Manhattan Short Film Festival - Presented by The SAFE Center

MANHATTAN SHORT has announced the Final Ten selections for its 29th Annual Short Film Festival, a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between September 24th and October 4, 2026. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Ten Finalists will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified.