New York Super Shorts Film Festival
Emerging or unverified festival
The New York Super Shorts Film Festival is an international short-film festival in New York launched in 2020 as an East Coast edition of the Super Shorts International Film Festival. It is notable for its focus on short films in all forms, including experimental, underground, and arthouse work, and it has been described as an IMDb-qualifying event and one of Final Cut Magazine’s Top 50 Emerging Film Festivals worldwide.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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