New York Film Screening Festival (1)

Festival start: 30 May 2026      Festival end: 31 May 2026

Submit your film to the New York Film Screening Festival and be automatically considered for 33 award categories! NYFSF is dedicated to maximizing exposure for your work. Every submission will be featured on our social media, helping your film reach a wider audience.

We host online screenings every three months and hold an annual in-person screening event in New York City, giving your work the opportunity to be seen both globally and on the big screen.

To maximize exposure, we offer a special deal package that includes:

Professional reviews to provide insightful feedback.

Artist interviews to share your creative journey.

A guaranteed opportunity for an in-person screening in New York City, bringing your work to a live audience.

Best Short Film
Best Student Short Film
Best Short Animation
Best Student Short Animation
Best Feature Film
Best Student Feature Film
Best Feature Animation
Best Student Feature Animation
Best Experimental Film
Best Student Experimental Film
Best Experimental Animation
Best Student Experimental Animation
Best Commercial Film
Best Commercial Animation
Best Individual Film
Best Student Individual Film
Best Individual Animation
Best Student Individual Animation
Best Trailer
Best Poster Design
Best Editing
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best VFX
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Student Director
Best Character Design
Best Sound Design
Best Screenplay
Best Creativity Award

1. All Genres Accepted NYFSF accepts films of all genres and formats, including live action, animation, and experimental works.

2. No Length Restrictions There is no minimum or maximum runtime. Both short and feature-length films are welcome.

3. Original Content Only All submitted works must be original and free of copyright infringement. Any unauthorized use of copyrighted music, footage, or visual elements will lead to disqualification.

4. Sensitive or Mature Content We accept films containing sensitive or mature themes; however, to comply with social media platform policies, NYFSF reserves the right to determine whether such films will be promoted through our public channels.

5. Promotion Rights By submitting, you grant NYFSF permission to use stills, trailers, and excerpts for promotional purposes across our platforms.

6. Non-Refundable Fees Submission fees are non-refundable under any circumstances, including withdrawal or disqualification of the film.

7. Minimum Technical Requirements All films must be submitted in a minimum resolution of 1080p HD. Poor quality or low-resolution files may be rejected.