We begin accepting film submissions January 5, 2025
REQUIREMENTS
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Films must not screen in New York's five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island) prior to our festival.
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We prefer films not screen in New York's five boroughs prior to our festival. We will factor in previous screenings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island when determining a films selection.
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We prefer films not be available online prior to the festival.
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Films must have been completed after January 1, 2024
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Non-English films must have English sub-titles.
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Works-in-progress will be considered, provided they will be completed 2 weeks prior to the festival.
DEADLINES
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Early Deadline: May 30, 2025
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Regular Deadline: July 4, 2025
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Extended Deadline: August 1, 2025
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Late Deadline: August 29, 2025
ENTRY FEES
Shorts
Open to all filmmakers based outside New York City (including filmmakers outside the U.S.A). All genres are accepted with total running time 40 minutes or less.
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Early Deadline: $39
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Regular Deadline: $49
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Extended Deadline: $59
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Late Deadline: $69
Made in NY
Open to filmmakers based in New York with shorts filmed (principal photography) in one of New York's five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island). All genres are accepted with total running time 40 minutes or less.
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Early Deadline: $39
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Regular Deadline: $49
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Extended Deadline: $59
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Late Deadline: $69
Entry fees are non-refundable
Entries will not be watched without entry fee payment
SELECTION
Film selection for the festival will be made by the screening committee.
Filmmakers will be notified via email of acceptance.
AWARDS
Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying
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Grand Prize
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Best International
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Best Drama
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Best Comedy
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Best Animation
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Best Documentary
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Best Experimental
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Best Sci-Fi
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Best Horror
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Best Music Video
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Best Web Series
If any award category does not meet the standard deemed award-worthy by the judges, it’s possible there will be no award given in that category.