Showcasing Short Films
in a Big Way

September 26 & 27, 2026 (NYC)
March 1-7, 2027 (Cleveland)

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Voted Best Festival!

About NYC Festival

We showcase up and coming filmmakers, at the local, national and international levels, who strive to advance the art of film.

About CLE Festival

Join Us for Our 16th Annual Festival (Cleveland)

March 1-7, 2027

And Our 2nd Annual Festival in NYC!

September 26 & 27, 2026

NYC Submissions

Submissions for the 2026 NYC festival are now open!

CLE Submissions

Submissions for the 2027 CLE festival are opening soon.

NYC Venue

Learn more about Spicy Moon at Bowery in New York City, NY.

CLE Venue

Learn more about Atlas Cinemas at Shaker Square in Cleveland, OH.

Shout Out to Our Sponsors and Partners

2026 Official Festival Sponsor

2026 Executive Producer Sponsors

General Sponsors

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