriel Bologna
US / 2021 / 1 hr 55 min 32 sec / English

9:35pm - Q&A

9:45pm - FIN

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MONDAY, APRIL 17th

6:00pm - Female Dragon Tamers
Dir. Damian Leibovich
Argentina / 2022 / 1 hr 51 min / Spanish

8:00pm - Mortal Pantheon 101: Fall From Disgrace
Dir. Jonathan Hersey
US / 2023 / 27 min 51 sec / English

8:30pm - Good Session
Dir. Larry Rosen
US / 2022 . 7 min 41 sec / English

8:39pm - Chump Change
Dir. Chris Trembath & Dan Rankin
US / 2018 / 21 min / English

9:00pm - Harmony
Dir. Nick Behson
US / 2023 / 13 min 6 sec / English

9:15pm - Addressed To You From Jimmy
Dir. Lynn Cluess-Manzione
US / 2021 / 32 min / English

9:50pm - Hantush, a fairytale
Dir. Alexia Tsouni
Greece / 2022 / 6 min 12 sec / Arabic w. English Subtitles

10:00pm - Holly Hill
Dir. Jack Foley
US / 2022 / 14 min 39 sec / English

10:15pm - Analogic
Dir. Josh W Pomponio
US / 2023 / 15 min / English

10:30pm - The Man from Granada – US : 14:57
Dir. David F. Musolf
US / 2022 / 14 min 57 sec / English

10:45pm - FIN

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TUESDAY, APRIL 18th

6:00pm - I Seek Your Help To Bury a Man
Dir. Anderson Bardot
Brazil / 2022 / 20 / Portuguese w/ English Subtitles

6:20pm - Just Let Me Go
Dir. Luis Miguel Boliqueime Diogo
Portugal / 2022 / 1 hr 33 min 18 sec / Portuguese w/ English Subtitles

8:00pm - Face to Face: Forgotten Voices Heard
Dir. Elliott Forrest
US / 2022 / 16 min 10 sec / English

8:16pm - Q&A

8:22pm - Class in Session
Dir. Dominic Floreno, Dan Carroll
US / 2022 / 6 min 56 sec / English

8:29pm - The Stakeout
Dir.Federico Castelluccio
US / 2021 / 6 min 24 sec / English

8:36pm - Heavy Burdens
Dir. Trey Taylor
US / 2023 / 5 min 43 sec / English

8:42pm - The New Myths – "Bad Connection "
Dir. Dylan Mars Greenberg
US / 2020 / 4 min 55 sec / English

8:47pm - 40 Years 2 Rendezvous'
Dir. Vincent Curatola
US / 2022 / 22 min 54 sec / English

9:10pm - Q&A

9:15pm – TBA

10:45pm - FIN

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 19th

5:00pm - Nargesi
Dir. Payam Eskandari
Iran / 2021 / 1 hr 24 min / Persian w. English Subtitles

6:30pm - Skidoo Runs – US : 28:44
Director Craig Calman

7:00pm - Kiki and the Sundance Kid
Dir. David F Musolf
US / 2022 / 17 min 42 sec / English

7:20pm - #lifeon2wheels
Dir. Austin Kim
US / 2021 / 2 min 04 sec/ English

7:22pm - A Road to Nowhere
Dir. Sayef Zaman
US / 2021 / 13 min 05 sec / English

7:35pm – Q&A

7:45pm - The New Myths – "Bad Connection "
Dir. Dylan Mars Greenberg
US / 2020 / 4 min 55 sec / English

7:50pm - The Eraser
Dir. Philip Snyder, Robert M. Snyder
US / 2019 / 7 min 27 sec / English

7:58pm - Jesus'''Abs
Dir. Ethan Knecht
US / 2023 / 7 min 41 sec / English

8:06pm – The Dark of Night
Dir. Larry Rosen
US / 2022 / 2 min 32 sec / English

8:09pm - Puppetitis
Dir. Philip Snyder, Robert M. Snyder
US / 2022 / 5 min 32 sec / English

8:15pm - The Driving Dead
Dir. Philip Snyder, Robert M. Snyder
US / 2019 / 4 min 17 sec / English

8:20pm - For the Love of Dick
Dir. Jesse Eastman
US / 2022 / 24 min 55 sec / English

8:45pm - Styrofoam Human Skull
Dir. Ethan Knecht
US / 2023 / 3 min / English

8:48pm – Q&A

9:00pm - Cage: Between Two Battles
Dir. Cenk İzgören
Turkey / 2022 / 1 hr 23 min / Turkish

