2025 Festival Schedule
2025 Festival Schedule
July 10-16
We'll be posting memes that you'll only get if you watch the films!
Opening night screenings with a Q&A with the filmmakers and reception after
Virtual Screening of all the Honorable Mentions
Join us in beautful Central Park for a picnic and mixer!
The second slate of films with a Q&A with the filmmakers and a reception after.
Join us for a fun Movie trivia and some networking from 4 PM -7 PM!
Join us at cacio e pepe for a very special guest speaker, Michael Slovis! The cinematographer of Breaking Bad and much more! The talk will cover a range of topics from his start, to his philosophy/methodology of cinematography, and of course his work on Breaking Bad. Stay after for some networking!
Join us on Zoom at 2 pm to hear from industry professionals, Matt Maloney and Lisa Green! For this panel, we’ll cover everything about working on sets–how to get jobs in the first place, how to make/maintain connections, and an overview of the “unwritten rules”!
Join us at Taboonia at 7:30 pm to hear from young Jewish filmmakers!
Conversations in recent years around representation in film have sparked reckonings and important conversations. This is no less the case for Jews, and many young Jewish filmmakers find themselves coming to terms with what that means for them. In this panel, we’ll talk about it with three of them and try to delve into the essential question, “What impact will my film have on representation for the Jewish community?”
Join us at 2 pm on Zoom to hear from NYCSFF filmmakers!
Join us for an inspiring and informative panel featuring emerging filmmakers as they delve into the art and logistics of producing student films. From pre-production planning to navigating tight budgets and working with first-time crews, our panelists will share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from student-led sets.