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Grand Prize - Jazz infernal by Will Niava
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Best International - I Will Be Alright by Cyrus Neshvad
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Best Drama - Aftershock by Emily Caroline O'Hara
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Best Comedy - The Rainbow Chaser by Casey Brooks
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Best Animation - Pigeons by Amos Sussigan
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Best Documentary - The Muse by Wanda Nolan
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Best Experimental - River of Ink by Abe Abraham
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Best Sci-Fi - Artificial Paranoia by Michael Hagemeyer
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Best Horror - Ext. Cabin – Day by Gus Schiff
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Best Dance - I Tied My Shoes Today by Blasian Womack
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Best Music Video - Toostepper by Joseph Robert Redl
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Best Series - The Mid Life Crisis by Howard Bowler
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Best AI - It's Not the Water by Brian Dorrington Jr.
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Halyna Hutchins Cinematography Award - River of Ink by Abe Abraham
The New York Shorts International Film Festival returns October 9 to 15, 2026 with a powerful, curated slate of the very best in global short-form cinema.
This year’s lineup highlights an exceptional mix of bold new voices and acclaimed visionaries—ranging from breakout local talent to Academy Award-winning filmmakers. Discover an extraordinary collection of surprising, thought-provoking, and deeply moving stories spanning fiction, documentary, and animation.
Beyond the screen, festival-goers can look forward to dynamic filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and networking events designed to inspire both passionate audiences and film professionals alike.
The New York Shorts International Film Festival features 250 short films annually with special events, industry talks with honored guests.
An essential destination for independent storytellers with bold and compelling short films to reach a broad and diverse audience of film lovers and industry professionals in NYC.
New York Shorts is one of the premiere showcase of short-form cinema in North America.
A qualifying film festival for the Canadian Screen Awards.
FILMMAKERS ARE SAYING..
Mario Corry
Writer/Director / Black Mike
So much more than a film festival - NY Shorts created a community with care and compassion. Thoughtfully curated and organized, it's an artistic atmosphere that inspires everyone to aspire higher.
