Here are the nominees and award winners for each month. Please note that the ceremony is a limited screening of award-winning films and will be scheduled twice per year. January: Best Short: Award Winner –Continue reading2024 Winners and Nominees

Note 1: We did not have monthly selections before August. Note 2: Only finalists and winners are eligible for screening event. Note 3: The scheduled event for January 4th, 2024 was cancelled as most ofContinue reading2023 Winners and Nominees

New York Monthly Film Festival is thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for filmmakers around the world. If you have a compelling story to tell, an innovative vision to share, or a captivatingContinue readingNew York Monthly Film Festival – Call for Entries 2023

At the heart of our Monthly Short Film Selection is the recognition and celebration of diverse voices. We believe that every filmmaker has a story to tell, and short films offer a unique canvas forContinue readingSelection Process

Change is the essence of progress, and in our continuous quest to elevate the New York Festival, we have embarked on a transformative journey. In the past, our esteemed critics meticulously watched popular films andContinue readingNow We Support Short Films

In the challenging year that was 2020, the New York Film Festival persevered, bringing forth an incredible lineup of films that enthralled audiences from around the globe. The Grand Prize went to “Nomadland,” directed byContinue reading2020 Joint Festival

The New York Monthly Film Festival celebrated another triumphant year in 2018, with the jury recognizing the brilliance of “Roma,” directed by Alfonso Cuarón. This black-and-white masterpiece offered a deeply personal and evocative portrayal ofContinue reading2018 Critics Selections

Year 2017 marked the triumphant return of the New York Film Festival with “The Shape of Water,” directed by Guillermo del Toro, dominating the jury’s selection. This mesmerizing and visually stunning fairy tale took audiences onContinue reading2017 Critics Selections

Amidst a diverse and compelling selection of films, the jury’s hearts were captured by “Moonlight,” directed by Barry Jenkins. This poignant and intimate coming-of-age drama explored the struggles of identity, self-discovery, and acceptance in aContinue reading2016 Critics Selections

In a year marked by extraordinary storytelling and captivating performances, the New York Film Festival’s jury found itself spellbound by “Carol,” directed by Todd Haynes. This beautiful adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel, “The Price ofContinue reading2015 Critics Selections