Tier 3
New York, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The main submission deadline for New Directors/New Films is around 1 February 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to New Directors/New Films costs Free early, then EUR 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. New Directors/New Films accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
New Directors/New Films takes place in New York, United States.
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