Taffny

The Americas Film Festival New York takes place every year in New York City.

TAFFNY a project of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education of City College of New York (The City University of New York - CUNY). TAFFNY's mission is to represent the rich diversity of the cultures, languages and stories of North America, Central America, and South America along with their associated islands.

12/11/2025

✨ Felicidades, Juan Carlos! ✨
We are proud to congratulate co-founder and CUNY professor Juan Carlos Mercado on his election as a Corresponding Member of the North American Academy of the Spanish Language () — one of only five academics honored this year as “creators of recognized international prestige.”

Dean of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at CCNY’s Center for Worker Education , Juan Carlos has been recognized for his extraordinary academic career, his dedication to expanding educational access, and his leadership in the study, teaching, and international promotion of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.

celebrates him as “a pioneer in expanding educational access and international cooperation,” highlighting his research on Spanish Florida and Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, which offers new perspectives on the cultural impact of Spanish colonization in the U.S.

From all of us at TAFFNY: Bravo, Juan Carlos! Your work continues to inspire our mission and our community. 🎉📚🇪🇸🇺🇸

06/24/2025

🏆✨ TAFFNY 2025 – Short Film Competition Winners!

From bold animation to poetic resistance and powerful social stories, these short films captured the spirit, complexity, and creativity of the Americas.

We proudly present the award-winning shorts of this year’s competition—selected by our esteemed juries for their originality, emotional impact, and cultural relevance. 🎬🌎

🎞️ The Americas Award for Best Animation
QUIMERA by Darwin B. Moreno 🇨🇴
🎶 A vibrant critique of tech worship—visually stunning and satirically sharp.
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🎞️ Special Jury Mention – Animation
SUNRISE FALLING by Alexander M. Salomon 🇺🇸
🤖 A moving, ironic twist on outdated robots, despair, and solidarity.
📲 .photography

🎞️ Best Documentary Short
RESILIENCIA by Weiner Méndez Solano 🇨🇷
🚶 A tribute to the strength and dignity of migrants.
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🎞️ Best Experimental Short
IN DEPTHS by Nadia Louis Dermarchais 🇨🇦
🌀 A deeply personal exploration of identity, legacy, and resistance.

🎞️ Special Jury Mention – Fiction
PUQUIO by Samantha Avila 🇵🇪
🌿 A dreamlike and tender portrayal of Indigenous life told in Quechua.

🎞️ Best Fiction Short
ENCUENTRO AMERICANO by Liz T. Vázquez 🇺🇸
⚡ A raw, explosive portrait of fractured lives in modern America.

🎤 Huge thanks to all the filmmakers—those who joined us in person and those who shared their words and stories from afar. Your films moved and inspired us.

🎟️ Visit www.taffny.com for full festival coverage.

06/24/2025

🎉📸 What an unforgettable finale to TAFFNY 2025!
Our Closing Night & The Americas Award Ceremony at the National Museum of the American Indian was a true celebration of storytelling, talent, and community.
✨Thank you to everyone who joined us and stayed for the engaging Q&A following the NY Premiere of So Surreal: Behind the Masks by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson—a powerful documentary that gave voice to Indigenous artists and their stories.
💬 We are deeply grateful to all the filmmakers, jurors, guests, volunteers, and especially our audience who supported us throughout this incredible 9-day journey across the Americas through cinema.
🙏 Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and cultural partners:
Ron Barceló, Instituto Cervantes NY, MNN, CUNY CWE, The Graduate Center, La Nacional, the Consulate General of Colombia in New York, and the National Museum of the American Indian.
🎟️ Let’s keep celebrating the voices, diversity, and creativity of the Americas.
📲 Visit www.taffny.com to relive every moment.

06/24/2025

🎉📸 What an unforgettable finale to TAFFNY 2025!
Our Closing Night & The Americas Award Ceremony at the National Museum of the American Indian was a true celebration of storytelling, talent, and community.

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us and stayed for the engaging Q&A following the NY Premiere of So Surreal: Behind the Masks by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson—a powerful documentary that gave voice to Indigenous artists and their stories.

💬 We are deeply grateful to all the filmmakers, jurors, guests, volunteers, and especially our audience who supported us throughout this incredible 9-day journey across the Americas through cinema.

🙏 Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and cultural partners:
Ron Barceló RD, Instituto Cervantes New York , Manhattan Neighborhood Network MNN, CCNY Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at CWE, The Graduate Center, CUNY, the Consulate General of Colombia in New York, and Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

🎟️ Let’s keep celebrating the voices, diversity, and creativity of the Americas.

📲 Visit www.taffny.com to relive every moment.

06/20/2025

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 - Registration Required (link in Bio)

CLOSING NIGHT AND THE AMERICAS AWARD CEREMONY
*In partnership with the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
1 Bowling Green, NY, 10004
6:00 PM THE AMERICAS AWARD WINNING CEREMONY

6:30 PM SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS - NY Premiere
Neil Diamond (Cree), Joanne Robertson | Canada | Documentary | 2024 | 88 min.

AWARDS:Toronto International Film Festival, Official Selection

Followed by a conversation between directors Neil Diamond, Joanne Robertson and the Smithsonian National Museum of American Indian’s Collections Manager, Maria Galban

*Reception to follow sponsored by Ron Barcelo by invitation only

🎟️ FREE and open to the public (*ID required to enter the building)
📲 Full schedule & info at www.taffny.com

06/19/2025

06/18/2025

06/18/2025

“Director Álvaro Álvarez de Lugo invites you to discover the myth, music, and magic of Carlos Gardel in the NY Premiere of Gracias y Hasta Siempre: ¡Gardel Está Vivo! — a poetic documentary that blurs the line between legend and reality.

🎬 TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 – 6:30 PM
📍 Consulate General of Colombia in New York
10 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017

🇨🇴 An unforgettable journey through tango, memory, and Colombian identity — only at TAFFNY 2025.
🌐 More info at www.taffny.com
🎟️ FREE and open to the public

06/17/2025

06/16/2025

06/15/2025

🎬 TAFFNY 2025 is here! Festival Director Diana Vargas invites you to an exciting week of Latin American cinema and culture from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20.

📍Daily program highlights will take place at iconic venues across New York City, including:
🎞️ MNN
🎓 The Graduate Center – CUNY
🇨🇴 Consulate General of Colombia in New York
📚 Instituto Cervantes New York
🏛️ Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

✨ Don’t miss our Closing Night celebration on Friday, June 20 — an unforgettable evening of films, special guests, and community spirit.Join us and experience the best of Latin cinema in NYC!

Full program and more info: www.taffny.com
Free and open to the public

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