Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world when the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival takes place during September 28th to October 8th, 2023. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The Final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically become qualified for the Oscars of 2025.