10:35pm - FIN

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THURSDAY, APRIL 20th

6:00pm - Rockland Community Against Hunger
Dir.Robert E Barrett
US / 2022 / 9 min 55 sec / English

6:10pm - Bus Stop
Dir. Michael Puccio
US / 2023 / 14 min 31 sec / English

6:30pm - Nafas Nakesh (Don't Breathe)
Dir. Milad Nasim Sobham
Iran / 2022 / 14 min 38 sec / Persian w. English Subtitles

6:45pm - Trusted Hands
Dir. Matthew Kyle Levine
US / 2022 / 12 min 04 sec / English

7:00pm - Just Kiss Me
Dir. David Musolf
US / 2022 / 5 min 59 sec / English

7:07pm - Lantern
Dir. Keykhosro Ashofteh
Iran / 2022 / 13 min 40 sec / Persian w. English Subtitles

7:21pm - The Sprayer
Dir. Farnoosh Abedi
Iran / 2022 / 8 min 45 sec

7:30pm - Houdini's Best Trick
Dir. Chris X Carroll
US / 2023 / 1 min 15 sec / English

7:32pm - Q&A

7:42pm - Reverie – a Dream
Dir. Peter Perenyi
US / 2023 / 6 min 44 sec / English

7:50pm - Helezon Değişken
Dir. Cihan Abdal
Turkey / 2022 / 7 min 53 sec / Turkish w. English Subtitles

8:00pm - Malibu Baby
Dir. Jack McCabe
US / 2022 / 2 min 58 sec / English

8:10pm – The Librarian
Dir. Serkan Aktaş
Turkey / 2022 / 20 min 43 sec / Turkish w. English Subtitles

8:45pm - The Seasons, Four Love Stories
Dir. Paul Schwartz
US / 2022 / 1 hr 21 min 43 sec / English

10:00pm - FIN

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FRIDAY, APRIL 21st

5:00pm – Sue Inside
Dir. Sammy T. Anderson
US / 2023 / 1 hr 12 min 14 sec / English

6:15pm – Eye of the Beholder
Dir. Will Hays, Brody Gibbs
US / 2023 / 19 min 59 sec / English

6:35pm - Motel
Dir. Carolin Harvey
US / 2022 / 7 min 22 sec / English

6:43pm - Women on Feba
Dir. Zivar Hojati
Iran / 2022 / 22 min 28 sec / Persian w. English Subtitles

7:06pm - Bouchaib
Dir. Ali Boudra
Morocco / 2022 / 13 min / French w. English Subtitles

7:20pm – Lovie Dovie
Dir. Francesca Brescia
US / 2022 / 3 min 54 sec / English

7:24pm - Double Zero
Dir. Pat Bradley
US / 2021 / 20 min / English

7:44pm - The Crossing
Director Jason Schwaede
US / 2022 / 6 min 04 sec / English

7:51pm - Star Crossed
Director Pat Bradley
US / 2023 / 15 min / English

8:06pm – The Ace
Director Benjamin Hays
US / 2023 / 12 min 40 sec / English

8:17pm – Q&A

8:27pm - Bad Beat
Director David Ambrose
US / 2022 / 11 min 48 sec / English

8:39pm - Houdini's Best Trick
Dir. Chris X Carroll
US / 2023 / 1 min 15 sec / English

8:42pm - Bad Trip
Dir. Tyrell Jason
US / 2022 / 12 min 01 sec / English

8:54pm – Billy
Dir. Jack Saxon
US / 2021 / 12 min 56 sec / English

9:06pm - Make My Own Fun
Dir. Kris Khunachak
US / 2022 / 5 min 19 sec / English

9:12pm – Stutz Bar
Dir. Susan Pinchiaroli
US / 2023 / 17 min / English

9:30pm - Q&A

9:17pm - The Party Movie
Dir. Juan Reyes
US / 2023 / 10 min 38 sec / English

9:31pm - Loved
Dir. David Joseph Higgins, Joseph Sernio
US / 2022 / 14 min / English

9:45pm - TBA

Awards & Prizes

Awards are presented in the categories: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Best Foreign Film, Best Musical or Comedy, Best Local Documentary, Best Short, Best Short-Short, Best Short Short Feature, Best Short Feature, Best Director, Best Score, Best Music Video, Best Student Film and People’s Choice Award.

