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A LINE BIRDS CANNOT SEE

Film A LINE BIRDS CANNOT SEE Directed by Amy Bench Separated from her mother by smugglers, a determined 12-year-old sets out across a desert with only a plastic…

A YEAR

Film A YEAR Directed by Jisun Jamie Kim NSF19 CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD

A Himalayan village woman yearns to provide a better life for her young daughters. But the…

ADA

Film ADA Directed by Eleanore Pienta Ada is an unlikeable competitive walker who makes a dress out of toilet paper and has an unfortunate…

BALIKBAYAN

Film BALIKBAYAN Directed by Rebecca Rajadnya NSF23 GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER / MATINEE TWO AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

A Filipina immigrant grapples with the physical distance…

BENNIFER

Film BENNIFER Directed by Ryan McGlade Jed's family isn't how he remembered it.

BEST PICTURE

Film BEST PICTURE Directed by Jay Giampietro Surprises are in store for a movie-obsessed firefighter who hosts an annual Academy Awards party.

BILL’S RECORDS

Film BILL’S RECORDS Directed by Chuck Przybyl 73 year old Bill Wisener, record store proprietor of 42 years, has a massive collection of hundreds of…

BLACKOUT

Film BLACKOUT Directed by Sofia Bonami A power outage in a prison classroom temporarily suspends the teacher and inmates in a reality with no…

BUZZKILL

Film BUZZKILL Directed by Peter Ahern NSF23 MIDNITE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

Tune in to the blind date woes of Rick and Becky.

CALL ME MOMMY

Film CALL ME MOMMY Directed by Haley Alea Erickson, Taylor Washington NSF24 NOBUDGE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

A pedantic mother-to-be hires a stranger to role-play as her unborn daughter.

CLOSE 2 ME – LADY JAMES MONROE

Film CLOSE 2 ME – LADY JAMES MONROE Directed by Laura Moss Halloween, night, New York City. A woman becomes haunted by a face in the crowd that she starts…

CONFESSIONS

Film CONFESSIONS Directed by Stephanie Kaznocha NSF24 MATINEE ONE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

After the death of a friend, two nuns in their golden years contemplate…

COUSINS

Film COUSINS Directed by Mandy Marcus NSF22 JURY PRIZE RUNNER UP

A Brooklyn teenager reunites with her Guyanese cousin for the funeral of a relative.…

CUBA SCALDS HIS HAND

Film CUBA SCALDS HIS HAND Directed by Abby Sun, Daniel Garber Behind the scenes of the annual high school rodeo championship, Naudy Exposito, a.k.a. 'Cuba,' feeds the bucking horses…

DAY ONE

Film DAY ONE Directed by Arielle Goldman A woman prepares for her day whilst on her period.

DEATH METAL GRANDMA

Film DEATH METAL GRANDMA Directed by Leah Galant 97 year-old Holocaust Survivor Inge Ginbserg decides to break out as a death metal singer.

DIDDIE WA DIDDIE

Film DIDDIE WA DIDDIE Directed by Joshua Erkman A French speaking otherworldly creature shows a recently separated couple what their true emotional needs and desires are.

DILATING FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS

Film DILATING FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS Directed by Nyala Moon NSF24 GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER

A whack, irreverent comedy about a black trans woman who tries to dilate, after…

DOMINANT SPECIES

Film DOMINANT SPECIES Directed by Joseph Sackett 10 aliens in human host bodies learn how to be men.

EL EXTRAÑO EN LA CASA RIVERA

Film EL EXTRAÑO EN LA CASA RIVERA Directed by Esteban Bailey NSF22 AUDIENCE AWARD: MIDNITE

Aida and her daughter struggle to survive the ravages of a hurricane in Puerto Rico,…

ELI, BRIEFLY

Film ELI, BRIEFLY Directed by Celine Sutter NSF24 THE FUTURE OF FILM IS FEMALE PRIZE WINNER

Newly successful actor Eli loses their keys after blacking out…

END OF TUNNEL

Film END OF TUNNEL Directed by Sam Sulam NSF19 MUSIC DRIVEN AWARD

Henny Mack ruminates on his past failures and how he uses positive feedback as a…

FANATIC

Film FANATIC Directed by Taran Killam NSF24 MUSIC DRIVEN PRIZE WINNER

Charlie & Gerald revive their early 2000’s boyband, 2N1, for a competition with prize…

FEATHERS

Film FEATHERS Directed by A.V. Rockwell Elizier, an emotionally-dejected new enrollee at The Edward R. Mill School for Lost Boys, must overcome memories of…

FLUTZ

Film FLUTZ Directed by Ryan McCown NSF24 MATINEE TWO AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

A rivalry between two figure skaters. And a witch.

