28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Main | Detroit Public Library | Detroit, MI

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Film lovers join us at Detroit Public Library in tangent with 6 other continents for the World's First Global Film Festival.
About this Event

During September 25–October 5, 2025, more than 100,000 film lovers will gather in over 400 screening venues across six continents for just one reason—to view 10 outstanding short films chosen as finalists in the 28th annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. You Be the Judge! Not only do MANHATTAN SHORT filmgoers get the chance to watch the best of the year’s international short films, every audience member also plays an integral part in deciding the winner. By casting their vote for their favorite film and actor, it is our worldwide audience that determines the ultimate winner! Past Film winners have been nomintated and won Oscars.

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Main | Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, United States

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