The 2009 Manhattan Short will be held in over 150 cities across the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia between the 20th and 27th of September 2009.
Mission: The Manhattan Shorts mission is to unite audiences from all seven continents of the globe for one week via the twelve most compelling short films submitted each year. One World One Week One Festival is emblazoned within the rings that surround the Festivals Logo and it is this mantra that sets us apart from any other film event of the year.
In 2009 we are inviting venues in Asia and The Middle East with venues in Africa scheduled for 2010 and ice stations in Antarctica in 2011.
For up-and-coming filmmakers what greater test for your film is there than to be judged in cinemas by a global audience?
Link In: Here are some links to help you navigate through this site:
Find a Venue Near You.
On the menu bar on the left hand side you will see the link VENUES & SCREENINGS. Simply click on that link. Once opened you will see the sub-menu for continents, countries and regions around the world. Click on which one applies to you and to find a venue near you.
Nominate A Venue!
On the sub-menu bar above you will see the link Nominate A Venue. Click on that link and type in the name of a venue near you that we should know about. We will contact that venue to encourage them to get involved in the Festival.
Join Your Local Mailing list
If the Festival is screening in your area we urge you join your local mailing list by clicking on JOIN THE MAILING LIST on the side bar menu. Mailing lists are broken down to into States with the USA, Provinces in Canada, States in Australia, and other Countries We highly recommend joining the mailing list as there are over 150 cities involved in the project and in some towns the press doesn't always pick up on all of the MANHATTAN SHORT news.
How do I enter my film?
Simply click on Film Entry 09 on the left, fill out your information and hit submit. An entry form will then be sent to you via email.
When is the winner announced?
The winner is always announced on the LAST SUNDAY in September in NYC and is posted on the website.