New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts)
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The New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) is an international, juried festival dedicated to short-form cinema and founded in 2005 by filmmakers David Barba, James Pellerito, and Jennifer Pellerito. It is notable for its Manhattan screenings at Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, its audience awards, and its competitive categories spanning drama, comedy, documentary, animation, LGBT, foreign-language, and student shorts. The festival is significant as a long-running New York showcase for emerging and international filmmakers, with a history of screening shorts from around the world.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 22 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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