Greetings from NYS Governor Kathy Hochul
It is my pleasure to send greetings to everyone gathered for the 14th annual Winter Film Festival.
Welcome to WFF2026 from the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment
The New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is honored to welcome you to the 14th annual Winter Film Festival.
Winter Film Festival 2026 Lights Up NYC with 100+ Films & Unmissable Events!
Winter Film Festival is returning to the Big Apple for its 14th year! The festival places a special emphasis on highlighting the work of under-represented filmmakers, and for 2026, the festival will showcase 103 films from around the world – from animated films, documentaries, dramas, horror films and music videos, 20 student films, 34 first-time directors, half made by women and half by BIPOC directors.
Winter Film Festival proudly unveils 2026 Official Artwork
Original artwork by Matt Curtis has been selected to represent NYC’s 2026 Winter Film Festival
Winter Film Fest 2026 Opens for Submissions
Winter Film Festival is returning to the Big Apple for its 14th year – February 18-22 2026. The festival places a special emphasis on highlighting the work of under-represented filmmakers. Works of all genres and lengths are considered for selection.
