WFF News & Interviews

Seeking a location for filming? Look here!
April 17, 2026
Looking to shoot your film in the UN, Long Island Railroad, a hospital, jail, abandoned building or airport? Your local film office is the first place to start! Most every region in the US has a database of available locations, many of which are free to use or very low cost.
The Film Festival Guide
October 9, 2025
The Film Festival Guide includes insider tips on how to get into film festivals, avoid scam festivals, and make the most of your indie filmmaking journey.
WFF2025 Interviews
February 26, 2025
#WFF2025 International Film Festival filmmaker WFF Previews and Red Carpet interviews! #WFFSoDiverse #CelebrateDiversity
WFF 2025 Winners & Nominees
February 26, 2025
Congratulations to #WFF2025 International Film Festival Winners & Nominees! #WFFSoDiverse #CelebrateDiversity
Welcome to WFF2025 From the Manhattan Borough President
February 19, 2025
Welcome to WFF2025 from Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President.
From Inspiration to Innovation: The Making of RUN
February 19, 2025
RUN, directed by Bernard Kordieh, tells the story of a troubled writer running to escape the pain of a toxic relationship, crosses paths with a mysterious drifter living in his car, sparking an unlikely friendship that challenges both men to confront their pasts and find healing. Meet the director and see the NYC Premiere on February 21 @7:40PM at LOOK Cinemas (657 West 57th Street) as part of New York City’s 13th Annual Winter Film Festival.
“The Prison Show” might have you tuning into the Radio on Friday nights
February 19, 2025
“The Prison Show”, directed by Gabriella Kessler, is an official selection of New York City’s 13th Annual Winter Film Festival. The documentary showcases a Houston TX radio show created by former inmates and prisoners’ loved ones. The show keeps prisoners connected to the outside world and allows families to call in and leave messages for prisoners who are listening.
Spotlight on Korean Film at WFF2025
February 11, 2025
For our 2025 program, Winter Film Festival is proud to feature 8 remarkable films from Korea and Korean Americans, spanning a variety of genres from drama to horror to animation, comedy, documentary and sci-fi.
Spotlight on Black Women Directors
February 4, 2025
For our 2025 program, Winter Film Festival is honored to screen an incredible collection of nine films directed by Black Women! All screenings take place at LOOK Cinemas (657 West 57th Street)
Spotlight on Sports Documentaries at WFF2025
February 4, 2025
For our 2025 program, Winter Film Festival is honored to screen three amazing Sports Documentaries on Saturday February 22 from 7:15 pm – 9:20 pm at LOOK Cinemas (657 West 57th Street)

























