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Brooklyn, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Cinema338 is a Brooklyn short film screening event held at UNIT J in Bushwick that spotlights up-and-coming filmmakers from New York City. It is notable as a community-focused, noncompetitive showcase that presents films in an open, social setting rather than as a traditional awards-based festival, making it more of a grassroots networking event than a major circuit institution.[1][2]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2023
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