FREE NOIR PAPILLON

Film FREE NOIR PAPILLON Directed by Lev Omelchenko, PhaeMonae NSF23 MUSIC DRIVEN AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

A short dance film about a mother’s relationship to her pregnancy, as she…

FRIENDS LIKE THAT

Film FRIENDS LIKE THAT Directed by Francesca de Fusco After getting dumped, Maia seeks solace by crashing with her best ex Alex.

GIRLS JUST WANNA

Film GIRLS JUST WANNA Directed by Stephania Dulowski GIRLS JUST WANNA is a gentle ode to the young women who shape New York with their own…

GOLDILOCKS

Film GOLDILOCKS Directed by Meryl Jones NSF24 CLOSING NITE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

Two siblings learn a painful lesson when one pursues the other into the…

HOW DOES IT START

Film HOW DOES IT START Directed by Amber Sealey It’s 1983 and 12-year-old Rain wants sex, the only problem is she has no idea what that means.…

I KNOW YOU SO WELL

Film I KNOW YOU SO WELL Directed by Justice Nnanna An intimate portrayal of the people who guide us into and out of this world. Eleven strangers working…

IN FULL BLOOM

Film IN FULL BLOOM Directed by Maegan Houang Cecile, an older Vietnamese-American hoarder, has her life upended when worms open a black hole in her house…

INHERITANCE

Film INHERITANCE Directed by Annalise Lockhart NSF22 MIDNITE WINNER

A Black family strives to shield their rural Vermont home from the gaze of the spirits…

INTIMACY WORKSHOP

Film INTIMACY WORKSHOP Directed by Eddie Prunoske NSF23 CLOSING NITE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

In a stark church basement, a group of dour men gather for a…

IT’S BEEN TOO LONG

Film IT’S BEEN TOO LONG Directed by Amber Schaefer Two ex-lovers meet at a rarely-used Aspen lodge to reignite their passions, but first they must confess their…

JESUS CHRIST IS VERY NICE (MARTHA STEWART IS SEVENTY SEVEN)

Film JESUS CHRIST IS VERY NICE (MARTHA STEWART IS SEVENTY SEVEN) Directed by MAURICE (Devan Joseph & Jason Gaines) A paranormal video that touches on Martha Stewart's age and Jesus Christ's demeanor.

KRUSH THE WRESTLER

Film KRUSH THE WRESTLER Directed by Alex Megaro NSF24 MIDNITE PRIZE WINNER, MIDNITE AUDIENCE AWARD

Exploring the innate intimacy of submission wrestling, a lifelong wrestler turns his…

LA BRUJA

Film LA BRUJA Directed by Eliza Cossio, Hayley Kosan A woman meets a witch who offers to help her after a break up.

LAYING OUT

Film LAYING OUT Directed by Joanna Arnow An absurd comedy about a woman who examines her relationship with a man she has just started seeing…

LOLLYGAG

Film LOLLYGAG Directed by Tij D’oyen NSF23 MIDNITE PRIZE WINNER

A woman recounts her sensual yet macabre childhood memory about the boy next door.

LOST BEYOND THE STARS

Film LOST BEYOND THE STARS Directed by Kayla Arend NSF23 MATINEE ONE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

On a deep space exploration, Captain Lorena is betrayed by the one person…

LOVELY

Film LOVELY Directed by Caroline Williams A young mother gets cosmetic facial injections. In glimpses of her daily routine, the woman’s frequent consultation of…

MAMI

Film MAMI Directed by Alessandra Lacorazza An overburdened daughter decides to abandon her obligations, sealing her depressed mother’s fate.

MARIPOSA

Film MARIPOSA Directed by Kristian Mercado Figueroa MARIPOSA is a poetic exploration on single motherhood.

