The Manhattan Film Festival was recently named “25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee: 2012” by MovieMaker Magazine. Our mission is dedicated to developing and discovering new ways to help filmmakers pursue a career out of filmmaking. In the process we introduce filmmakers and their work to new and expanding audiences. Every year we work to program a diverse film lineup ranging from student filmmakers and first time directors/actors to the industry's most accomplished talent. To support independent filmmakers we offer a widely popular revenue sharing program. The festival is covered by local, national, and international media including the outlets found below.