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New York, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Global Drama Project Film Festival is a New York City-based live screening event that showcases selected short and feature films, with awards, filmmaker Q&As, and networking activities. It is notable for programming across categories such as drama, comedy, queer cinema, BIPOC cinema, sci-fi/fantasy/thriller, and animation, with prizes including category awards, Best Actor, Best International Filmmaker, and Best of Fest grand prizes. It positions itself as a platform for emerging and underrepresented filmmakers and a competitive showcase within the New York indie festival circuit.[1][4][5]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2024
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