Festival start: 10 June 2026
Festival end: 13 June 2026
ABOUT The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF)
Celebrating Film, Creativity, and Community!
Event Days: JUNE 10 - 13 /2026
Main Venue: Producers Club Theaters, 358 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 United States
The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF NYC) proudly takes the spotlight, inheriting the legacy from TNFF in Sweden. As of Feb 2025, our dedicated team begins a new era, shifting the festival hub from Sweden to the bustling streets of New York City. With five successful years hosting film festivals across Sweden, Spain, and the USA, we're excited to continue the journey in the vibrant cinematic landscape of NYC!
The North Film Festival (TNFF) born in Stockholm, Sweden, in Feb 2020, is set to continue its legacy in New York City. Proudly supporting Scandinavian filmmakers and independent talents from all over the world.
TNFF NYC, an IMDb qualifier, is an international film festival (scripted, animated, documentary, music video). Dedicated to showcasing a wide range of international and American shorts and feature films of all genres. We offer both online screenings and an annual live screening and awards event in the heart of New York City.
What sets us apart is our partnership with The North Film Festival Stockholm in Sweden (April 24 - 25 / 2025 ONLINE) and the LOVE & HOPE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in Barcelona (L'HIFF) (Oct 1 - 4, 2025), Spain. With this strong foundation and five years of combined experience, we have already proven our ability to curate exceptional cinematic experiences.
Get ready for a phenomenal film festival in New York City. We have the skills, passion, and vision to make it one of the greatest!
IMDb Awards Listing Qualifier's The North Film Festival - New York CIty:
https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0057059/overview/
IMPORTANT: The social Media will be share for both film festivals The North Film Festival Stockholm - Sweden and The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF)
Website for The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF):
www.thenorthfilmfestnyc.com
Main Venue: Producers Club Theaters, 358 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 United States
Each quarter, the submitted projects are judged by an enthusiastic team of film industry professionals and academics.
TNFF Welcomes you to the city that never sleeps New York - United States.
New York is the most ethnically diverse, religiously varied, commercially driven, famously congested, and, in the eyes of many, the most attractive urban centre in the country. No other city has contributed more images to the collective consciousness of Americans: Wall Street means finance, Broadway is synonymous with theatre, Fifth Avenue is automatically paired with shopping, Madison Avenue means the advertising industry, Greenwich Village connotes bohemian lifestyles, Seventh Avenue signifies fashion, Tammany Hall defines machine politics, and Harlem evokes images of the Jazz Age, African American aspirations, and slums. if you're selected for the screenings in New York City on Feb 2025!
We are also extending an exclusive invitation to films from our sister festivals:
• Love & Hope International Film Festival - Barcelona (Oct 1 - 4, 2025)
• The North Film Festival - ONLINE - Stockholm - Sweden (April 24 - 25, 2025)
• Los Angeles Fantasia Fest - Los Angeles, CA (Nov 20 - 21, 2025)
We can’t wait to meet you at the festival! In the meantime, we’d love for you to join our Facebook community, where we share exciting updates about filmmaking and our festivals.
Best International Short Film (certificate)
Best Short Film of the States (certificate)
Best American Short Film (certificate)
Best Script Short Film (certificate)
Best Script Feature Film (certificate)
Best Experimental Short Film (certificate)
Best Student Film (certificate)
Best Music Video (certificate)
Best Web Series (certificate)
Best LBGTQ Short Film (certificate)
Best Drama Short Film (certificate)
Best Horror Short Film (certificate)
Best Scandinavian Short Film (certificate)
***OMITTED 2025 - 2026***
Best Short Documentary (certificate)
Best Sci-Fi Short Film (certificate)
Best Animation Short Film (certificate)
Best Swedish Short Film (certificate)
***OMITTED 2025 - 2026***
Best Cinematography in Short Film (certificate) ***OMITTED 2025 ***
Best Actor in Short Film (certificate)
Best Actress in Short Film (certificate)
Best Director in a Short Film (certificate)
Best Producer Short Film (certificate)
Best Cinematography in Feature Film (certificate) ***OMITTED 2025 ***
Best Director Feature Film (certificate)
Best Actor Feature Film (certificate)
Best Actress Feature Film (certificate)
Best LBGTQ Feature Film (certificate) ***OMITTED 2025 ***
Best Documentary Feature (certificate)
Best Feature Film (certificate)
Best Horror Feature Film (certificate) ***OMITTED 2025 ***
The festival will only screen films with representatives present at the event in New York City. If no representative is available, the film will remain selected but will only be showcased online. Priority for screenings is given to films with representatives attending the festival, including local filmmakers from USA.
