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Introduction to the film festival

Film Festival Highlights

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. PLEASE READ OUR RULES AND REGULATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING ANY PROJECT TO OUR FESTIVAL: Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

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

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited Children Humanistic Animals Food Women Education City Campus Sports Gay Old man Environment Home Political Workplace Special people
Video Format ：MPEG4 MOV MPEG
Rules & Terms Rules and Regulations: *Filmmakers from around the world who have produced feature films, short films, or documentary films within the last 7 years are entitled to apply to the International Filmmaker Festival of New York. *Festival has Competition Program and Promotional Program. *All non English projects should be in English Subtitles. * Feature films must be more than 40 minutes. *Short films must not exceed 40 minutes. *Animation must not exceed 15 minuses. *Music videos must not exceed 10 minutes. * Not acceptable projects are: Projects without English subtitles, Projects with technical problems, *Once the film has been selected and the results are published, it cannot be withdrawn from the festival program. *The festival can use your material for promotional purposes and to compile the festival catalog. The festival bears no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors in submitted materials. *By accepting to be part of our Festival, participants grant permission to be included in the festival video trailer or in any other arrangements that have been made with the Festival. * The Festival will award 10 (ten) prizes Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best feature Documentary Film, Best short Documentary Film, Best Actor Award, Best Actress Award, Best Screenplay Award, Best Animation, Best Music video and Best cinematography Award. *The application fee should be submitted at the same time as your submission, and it is non-refundable. * If you receive an award from our festival, someone from your team or any movie ambassador should be in the room to accept the award statue. If no one is there to accept your statue, we will send you only a digital certificate. * The festival will cover the cinema costs for the presentation of the film. All other personal expenses during the festival should be covered by the participant.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    15

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Prize
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2025-06-02
    Submission start time

  • 2025-07-31
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2025-12-31
    Regular Deadline

  • 2026-05-31
    Late Deadline

  • 2026-05-31
    Submission end time

  • 2026-06-01
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2026-06-01
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2026-06-26
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2026-06-30
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Feature Film
    Video length ：40 - 120
    Over 40 min, no longer than 120 min.

    2025/07/31
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/12/31
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2026/05/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Short Film
    Video length ：2 - 39
    Over 2 min, no longer than 39 min.

    2025/07/31
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2025/12/31
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2026/05/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Feature Documentary
    Video length ：40 - 120
    Over 40 min, no longer than 120 min.

    2025/07/31
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2025/12/31
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2026/05/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Short Documentary
    Video length ：2 - 39
    Over 2 min, no longer than 39 min.

    2025/07/31
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 15 Dollar

    2025/12/31
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2026/05/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Animation Short
    Video length ：1 - 15
    Over 1 min, no longer than 15 min.

    2025/07/31
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 15 Dollar

    2025/12/31
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2026/05/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Music Videos
    Video length ：1 - 10
    Over 1 min, no longer than 10 min.

    2025/07/31
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 15 Dollar

    2025/12/31
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2026/05/31
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival

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