MARISOL

Film MARISOL Directed by Zoé Salicrup Junco HUFFPOST IMPACT AWARD WINNER
MATINEE ONE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

When a young mother takes a risk to provide for her…

ME TIME

Film ME TIME Directed by Iyabo Boyd After a stressful work day, DEBORAH settles in for some intimate “me time" at home, until three other…

MEMORY XPERIMENT: KATHY ACKER

Film MEMORY XPERIMENT: KATHY ACKER Directed by Aïda Ruilova A short film based on the literary work of author Kathy Acker. Set in the 70's, the film…

MERCY

Film MERCY Directed by Nalani Williams NSF22 MUSIC DRIVEN WINNER

This experimental piece created for the song “Mercy” by musician Domino Kirke illuminates the grief…

MERRYMAN

Film MERRYMAN Directed by Gabe Harden, Zeke Spector For Ron Merriman, Christmas is not just a time of year, it’s a state of mind. Ron has…

MITSKI – A PEARL

Film MITSKI – A PEARL Directed by Art Camp, Danae Gosset, Saad Moosajee An emotional rollercoaster ride that takes you past the edge of the world and into a landscape of…

MOULDED

Film MOULDED Directed by Ahmad Bakrin NSF23 NOBUDGE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

Growing disconnected from friends, family, and the world around her, a young artist finds…

NARMIN’S BIRTHDAY

Film NARMIN’S BIRTHDAY Directed by Jenny Groza, Lydia Cornett NSF19 FESTIVAL JURY RUNNER-UP AWARD

The story of Narmin, an Azerbaijani teenager living in Brooklyn, and her grandmother…

NIGHT SWIM

Film NIGHT SWIM Directed by Victoria Rivera Three teenage girls break into a shut down pool. When uninvited guests show up, their friendship is tested…

NO AVOCADOS IN THE GHETTO

Film NO AVOCADOS IN THE GHETTO Directed by John Connor Hammond A satirical and musical take at the issue of food deserts.

NO FORKS IN THE ROAD

Film NO FORKS IN THE ROAD Directed by Jessica Le At a rest stop, May’s newly-found friendship with a stranger leaves her at a crossroads with her cultural…

NO OTHER GODS BUT ME

Film NO OTHER GODS BUT ME Directed by Alex Spott NSF23 OPENING NITE AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

In the midst of a sexual awakening, a religious teen musters up the…

NUEVO RICO

Film NUEVO RICO Directed by Kristian Mercado NSF22 AUDIENCE AWARD: MUSIC DRIVEN

A brother and sister stumble upon a celestial secret that changes their lives forever…

NYC TIPS AND TRICKS

Film NYC TIPS AND TRICKS Directed by Amber Schaefer NSF22 JURY PRIZE WINNER

A small time travel vlogger’s tour of Coney Island is interrupted by an unexpected call.

PEACE MANTRA

Film PEACE MANTRA Directed by Noel Spiva, Vango Jones NSF24 MUSIC DRIVEN AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER

A musical meditation for all the ways Vango Jones is welcoming peace into…

PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY

Film PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY Directed by Tynan DeLong NSF22 AUDIENCE AWARD: NOBUDGE

An anxious musician finds himself unable to leave his hotel room.

PRINCESS RITA

Film PRINCESS RITA Directed by Blair Waters NSF19 FESTIVAL JURY AWARD

A lonely insurance adjuster becomes consumed by his desire to meet his internet girlfriend,…

RARE: THE BOY WHO CRIED SWAG

Film RARE: THE BOY WHO CRIED SWAG Directed by King She
In the aftermath of BLM, the self-reflective, depressive Rico Sanche, brother of Raphael Briscoe, contemplates the tragic death…

ROLLER SKATES

Film ROLLER SKATES Directed by Micah Buzan ROLLER SKATES is from Nick Hakim's debut album "Green Twins," animation by Micah Buzan.

SEE YOU NEXT TIME

Film SEE YOU NEXT TIME Directed by Crystal Kayiza SEE YOU NEXT TIME reaches across the nail salon table to capture the intimate moments shared between a…

SHE

Film SHE Directed by Zena S. Dixon What happens when powerful women come together to play a powerful game? In this two-minute short, director Zena…

SKIN I’M IN

Film SKIN I’M IN Directed by Cody Buesing An original music video for the Brooklyn-based band Ghost Funk Orchestra.

