WINTER FILM FESTIVAL is New York City, and like our beloved City, we showcase the eclectic diversity and excitement of the independent arts world. The annual fest returns for an exciting 14th year, jam-packed with five days of outstanding films and director Q&A, panels and education sessions, glittering parties and tons of networking opportunities.
The festival highlights the work of emerging and under-represented filmmakers and will showcase 80+ films from around the world – animation, dramas, documentaries, comedies, romances, horror and music videos.
In a city overflowing with film fests, Winter Film Festival stands out for its authenticity and dedication to bold, independent cinema. Winter Film Festival believes that only by seeing others’ stories can we understand each other and only via an open door can the emerging artist enter the room.
SCREENINGS & EDUCATION SESSIONS
February 19 – 21 at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, located at 657 West 57th Street, New York. Screenings include a mix of shorts and feature-length films and Q&A Session with the filmmakers. Highlights include:
- Afternoon Shorts Matinees – Feb 19 & 20. Including Made in NY, Horror, Documentary and Animation
- Documentary Day – Feb 21. All documentaries, all day!
- Bloody Saturday Night Horror – Feb 21. A collection of frightening films!
- Educations Sessions – Feb 19 – 20. The Festival is dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers as they break into the industry. There will be six FREE educational and career-building sessions open to the public on a variety of film topics.
SOCIAL & NETWORKING EVENTS
Winter Film Festival continues to be a beacon for creativity, fostering a supportive environment for filmmakers to share their unique voices on the global stage. Our parties and social events offer exciting networking availabilities.
- OPENING NIGHT PRESS NIGHT & KICK OFF BASH – February 19 from 7-11pm. Filmmaker’s reception, industry networking and kick-off party. This event is free and open to the public.
- MIXERS & NETWORKING – Our festival lounge will be open daily at Mirabella Lounge @LOOK Cinemas, 657 West 57th Street. Hobnob with filmmakers, industry professionals and community partners at happy hours and networking events from February 19-21. Mixers are free and open to the public and include discounted drinks with screening ticket.
- GALA RED CARPET + AWARD CEREMONY February 22 5pm-11pm at Club 230FIFTH, 230 Fifth Avenue. Red Carpet 5pm, Awards Ceremony 7-8pm, After-Party 8pm onwards. With live performances from local NYC talent and appearances from film industry veterans. This event is free and open to the public (21+).
ABOUT WINTER FILM FESTIVAL
Winter Film Festival is an all-volunteer, minority and women-owned registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2011 in New York City by a group of filmmakers and enthusiasts. Our mission is to promote diversity, bridge the opportunity divide and provide a platform for under-represented artists and a variety of genres, viewpoints and approaches.
Winter Film Festival programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. We are proudly a member of the Film Festival Alliance and a top-reviewed festival on FilmFreeway.
