Manhattan Film Festival

03/16/2026

Sinners wins the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay!

It's writer and director Ryan Coogler's first Oscar.

Also won Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, and Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan).

03/15/2026

What are you using? 🤔

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🎥 50 SXSW films. 38 cameras. One clear winner 👉 https://ymcinema.com/sxsw-2026-camera-breakdown 👈See what cinematographers actually used at the festival 📊

02/16/2026

Legendary Actor Robert Duvall has died. What a tremendous career and legacy he's left behind

01/04/2026

There's nothing better than sitting in a theater, watching a movie on the silver screen 😍

You'll never convince me!

06/14/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sustainability summit has been canceled

06/12/2025

MFF is honored to kick off 2025 with the screening of Sheepdog The Movie-— screening Friday, June 13 at 9:00 PM at Cinema Village in NYC!

Written, directed by, and starring Steven Grayhm, SHEEPDOG tells the gripping story of a U.S. Army combat veteran battling PTSD, and the unexpected path to healing he finds when his estranged, ex-convict father-in-law shows up on his doorstep.

With an incredible cast including Virginia Madsen, Vondie Curtis Hall, Matt Dallas, and Lilli Cooper, this film is a deeply human story of trauma, family, and redemption.

🎖️ A must-see for anyone moved by stories of resilience, mental health, and post-traumatic growth.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now:
👉 https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/sheep-dog/

💬 Stick around after the film for a special Q&A with the cast & crew.

Let’s open this year’s festival with a film that MOVES us.

05/14/2025

IT'S OFFICIAL!

Selections have been made and the schedule with ticket links will be released today.

Congratulations to all of the filmmakers selected. We look forward to another great festival lineup!

You can find every film on our website :)

05/06/2025

Big news from the Manhattan Film Festival!

We just launched our Seed&Spark campaign AND introduced something brand new: MFF Plus+

Here’s what you need to know:

MFF Plus+ | June 23–26, 2025
Right after the 19th Annual Manhattan Film Festival wraps, we’re hosting a 4-day post-festival screening series at Cinema Village in NYC!

Filmmakers — this is for YOU:

-Book a commercial screening

-Keep 50% of ticket sales

-Showcase your film in a historic NYC theater

Discounted passes + screening packages are only available via Seed&Spark — and prices go up once public sales start!

BACK THE CAMPAIGN NOW:

https://seedandspark.com/fund/manhattan-film-festival

BONUS: Official MFF Selections drop May 12th — stay tuned for the full lineup and all things festival: premieres, panels, after-parties + more.

Let’s build what’s next for indie film. Together.

03/28/2025

We've got some exciting things on the horizon for the 19th Annual MFF at the iconic !

Events and info coming soon, and passes will go on sale in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned! You don't want to miss out 😲

03/03/2025

INSANE design work!

"Wicked" wins the Oscar for Best Production Design. https://trib.al/7OnO2Ob

03/03/2025

"El Mal" wins the Oscar for Best Original Song. https://trib.al/LoAQrEZ