Rule: Timely Filmmaker Engagement and File Submission
As part of our commitment to running a well-organized and professional festival, filmmakers are required to stay engaged and respond promptly to all communication. This includes submitting files, attendance forms, and other requested materials by the stated deadlines.
Failure to meet these deadlines may result in your film being excluded from the schedule, as we cannot make adjustments once the final program is locked.
It is the filmmaker's responsibility to provide the necessary materials on time. After the deadlines have passed, no further accommodations can be made.
STUDENTS: We are proud to support student filmmakers worldwide by offering a discounted submission fee. However, if you submit your film under the student category, you must be prepared to provide valid proof of your student status upon request. Failure to do so will result in your film being removed from the selection, nominations, and schedule, as it constitutes a violation of our terms and rules.
Late Submissions and Screening Limitations:
If you submit your film within two months of the festival’s start date, please note that selected films will primarily be scheduled for online screenings due to constraints with the finalized in-person schedule. While we will make every effort to accommodate your film for an in-person screening if space becomes available, this cannot be guaranteed. Please keep this in mind when submitting close to the festival date.
Nominations Eligibility for Late Submissions:
Films submitted within one month of the festival’s start date may still be selected for screening ONLINE only but will not be eligible for nominations in any award categories. This is to ensure fairness and allow adequate time for the selection committee to review all submissions thoroughly.
We encourage filmmakers to submit their projects as early as possible to ensure the best possible experience at the festival.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a successful festival experience for everyone.
The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF)
By submitting your film, you agree that The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF)) can use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster/Stills) for promotional purpose.
To submit a film, you must have created the project yourself, own the rights or have permission from the owner of the content to submit the film to us, you are entitled of that responsibility and you as a filmmaker YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE RIGHTS OF YOUR FILM.
PLEASE READ THE RULES BELOW THOROUGHLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:
You must fully comply with these Entry Rules & Regulations, including all deadlines, film length, entry material and other requirements
The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF) will review films in their entirety. Films will be watched and reviewed by members of the Selection Committee; a professional group of filmmakers, film enthusiasts and critics. Films are scored accordingly.
ALL FILMS THAT MAKE THE FINAL SELECTION ARE REQUIRED TO SEND US A H.264 (We will let you know what format we need from your film) FORMAT OF THEIR FILM TO US VIA WETRANSFER (Best) OR ANY LINK THAT WE CAN DOWNLOAD THEIR FILES FROM
1. Entries in foreign languages must come with - English subtitles.
2. All entries must have been completed AFTER January 1st 2023;
At TNFF, we follow the Academy standards for film classification:
- Short Films: Runtime of up to 39 minutes and 59 seconds.
- Feature Films: Runtime of 40 minutes or longer.
3. Any film submitted to the The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF) can be re-submitted at any time for a second chance.
4. Works in progress are accepted.
5. You must own or be given all of the rights to anything you submit to the festival.
6. Multiple entries are allowed. You can submit more than one film to the same category. But keep in mind the entry fee must be paid for each one.
7. At our discretion, we may choose to transfer a film to the correct category, but only if the appropriate level of submission fee has been paid.
8. A screening committee determines which films shall be exhibited, submissions are not guaranteed to be shown. All decisions of the committee are final. Except for the audience award, separate juries select festival winners
9. After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified.
10. The winners of The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFF) will be officially announced and presented with their awards during the prestigious Awards Ceremony Gala, taking place at the festival on June 13, 2026, at 7 PM (New York time). To preserve the excitement and integrity of the event, no winners will be revealed beforehand—all awards will be unveiled exclusively during the ceremony.
