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New York Short Film Festival

New York, United States · Est. 2014 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals

Tier ATrusted
New York, United States
100
Legitimacy Score

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Strong legitimacy signals

Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.

  • 12 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at Cinema Village
  • Press/industry coverage
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Overview

The New York Short Film Festival is a New York City festival dedicated to short-form cinema, showcasing films from around the world across categories such as drama, comedy, documentary, animation, and other independent shorts. It is notable for its long-running role as a platform for emerging filmmakers and for its visibility in the short-film circuit, including recognition as a qualifying festival for the Canadian Screen Awards.

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+65 pts)

  • 12 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at Cinema Village
  • Press/industry coverage
  • Wikipedia-verified (34 refs, 28 languages)
  • 7 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)

Red Flags (-0 pts)

No red flags found

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Has FilmFreeway community ratings
  • Documented history with archived programs
  • Named venues with external verification
  • PRESS_COVERAGE
  • WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
  • INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY

Festival Details

Founded

2014

Venue

Cinema Village

Screenings

Physical screenings confirmed

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Avg. rating

4.5/ 5

Reviews

111

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At a glance

Legitimacy Score100/100
TierTier A
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway4.5★ · 111

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