[About Festival]

Every Film Has a Voice,
Every Story Matters

New York Indie ShortFest is a seasonal online festival celebrating bold indie storytelling — from raw first films to polished festival gems. Join hundreds of filmmakers from 30+ countries showcasing drama, docs, animation, horror & beyond.

📧 contact@nisfestival.org   •   📍 New York, Online

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Pick Your Category

10 awards — short, doc, sci-fi, horror, LGBT, animated & more

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Submit on FilmFreeway

Upload screener, poster & synopsis in 5 minutes

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Get Selected & Shine

Online screening + laurels, certificate & promotion

Ready to Premiere Your Story?

Season 2026 submissions are open — max 40 min, English subtitles

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