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New York, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The New York Film Festival is a noncompetitive, highly curated festival held at Lincoln Center in New York City and regarded as one of the most prestigious film festivals in the United States. It is notable for presenting a selective lineup of new international art-house films, short films, experimental works, and restorations, often including New York or North American debuts, and it plays an important role in shaping awards-season conversation and the film canon.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2023
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