Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026

Join over 100,000 film lovers across the world to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Don't miss this FREE global event! Choose from one of three showings.
The MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is back, featuring a brand-new set of short films for 2026. This annual event takes place in over 400 cities across six continents, where film lovers are given the unique opportunity to watch and vote on a selection of exceptional short films.
Every film selected for MANHATTAN SHORT 2026 will be automatically qualified for the Oscars of 2027. Additionally, MANHATTAN SHORT does a full week's run at a cinema in Hollywood which is advertised in the LA Weekly, providing an excellent platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work to a global audience. This unique festival format unites audiences across the globe through the shared experience of watching great films, while also providing a stage for emerging filmmakers to reach a global audience and be recognized for their exceptional work.
Following each screening, audience members are invited to vote for their favorite film and actor. The votes will be tallied up, and the winners will be announced the following Monday. Join us in selecting this year's favorite short film.