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NEW YORK CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

New York, NY, United States, North America

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Feature, Short

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NEW YORK CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

New York, NY, United States, North America

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General Information

edition

12th

organizers

Caroline Johnston

President

Melissa Wilson

Organizer

Contact details

New York, NY United States

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info@nyciff.com

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Venue

Dolby Theater 1350 6th Avenue New York, New York 10019, , United States Show me on the map

About the festival

SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR 2021 EVENT WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

TO CELEBRATE OUR 12th ANNIVERSARY

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
NYCIFF MISSION STATEMENT:
NYCIFF, New York City International Film Festival was founded in 2009 to celebrate the arts of film.
A 501 C (3) for the Arts, was founded with the purpose to New York City the center of For indie filmmakers in the US and a door to international talents to bring their creativity to USA.
providing opportunities to emerging and established filmmakers, writers, directors and performers giving the New York City platform to showcase their creativity: Films, TV Shows Documentaries and performers to enriches the lives of its citizen while contributing to the Local Economy

We want to encourage filmmakers from all over the world to participate in this event with the support of the City of New York.
Submit your film to one of the circuit’s most celebrated Film Festivals

♣ BEST SHORT FILMS UP TO 15 MINUTES
♣ BEST SHORT FILMS ABOVE 15 MINUTE TO 40 MIN.
♣ BEST SCI-FI SHORT FIM
♣ BEST HORROR SHORT FILM
♣ BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
♣ BEST ACTRESS IN A SHORT FILM
♣ BEST ACTOR IN A SHORT
♣ BEST DIRECTOR IN A SHORT FILM

♣ NYCIFF FOUNDATION
PHILANTHROPIC AWARD FOR ART CULTURE & FILM

♣ FEATURE FILMS CATEGORIES

All feature-length shot in New York City are eligible for the:
♣ Best New York Narrative”
♣ Best New York Documentary” awards.

♣ BEST DOCUMENTARY

♣ BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

♣ BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

♣ BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

♣ BEST LEADING ACTRESS

♣ BEST LEADING ACTOR

♣ BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

♣ BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

♣ BEST DIRECTOR IN A FEATURE FILM

♣ BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

♣ BEST FEATURE FILM

About

SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR 2021 EVENT WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

TO CELEBRATE OUR 12th ANNIVERSARY

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
NYCIFF MISSION STATEMENT:
NYCIFF, New York City International Film Festival was founded in 2009 to celebrate the arts of film.
A 501 C (3) for the Arts, was founded with the purpose to New York City the center of For indie filmmakers in the US and a door to international talents to bring their creativity to USA.
providing opportunities to emerging and established filmmakers, writers, directors and performers giving the New York City platform to showcase their creativity: Films, TV Shows Documentaries and performers to enriches the lives of its citizen while contributing to the Local Economy

We want to encourage filmmakers from all over the world to participate in this event with the support of the City of New York.
Submit your film to one of the circuit’s most celebrated Film Festivals

♣ BEST SHORT FILMS UP TO 15 MINUTES
♣ BEST SHORT FILMS ABOVE 15 MINUTE TO 40 MIN.
♣ BEST SCI-FI SHORT FIM
♣ BEST HORROR SHORT FILM
♣ BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
♣ BEST ACTRESS IN A SHORT FILM
♣ BEST ACTOR IN A SHORT
♣ BEST DIRECTOR IN A SHORT FILM

♣ NYCIFF FOUNDATION
PHILANTHROPIC AWARD FOR ART CULTURE & FILM

♣ FEATURE FILMS CATEGORIES

All feature-length shot in New York City are eligible for the:
♣ Best New York Narrative”
♣ Best New York Documentary” awards.

♣ BEST DOCUMENTARY

♣ BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

♣ BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

♣ BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

♣ BEST LEADING ACTRESS

♣ BEST LEADING ACTOR

♣ BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

♣ BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

♣ BEST DIRECTOR IN A FEATURE FILM

♣ BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

♣ BEST FEATURE FILM

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

NEW YORK CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GENERAL RULES 2021

GENERAL RULES:



1. New York City International Film Festival defines a short film as any film with a running time less than 40 minutes.



2. New York City International Film Festival defines a feature film as any film with a running time greater then 40 minutes up.



