New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts)

The main submission deadline for New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) is around 30 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) costs from USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

No premiere requirement. New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Yes. New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) takes place in New York, United States.

New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run New York City Short Film Festival (NYC Shorts) through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.