International Filmmaker Festival Of New York - Iffny 16th Edition (16)

영화제 시작: 25 6월 2027      영화제 끝: 27 6월 2027

The International Filmmaker Festival of New York is a global industry event held annually in the world’s most iconic center of arts, New York City. Each year, the IFFNY festival brings to New York world premieres of films from around the globe, and gives the American audience unique opportunities to discover international cinema.

The mission of IFFNY Festival is to promote and aid the development of the international cinema and film authors. Our goal is to act as the main meeting point where international cinema converges in a spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange through the presentation of the finest and most recent achievements in world cinema.

Each year IFFNY presents Red Carpet screenings of feature, short films, documentary, animation & music videos , followed by Q&A, workshops, reception with artists and organizers, VIP afterparty and Award Night Gala.

The International Filmmaker Festival of New York is one of the leading platforms of international cinema, dedicated to artists who embody diversity, innovation and creativity.

This Edition will award 10 (ten) prizes for the best participatory works:

- Best Feature Film Award
- Best Short Film Award
- Best feature Documentary Film
- Best short Documentary Film
- Best Actor Award
- Best Actress Award
- Best Screenplay Award
- Best cinematography Award
- Best Animation
- Best Music video

IFFNY Rules and Regulations

1. Eligibility

The International Filmmaker Festival of New York (IFFNY) welcomes submissions from filmmakers worldwide. Films must have been completed within the last seven years and may be submitted in any eligible festival category.

2. Festival Programs

IFFNY presents two official programs:

Competition Program: All films selected to compete for the festival's official awards. All films in this program are evaluated by the festival jury.

Spotlight Non-Competition Program: Showcases selected films presented as part of the festival's official screenings but not eligible to compete for awards. This program celebrates outstanding cinematic works and provides filmmakers with an opportunity to present their films to international audiences.

IFFNY reserves the right to determine the appropriate program for each selected film. Selection for the Spotlight Non-Competition Program does not imply eligibility for competition awards.

3. Language and Subtitles

All films containing dialogue in languages other than English must include English subtitles.

4. Submission Requirements

Films with significant technical problems, poor audio or visual quality, or missing required English subtitles may be disqualified from consideration.

5. Official Selection and Withdrawal

Once a film has been officially selected and the selection results have been announced, it may not be withdrawn from the festival program without prior written approval from the festival organizers.

6. Promotional Materials

By submitting a project, participants grant IFFNY permission to use submitted promotional materials, including film stills, posters, trailers, and brief excerpts, for festival-related publicity, marketing, social media, and the official festival catalog.

All intellectual property rights remain with their respective owners.

7. Festival Screenings and Publicity

By accepting an official selection, filmmakers authorize IFFNY to present their films as part of the festival program and to include approved promotional materials in festival trailers, announcements, and other festival-related activities.

8. Awards and Recognition

This edition will honor cinematic excellence with 10 Main Competition Awards and 8 Special Recognition Awards.

Main Competition Awards

Best Feature Film

Best Short Film

Best Feature Documentary Film

Best Short Documentary Film

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Feature Screenplay

Best Short Screenplay

Best Cinematography

Best Director

Special Recognition Awards

The festival will present Special Recognition Awards across selected categories celebrating creativity, innovation, and diverse forms of cinematic expression.

9. Submission Fees

All submission fees must be paid at the time of submission and are non-refundable, regardless of the selection outcome.

10. Award Acceptance Policy

Award recipients are encouraged to attend the festival's Awards Ceremony in person or designate an official representative to accept the award on their behalf.

IFFNY does not ship or deliver physical award statuettes under any circumstances. Winners who are unable to attend or arrange for a representative to accept their award will receive a digital award certificate upon request.

All unclaimed award statuettes will be disposed of following the Awards Ceremony and will not be available for collection or shipment afterward.

11. Festival Expenses

IFFNY covers the cinema costs associated with official festival screenings. Filmmakers and participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, transportation, and other personal expenses.

12. Copyright and Ownership

By submitting a project, participants confirm that they own or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for the submitted work, including music, images, and other copyrighted materials.

The submitting party is responsible for any claims arising from unauthorized use of third-party materials.

13. Selection and Jury Decisions

All submissions are subject to review by the festival's selection committee. Official selections and award winners are determined through the festival's evaluation and jury process.

All selection and award decisions are final.

14. Festival Programming

IFFNY reserves the right to modify screening schedules, venues, program arrangements, and event activities when necessary.

15. Acceptance of Rules

By submitting a project to the International Filmmaker Festival of New York, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the festival's Rules and Regulations.