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International New York Film Festival INYFF (13)

Deadlines

01 May 2026
Call for entries

21 May 2026
Early deadline

30 Jun 2026
Standard deadline

30 Aug 2026
Late deadline

30 Sep 2026
Extended deadline

4
mths

01 Oct 2026
Notification date

23 Oct 2026
23 Oct 2026

Address

305 East 4th Street, 14701, Jamestown, NY, Chautauqua County, United States

Festival description

Short film festival 44'<

Feature film festival >45' 90'<

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Genres

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

Production date: Any

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films 44'<

Feature Films >45' 90'<

AI Tools

Any language

Subtitles
English

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Festival description (Edition: 13)

Festival start: 23 October 2026 Festival end: 23 October 2026

The 2026 DIAMOND GLOBE AWARDS will be held Friday, October 23 at the CAPPA THEATER of the historic Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY.

The CAPPA THEATER with a new screen reaching the entire length of the stage, has updated state of the art lighting and sound system.

The elegant historic 200 seat theater has a stage for the presentation of the Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the evening, "AND" the festival will be live streamed worldwide by private ticket access.

Our MEGA DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD will be awarded to those attending the in-person event and presented in numerous categories and sub-categories.

Our awards also include worldwide film and music distribution!

The worldwide live stream will be in real time so if you are in another country or unable to attend the live event you can see it taking place as it is happening with all in person Q and A's and the prestigious Diamond Globe Awards at the end of the day!

In the INYFF first time filmmakers with no-budgets to seasoned pros with name talent and bigger budget films screen together in the most eclectic film festival anywhere in NY and the world. Submit today and become part of the INYFF family.

DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD WINNERS, All deliverables must be met including a trailer and the film in a Prores HQ file for distribution.

For screening at the CAPPA THEATER in Jamestown, NY an MP4 in 1920 x 1080 resolution required.

The International New York Film Festival is seeking outstanding filmmakers of all ages. Innovative, creative, unique in their vision. All genre are accepted.

Unfortunately due to the importance of the film submission revenue in operating the Festival we are unable to offer fee waivers. Recognizing the funding challenges that filmmakers face we encourage you to take advantage of the EarlyEarly Bird Deadlines.

Prizes and qualifications

ONE BEST AWARD WINNER IN EACH CATEGORY!

DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD winners will receive the magnificent 14" glittering, mirrored Globe trophy with a world wide distribution deal for all winners with films over 45 minutes for features and over 22 minutes each episode for TV/Web series.

ALSO, THE BEST OF THE BEST "DIAMOND GLOBE AWARD". A huge 14" glittering, mirrored platinum globe for the TOP FILM of the entire festival, .

DIAMOND GLOBE AWARDS are only awarded to those ATTENDING THE LIVE EVENT!
Those not attending but received an award can purchase a trophy on our website.

Not all official selections are screened LIVE but ALL official selections are qualified for all awards and distribution deals. Those Official Selections attending the live event are given first placement in the screening schedule.

NOTE: FOR THOSE NOT ATTENDING the LIVE EVENT BUT AN AWARD WINNER, CUSTOM DIGITAL CERTIFICATES ARE SENT WITH A LAUREL. Trophies can be purchased on our website.

Film and Music Distribution Awards presented at the Diamond Globe Awards.

Rules

CAPPA THEATER, MP4 in 1920 x 1080 resolution

Send Posters to;
INYFF FESTIVAL SUBMISSION
P.O. BOX 373
ELLINGTON, NY 14732

Only completed films may be submitted. (No rough cuts).

Foreign films MUST have English subtitles burned into the film.

Films must have been made between 2015 and 2026.

Filmmaker must own all rights to their film and music and/or have secured rights.

Competition is open to U.S. and International entries. International films must be in English or with English subtitle.

"THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OF SUBMISSION FEES!"

It is up to the filmmaker to keep on top of all notifications and emails sent about the INYFF 2025.

All rules and requirements must be met.

It is up to each submitter to keep on top of all email communications. We are a interactive event.

. All those submitting are advised to sign up for a FREE VIMEO account if they do not already have one.

Best Director

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

Extended 75$ 69$ 57.75$ 30 Sep 26

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Best Short Film (16 minutes to 30 minutes)

Short Films >16' 30'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

Extended 75$ 69$ 57.75$ 30 Sep 26

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Shorts of all genre.

Best Feature (Budget over $250,000)

Feature Films >45'

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

Extended 75$ 69$ 57.75$ 30 Sep 26

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Best Feature (Budget over $250,000) ( 45 minutes or longer)

Best Actress/Actor

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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Best Documentary

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

Extended 75$ 69$ 57.75$ 30 Sep 26

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Animation

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

Extended 75$ 69$ 57.75$ 30 Sep 26

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Music Video

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

Extended 75$ 69$ 57.75$ 30 Sep 26

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Music Video

Best Feature (Micro-Budget under $250,000)

Short and Feature Films >45'

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

Extended 75$ 69$ 57.75$ 30 Sep 26

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Best Feature (Micro-Budget under $250,000) ( 45 minutes or longer)

Best Feature (No-Budget under $25,000)

Short and Feature Films >45'

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

Extended 75$ 69$ 57.75$ 30 Sep 26

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Best Feature (No-Budget under $25,000) (45 minutes or longer)

Best Woman Filmmaker

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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Best Woman Filmmaker

Best Christian/Inspirational

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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Best Christian/Inspirational

Best Trailer

Short Films 4'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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(A half minute to three and half minutes)

Best Screenplay

Script / Pitch

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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Winners chosen in multiple genre.

Music Score/Film Score

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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Music Score/Film Score

Experimental

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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Experimental

TV or Web series

Short and Feature Films >22'

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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Micro-Short

Short Films >1' 7'<

Fee

-8%

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Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

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MICRO SHORT 1 to 7 minutes. Based on number of submissions received, there could be several sub-genre awards presented within this category. All subjects may be submitted, comedy, drama, music, animation, documentary, etc...

Macro-Short

Short Films >8' 15'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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SHORT, SHORTS 8 to 15 minutes. Based on number of submissions to this category there could be sub-genre awards presented. You may submit, comedy, drama, thrillers, animation, documentaries, musicals, etc...

Macro-Short

Short Films >30' 44'<

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 50$ 46$ 38.5$ 21 May 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 46.2$ 30 Jun 26

Late 70$ 64.4$ 53.9$ 30 Aug 26

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MACRO-SHORT (30 minutes to 44 minutes)

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