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Astoria, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Last Shot Film Festival is a New York City-based festival that spotlights independent filmmakers, especially artists working in service and hospitality who are pursuing filmmaking as a creative calling. It is notable for its bar-and-restaurant screenings, industry-led panels, and networking opportunities, and it typically showcases short films across many genres, with submissions under 18 minutes. The festival's significance lies in its support for emerging indie filmmakers through awards, collaboration, funding, and distribution connections within the broader festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2024
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