11. Submissions are NON-refundable. We cannot be held liable for materials which are lost or damaged.
12. We totally retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes through our online website + platforms or email.
13. If your film is selected by our festival, you automatically agree that we may use images from your project for marketing purposes for our festival. If you do not agreed, and do not consent to give us promotional rights to your material, please let us know with a call or via email; and then we will withdraw your film from the promotion of our festival. If we do not receive any notification from you within 48 hours after your film is selected, we will assume that you agree this policy.
By official selection, you agree to be publicly recognized as an official selection project through social media.
14. The festival will not pay any fee for screening a film.
15. The festival WILL NOT cover any filmmaker expenses. Please note, you will be totally responsible for your airfare, accommodation and other travel expenses.
16. The Festival will only screen films with representatives of the same. If not, it will continue to be selected, but will go online. The priority is for those who are at the Festival (Including Local Filmmakers).
17. Students- Please submit to the proper category - Graduate, College, High School or younger and supply a student ID.
18. All non-English films must have English subtitles embedded into the video. This is mandatory.
19. Before submitting your projects to The North Film Festival - New York City (TNFFNYC), we kindly requested that you carefully read and familiarize yourself with our festival's terms and rules. As part of our commitment to maintaining a respectful and positive environment, TNFFNYC retained the right to unselect any film, even if it had been selected and nominated, if we found any form of disrespect towards our festival and no refund will be provided .
Your cooperation in adhering to our guidelines was greatly appreciated, and we were delighted to have celebrated the magic of cinema with you.
I also acknowledge that the film submission fee does not guarantee acceptance and no refund will be provided if my film is not selected. Applicants who do not follow the guidelines will not be accepted.
Feature Film
Short and Feature Films >40' 180'<
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Open to all genres, including LGBTQ+, Horror, and Action. Submissions from all nationalities are welcome. Eligible films will compete for the Best Feature Film Award.
International Short Film
Short and Feature Films
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International Short Film
Open to all genres and nationalities. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
American Short Film
Short Films >1' 40'<
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North America + Central America + South America and Caribbean only
Short Film of the States
Short Films >1' 40'<
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This category is dedicated to recognizing the outstanding creativity and talent within the United States' short film industry. Here, we feature and celebrate short films that are exclusively made and produced within the USA, highlighting the diverse storytelling and filmmaking skills from across the nation.
Documentary Feature
Short and Feature Films >40' 180'<
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Open to all genres and nationalities. Submissions must be above 40 minutes in length.
Documentary Short
Short Films >1' 40'<
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Open to all genres and nationalities. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
Horror Short Film
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Open to all nationalities. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
LGBTQ Short Film
Short Films >1' 40'<
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Open to all nationalities. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
Script Feature Film
Script / Pitch >40p 130p<
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For scripts for feature films please send the full script or a treatment up to 4 pages via email at info@thenorthfilmfestnyc.com
Script Short Film
Script / Pitch >1p 40p<
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For scripts for short films you can send the full script or a treatment up to 2 pages via email at info@thenorthfilmfestnyc.com
Music / Dance Video or Film
Short Films >1' 21'<
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Live performance by the music composer of the original score of a film. All genres are accepted. Open to all nationalities.
Animation Short Film
Short Films >1' 40'<
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Open to all genres and nationalities. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
European Short Film
Short Films >1' 40'<
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Open exclusively to short films produced in or originating from Europe. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
Drama Short Film
Short Films >1' 40'<
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Only Drama - Open to all nationalities. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
Sci-Fi Short Film
Short Films >1' 40'<
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Sci-Fi Only - Open to all nationalities. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
Experimental Short Film
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Experimental only - Open to all nationalities. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
Web Series
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Only Web Series or TV Series any length - Open to all genres and nationalities.
Scandinavian Short Film
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Only short films from Scandinavian countries are eligible. The participating countries include Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. Submissions must be under 40 minutes in length.
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