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New York Film Screening Festival (1)

Deadlines

01 Apr 2025
Call for entries

31 Mar 2026
Final deadline

4
mths

15 Apr 2026
Notification date

30 May 2026
31 May 2026

Address

New York, 10010, New York, New York, United States

Festival description

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Any Genre

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Online and Physical Location

Production date: Any

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films

Feature Films

AI Tools

Any language

Subtitles
English

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English

Festival description (Edition: 1)

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

>>> Looking for Maximum Exposure? You’re in the Right Place. <<<

Welcome to the New York Film Screening Festival (NYFSF).

A home for filmmakers who believe their work deserves to be seen and celebrated.

Located in the heart of New York City, NYFSF connects storytellers and audiences through multiple screenings each year, both online and in person.

Every submission is featured and promoted on our social media platforms, ensuring your film reaches new viewers and gains meaningful visibility around the world.

Our mission is to showcase the creativity, passion, and imagination that define today’s independent cinema. From deeply personal stories to bold visual experiments, we celebrate films and animations that move, inspire, and stay with the audience long after the screening ends.

We welcome all types of films and animations, both feature-length and short, across every style and genre. Whether it is live action, 2D or 3D animation, stop motion, experimental, or mixed media, every voice and vision has a place here.

Submit your film now. Your film deserves to be seen.

Prizes and qualifications

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

Rules

1. General Policy
We accept all genres and styles of animation. All submissions must comply with the content policies of Instagram and Facebook:

https://transparency.meta.com/policies/community-standards/

Submissions that violate these guidelines may have their promotional posts removed, which could affect the visibility of your work on our social media platforms.

If any content is flagged as potentially non-compliant, we may request alternative still images before posting. Only approved materials will be shared on NYFSF’s official platforms.

2. Technical Requirements

File format: MP4 or MOV
Resolution: Minimum 1920x1080
subtitles: Required for all non-english films

3. Screenings
Selected works will be featured in online screenings hosted via Zoom or YouTube Live, offering international exposure to audiences worldwide.

At the end of the year, outstanding films will be showcased in-person in New York City as part of our annual event.

Screening schedules will depend on the number of submissions. All participants will be notified once details are finalized and provided with the streaming link.

4. Permissions
By submitting your work—including films, still images, posters, and trailers—you grant the New York Film Screening Festival (NYFSF) permission to promote your project across our platforms and include it in festival screenings.

While NYFSF aims to feature every submission on social media, we reserve the right to determine what content can be shared publicly if it may conflict with platform guidelines.

5. Copyright
Submitters must hold all rights to the materials used in their film, including music, visuals, and written content. NYFSF is not responsible for any copyright infringements or legal disputes arising from submitted works.

6. Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to maintain professionalism and respect within the NYFSF community.
Hate speech, harassment, or offensive comments will result in removal and permanent disqualification from all NYFSF-related activities.

7. Respect for Artists
Every submission represents the effort, creativity, and passion of its creator. NYSAF values and celebrates all participants equally and encourages a positive, supportive community of artists.

8. Refund Policy
All submission fees are non-refundable, regardless of withdrawal, disqualification, or changes to the screening schedule.

9. Additional Services
To help maximize exposure, NYFSF offers optional services including:

1. Professional reviews providing in-depth feedback on your film
2. Artist interviews highlighting your creative journey

Learn more at https://nyfilmscreeningfest.com/

10. Agreement
By submitting your work, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the rules, terms, and policies outlined by the New York Film Screening Festival (NYFSF).

Short Animation

Short Films 40'<

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Animations under 40mins

Short Film

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Films under 40mins

Feature Animation

Short and Feature Films >40'

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Animations over 40mins

Feature Film

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Films over 40mins

Student Short Film

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Films under 40mins

Student Feature Film

Short and Feature Films >40'

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Films over 40mins

Student Short Animation

Short Films 40'<

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Animations under 40mins

Student Feature Animation

Short and Feature Films >40'

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Animations over 40mins

Review

Short and Feature Films

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-8% 184$
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Get a 500-word professional film review from experienced critics. After purchase, it will be published within 15 days on nyfilmscreeningfest.com/reviews and promoted on our social media.

Interview

Short and Feature Films

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-8% 230$
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Get featured in an official filmmaker interview on our website. After purchase, we’ll send you a list of interview questions. Your interview will be published within 15 days after we receive your answers and materials: nyfilmscreeningfest.com/interviews.

Best Experimental Film

Short and Feature Films

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Best Experimental Animation

Short and Feature Films

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Best Narrative Film

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Best Narrative Animation

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Best Student Experimental Film

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Best Student Experimental Animation

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Best Student Narrative Film

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Best Student Narrative Animation

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Best Commercial Film

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Best Commercial Animation

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Best AI Film

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Best AI Animation

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Best Trailer

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Best Poster Design

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Best Editing

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Best Cinematography

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Best VFX

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Best Actor

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Best Actress

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Best Supporting Actor

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Best Supporting Actress

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Best Story

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Best Character Design

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Best Sound Design

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Best Original Score

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Best Creative Award

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