3. Films must have been completed in the current or previous year ( 2019 /20/2021).




4. The applicant holds the sole responsibility of copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film. Films including unauthorized copyrighted material are ineligible.



5. Films not in English must be subtitled in English unless dialogue is minimal and not necessary for the comprehension of the Film.

6. If your film is accepted You Must send us the POSTER, Film Information, Trailer and Film in MP4 Blu Ray or DCP - within ONE (1) week of the film acceptance, if not we will overturn the Accepted to Unaccepted film without any prejudice

7. Accepted films must be in Blu-Ray or DCP  
 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
:
1. Films CAN BE RETURN IF FILMMAKER SEND US A PRE-PAID FEDEX OR ANY OTHER CARRIER THEY WISH TO USE.




2. NYCIFF is under no obligation to provide comments regarding submitted films to any applicant. The festival is not responsible for any internal comments obtained by the applicant regarding their film.
DATES & DATELINES:
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2020
REGULAR DEADLINE December 31, 2020
LATE DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2021
EXTENDED DEADLINE: MARCH 10,2021
NOTIFICATION: MARCH: 15, 2021
FESTIVAL DATES: APRIL 8 -9 -10, 2021
Location:
DOLBY, 1350 Sixth Avenue corner 55th St. NY 10003

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

NARRATIVE FEATURE FILMS
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $150
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

FILMS UP TO 120 MINUTES. NO PREMIERE REQUIREMENT , PROJECT COMPLETED BY 2017

HORROR FEATURE
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $150
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

FILMS UP TO 120 MINUTES. NO PREMIERE REQUIREMENT , PROJECT COMPLETED BY 2017

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $150
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

FILMS UP TO 120 MINUTES. NO PREMIERE REQUIREMENT , PROJECT COMPLETED BY 2017

ANIMATED FEATURE
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $150
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

ANIMATED FILMS UP TO 120 MINUTES. NO PREMIERE REQUIREMENT , PROJECT COMPLETED BY 2017 we accept 2D & 3D

SCI-FI FEATURE
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $150
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

FILMS UP TO 120 MINUTES. NO PREMIERE REQUIREMENT , PROJECT COMPLETED BY 2017

TV SERIES FEATURE - TV SHOWS
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $150
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

ANY TV SERIES UP TO 60 MINUTES. NO PREMIERE REQUIREMENT , PROJECT COMPLETED BY 2017 WE ACCEPT ALSO COOKING PROGRAMS, STAND COMEDY, REALITY TV

NARRATIVE SHORT FILMS Up to 15 Minutes
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $60
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

FILMS FROM 1 MINUTE UP TO 15 MINUTES INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2016

SHORT FILMS 15.01 minutes to 40min
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

FILMS FROM 15 MINUTES UP TO 40 INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2016

DOCUMENTARY SHORT Up to 15 Minutes
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $200
Description

DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS FROM 1 MINUTE UP TO 15 MINUTES INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2019

DOCUMENTARY SHORT 15.01 Minutes Up to 40 min
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS FROM 15 MINUTES UP TO 40 MIN. INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2016

SCI-FI - SHORT - Up to 15 Minutes
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

SCI-FI SHORT FILMS FROM 1 MINUTE UP TO 15 MINUTES INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2016

SCI - FI SHORT 15.01 Minute up to 40 Minute
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

FILMS FROM 15 MINUTES UP TO 40 MINUTES INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2019

ANIMATED SHORT FILM Up to 15 Minutes
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $250
Description

ANIMATED SHORT FILMS FROM 1 MINUTE UP TO 15 MINUTES INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2016

HORROR SHORT FILMS Up to 15 Minutes
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

HORROR SHORT FILMS FROM 1 MINUTE UP TO 15 MINUTES INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2016

HORROR SHORT FILM 15.01Minutes up to 40Min
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

TV SHOW /TV PILOT Up to 22 Minutes
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

ANY TV SHOW - TV PILOT UP TO 22 MINUTES INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2018

WEB SERIES
Entry fees
Early Bird (4th September, 2020) $100
Late (12th February, 2021) $300
Description

WEB FILMS FROM 1 MINUTE UP TO 15 MINUTES INCLUDING CREDITS, NO PREMIERE REQUIRE, PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER DECEMBER 2018

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