Rules & Terms

2023 NYACK FILM FESTIVAL FILM COMPETITION RULES
The following rules govern all film submissions to the Nyack International Film Festival (“NIFF” or the “Festival”)

Please Note: Nyack International Film Festival does not waive entry fees. NIFF believes waiving entry fees hurts the integrity of the competition. The same rules and entry fees should apply to all applicants so no one film is favored over another. In a similar respect, NIFF does not invite films to be in competition and does not pay a screening fee. Only films that are submitted will be considered for competition.
General Eligibility
1. Submissions must be accompanied by the applicable submission fee PER ENTRY and a completed online entry form. All films must be in English or have English subtitles at the time submitted.
2. Films must be submitted as an online streaming video via FilmFreeway.
3. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2021. Films must be available for screening during the Nyack International Film Festival, April 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 2023.
4. Selections for screening will be determined no later than 21 days prior to the festival.
5. Private invite-only screenings (for instance for cast and crew or donors) do not affect a film’s eligibility.
6. NIFF reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject or disqualify any ineligible entries, without a refund.
7. NIFF does not pay screening fees for any film submitted to the festival.
Originality and Permissions; INDEMNITY
1. Films must be the original work of the applicants. If a film is based upon another person’s life or upon a book or other underlying work, applicant(s) must secure any necessary rights to make such adaptations. However, it is not necessary to submit the adaptation rights agreements to the Festival. Neither the Festival nor its jurists investigates or attests to the authenticity of an applicant’s statement of authorship or rights secured. By entering the competition, you represent that you have secured all necessary rights.
2. Applicants are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in their films, including but not limited to music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. NIFF expressly disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations of the foregoing.
Additional Information
1. We strongly encourage filmmakers to submit their film only after it is fully finished and will judge each submission as a completed work, whether it is or not. Once a film is entered, we will not update the submission with a more recent cut. That said, because NIFF’s focus is on story, minor technical changes will not affect the final decision of any film. Should the film be accepted to play during the Festival, the filmmaker will have the opportunity to supply the Festival with their most recent version.
2. Once an entry payment has been received we cannot provide a refund. If a payment is disputed by an entrant for any reason, the entrant may be subject to any transaction fees or similar amounts incurred by NIFF in connection with the dispute.
3. If needed due to Covid-19 and in person attendance is still a risk we will offer your film for an online experience to our audience.

Selected Films and Winners
1. NIFF has no obligation (other than as stated in these rules or on our website) to disclose any of the following information: i) identities of screeners or judges; ii) notes, feedback, or information relating to the submitted project; and/or iii) details regarding the submission review or selection process.
2. NIFF explicitly disclaims any liability or responsibility for any comments, notes, or opinions expressed about a submission, whether by NIFF or by its volunteers.
3. Winners will be announced no later than April 21st 2023. The judges’ decision is final.

COMPETITION IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

COMPETITION CERTIFICATION
I/We have read all of the rules, understand, and have complied with these rules.
I/We warrant the submission of my/our original work and that there are no disputes regarding the ownership of the submission.
I/We also warrant the submitted material does not defame or invade the rights of any person living or dead.
To the best of my/our knowledge, all the statements herein are true and correct.
I/We understand that failure to adhere to the competition rules and regulations will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.
I/We acknowledge that once an entry payment has been processed, NIFF will not provide a refund.
No revisions of materials will be accepted once entry has been submitted.
BY SUBMITTING THE MATERIAL, I/WE HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE FESTIVAL, ITS EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AFFILIATES FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBMISSION AND FROM ANY FEES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, THAT ANY OF THEM MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

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  • Stew Replogle

    The Families Feud was thrilled to have won the "People's Choice" award at this wonderful film festival in 2022, in addition to Best Director, an honor I share with my A.D. and our very talented crew. Richard Quinn and his entire staff were extremely professional and personable, welcoming us to Nyack like old friends. Our sincere thanks for the accolades and our best wishes for continued success at this year's festival! 🙏🏆🎥

    February 2023
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  • Dave Stein

    Excellent festival! Great communication and very professional! Looking forward to more submissions in the future!

    September 2022
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  • Lucas de Jesus Ferreira

    A beautiful and powerful film festival.
    It was an enormous pleasure to have my film "How Many More?" shown at this festival.
    Long life and lots of cinema for the world.

    September 2022
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  • Susan Hillary

    Wonderful festival - thank you Richard Quinn

    August 2022
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  • MM Serra

    Amazing - I absolutely LOVED the NYACK HOTEL where the festival was held!!! Highly recommend this festival. MM Serra

    August 2022
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