Manhattan Short Film Festival

The Manhattan Short Film Festival is back for its 26th season, featuring a brand-new set of short films for 2024. This annual event takes place in more than 400 cities across six continents, where film lovers are given the unique opportunity to watch and vote on a selection of exceptional short films. This year's festival will present a selection of 10 short films, each no longer than 18 minutes, representing a wide variety of genres, including drama, comedy, animation, and documentary. The films have been selected from hundreds of entries from around the world, providing audiences with a captivating cinematic experience during a single week.

Every film selected for Manhattan Short 2024 will be automatically qualified for the Oscars of 2025. Additionally, Manhattan Short does a full week's run at a cinema in Hollywood which is advertised in the LA Weekly, providing an excellent platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work to a global audience. This unique festival format unites audiences across the globe through the shared experience of watching great films, while also providing a stage for emerging filmmakers to reach a global audience and be recognized for their exceptional work.