SKIP DAY

Film SKIP DAY Directed by Ivete Lucas, Patrick Bresnan Intimate glimpses of one very special day in the lives of high-school seniors from an industrial corner of…

SOMETHING LIKE LONELINESS

Film SOMETHING LIKE LONELINESS Directed by Ben Epstein, Seth Epstein Upstairs-downstairs neighbors barter sounds captured in food storage containers. With the sounds come fragments of past relationships and…

SPARE PARTS

Film SPARE PARTS Directed by Emily Kaplan FIRST TIME FILMMAKER AWARD

A small time hustler spots a vulnerable woman in a truck-stop town on the edge…

SPIDER

Film SPIDER Directed by Marcela Biven NSF23 FUTURE OF FILM IS FEMALE PRIZE WINNER

A young mother struggles with her mother's death as her daughter…

STARFUCKERS

Film STARFUCKERS Directed by Antonio Marziale NSF23 FIRST TIME FILMMAKER AWARD WINNER

An intimate evening between a film director and a companion is disrupted when…

SWALLOW GRASS SNAKES

Film SWALLOW GRASS SNAKES Directed by Pepi Ginsberg Devin is the star of a sex video that goes viral. When she meets an over-eager fan she…

SYMPHONY

Film SYMPHONY Directed by Jai Moseley A kaleidoscopic film of unencumbered moments between people and places, centered in feelings, memory, and experiences that are…

TERMINALLY ILL

Film TERMINALLY ILL Directed by Christopher J. Cole NSF24 FIRST TIME FILMMAKER AWARD, OPENING NITE AUDIENCE AWARD

When a rapper is summoned to his grandmother’s deathbed, he…

THE BOOGEYWOMAN

Film THE BOOGEYWOMAN Directed by Erica Scoggins NSF19 MIDNITE AWARD

In the fever of her first period, a curious teenager is drawn to her small town’s…

THE DISHWASHER

Film THE DISHWASHER Directed by Nick Hartanto, Sam Roden A chef at a fine dining restaurant in New York City asks a Mexican dishwasher to find good…

THE FOLLOWER

Film THE FOLLOWER Directed by Stephanie Szerlip A misunderstood teen with dreams of escaping her dreary suburban life is tempted by a would-be internet stalker…

THE MAGNITUDINOUS ILLUMINOUS

Film THE MAGNITUDINOUS ILLUMINOUS Directed by Maya Tippett, Rachel Mills In between pouring shots at the bowling alley where he works, 66-year-old Pete Napolitano has been developing metaphysical…

THE MAKING OF PANTHERA

Film THE MAKING OF PANTHERA Directed by Renee Mao, Savannah O'Leary Brooklyn-based drag queen Panthera Lush spends painstaking hours behind the sewing machine designing couture-worthy looks. Weaving cinéma vérité…

THE NEIGHBORS’ WINDOW

Film THE NEIGHBORS’ WINDOW Directed by Marshall Curry THE NEIGHBORS’ WINDOW tells the story of Alli (Maria Dizzia), a mother of young children who has grown…

THE ONLY THING I LOVE MORE THAN YOU IS RANCH DRESSING

Film THE ONLY THING I LOVE MORE THAN YOU IS RANCH DRESSING Directed by Sydney Clara Brafman Ranch. Dipped. Chicken. Fingers.

THE SINGLES RETREAT

Film THE SINGLES RETREAT Directed by Jo Firestone NSF23 GRAND JURY RUNNER UP

Two old friends try to keep an open mind while attending a seniors-only singles…

THE SOLDIER

Film THE SOLDIER Directed by Sam Cullman, Trip Cullman NSF22 AUDIENCE AWARD: OPENING NITE

The story of 4 year old Sid, left to fend for himself after his…

THE TAXIDERMIST

Film THE TAXIDERMIST Directed by Natalie Johnson Claire, a woman taxidermist grieves her recent, late-term miscarriage that she has in the middle of the night…

THREADS OF DESIRE

Film THREADS OF DESIRE Directed by Bianca Di Marco NSF22 AUDIENCE AWARD: MATINEE

A farmer's monotonous life in the Italian countryside is unsettled after she steals an elegant…

TWIST

Film TWIST Directed by Aly Migliori No choice but to walk home alone, Hannah sees an opportunity for a ride, but others see an…

WESTFALIA

Film WESTFALIA Directed by Haley Finnegan Two Instagrammers must fight to post daily after their close competitor’s following doubles overnight.

WHITE ROCK SKATE

Film WHITE ROCK SKATE Directed by Mary Dauterman A delusional woman desperately clings to an abandoned skating rink and her memories of it.

WHITEOUT

Film WHITEOUT Directed by Lance Edmands When a young couple encounters a strange old man wandering in a snowstorm, they must decide if he…

YOU AND ME THIS SUMMER

Film YOU AND ME THIS SUMMER Directed by Emily Berge, Spencer Thielmann NSF22 AUDIENCE AWARD: CLOSING NITE

Set in rural Iowa, this is Regan and Addisyn’s last summer before college. As…