Manhattan Short Film Festival 2025

Watch 10 short films alongside 500 venues worldwide. Each qualifies for an Oscar nomination. Vote for the best short and actor. Don't miss this global event!

The Manhattan Short Film Festival is back for its 27th season, featuring a brand-new set of short films for 2025. This annual event takes place in over 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 2025 will be automatically qualified for the Oscars of 2026. 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.

Following each screening, audience members are invited to vote for their favorite film and actor. The votes will be tallied up, and the winners will be announced the following Monday. Join us in selecting this year's favorite short film.

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