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- [RESENTMENT](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/resentment/) - 6/25-7PM-THEATER 1-CINEMA VILLAGE
- [KING OF NEW YORK PUNK](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/music-combo/) - CINEMA VILLAGE-THEATER 1 6/23 AT 9PM
- [UNBANKED](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/unbanked/) - 6/26-7PM-THEATER 1
- [PANCAKES AND SYRUP](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/pancakes-and-syrup/) - 6/21-5PM
- [THE CENTER OF DISTANCE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/the-center-of-distance/) - 6/21-1PM-THEATER 1
- [GREETINGS FROM ARIZONA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/greetings-from-arizona/) - 6/19-9PM-THEATER 1
- [COMEDIC SHORTS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/comedic-shorts/) - 6/19-7PM
- [VARIETY SHORTS 2](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/variety-shorts-2/) - 6/18- 5PM
- [Shorts & Documentary](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/thriller-block/) - 6/17-9PM
- [VANISHING: A LOVE STORY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/vanishing-a-love-story/) - Story Line Vanishing: A Love Story is a documentary about award-winning novelist Cai Emmons and her loving, open-hearted journey towards death. In 2021, at the age of 70, Cai was diagnosed with ALS. Taking place in 2022, during the last six-months Cai’s life, the film is, first and foremost, a story about the agency of
- [VARIETY SHORTS BLOCK](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/variety-shorts-block/) - 6/17-1PM- THEATER 1
- [Opening Night Spotlight: SHEEPDOG Kicks Off the 2025 Manhattan Film Festival With a Powerful Premiere](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/opening-night-spotlight-sheepdog-kicks-off-the-2025-manhattan-film-festival-with-a-powerful-premiere/) - The Manhattan Film Festival is honored to kick off its 2025 edition with the emotionally raw and deeply resonant SHEEPDOG. Join us Friday, June 13 at 9 PM, on the iconic Cinema Village stage in Greenwich Village, as this captivating drama takes center stage. SHEEPDOG—written, directed by, and starring Steven Grayhm—is a deeply moving story set
- [SHEEPDOG](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/sheepdog/) - 👇 Purchase your ticket using the checkout below. Please present your ticket (digital or printed) upon arrival.
- [DARK COMEDY SHORTS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/dark-comedy-shorts/) - 6/16-9PM-THEATER 1
- [CLOSING WEEKEND SHORTS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/closing-weekend-shorts/) - 6/21-3PM
- [WASHED AWAY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/washed-away/) - 6/26-5PM
- [THAT CREEP FROM THE BAR LAST NIGHT](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/that-creep-from-the-bar-last-night/)
- [INTERNATIONAL SHORTS PROGRAM](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/international-shorts-program/) - 6/19-1PM-THEATER 1
- [SINS OF THE FATHER](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/sins-of-the-father/)
- [OPENING DAY PILOTS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/opening-day-pilots/)
- [MY LAST WORDS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/my-last-words/) - 👇 Purchase your ticket using the checkout below. Please present your ticket (digital or printed) upon arrival.
- [DRAMATIC SHORTS PROGRAM](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/dramatic-shorts-program/) - 7PM-6/14-THEATER 1
- [SPORTS BLOCK](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/sports-block/) - 6/15, 1PM
- [PARK LIFE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/park-life/) - 6/15-5PM-THEATER 1
- [DRAMATIC FAMILY SHORTS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/dramatic-family-shorts/) - 6/15-9PM - THEATER 1
- [EMERALD CITY INC](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/emerald-city-inc/) - 6/16-12PM- THEATER 1
- [SIRENS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/sirens/) - 6/16-3PM-THEATER 1
- [SATURN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/saturn/) - 6/16-5PM-THEATER 1
- [THE SWAN WAY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/the-swan-way/) - 6/16-7PM-THEATER 1
- [DOCUMENTARY SHORTS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/documentary-shorts/) - 6/17-3PM- THEATER 1
- [MYTH OF THE GHOST KINGDOM](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/myth-of-the-ghost-kingdom/) - 6/17-5PM-THEATER 1
- [ROMANTIC SHORT COMEDY BLOCK](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/romantic-short-comedy-block/) - 6/17-7PM-THEATER 1
- [DEAR GENTLEMEN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/dear-gentlemen/) - 6/18-1PM
- [YELLOW HOUSE AFGHANISTAN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/yellow-house-afghanistan/) - 6/18-3PM
- [A MORE PERFECT UNION](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/a-more-perfect-union/) - 6/18-9PM-THEATER 1
- [DOCUMENTARY PAIR](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/documentary-pair/) - 6/19-3pm-Cinema Village, Theater 1
- [BEST MAN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/best-man/) - 6/19-5PM
- [BEFORE 1619: SHE TOOK JUSTICE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/before-1619-she-took-justice/) - 6/19-8:15PM
- [MISTURA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/mistura/) - 6/20-1PM-THEATER 1
- [DRAMATIC FILM BLOCK](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/dramatic-film-block/) - 6/20-3PM-THEATER 1
- [BEARS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/bears/) - 6/20- 5PM- THEATER 1
- [IN THEIR HANDS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/in-their-hands/) - 6/20-9PM
- [VARIETY OF SHORTS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/variety-of-shorts/) - 6/21-9PM-THEATER 1
- [PERSONAL COURAGE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/personal-courage/) - 6/22-1PM
- [OUR LADY OF QUEENS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/our-lady-of-queens/) - 6/22-3PM
- [UNITED CRAFTS OF AMERICA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/united-crafts-of-america/) - 6/22-4:15PM
- [CLOSING DOC PROGRAM](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/closing-doc-program/) - 6/22-5PM
- [IN THE RED](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/in-the-red/) - 6/23-1PM
- [THE MARATHON](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/the-marathon/) - 6/23-5PM
- [LIONS OF MESOPOTAMIA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/lions-of-mesopotamia/) - 6/24-1PM
- [EUGENE ONEILL'S -THE FIRST MAN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/eugene-oneills-the-first-man/) - 6/24-3PM
- [THE GRAND STRAND](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/the-grand-strand/) - 6/25-1PM
- [BACK TO ONE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/back-to-one/) - 3PM-6/25
- [SHORT FILMS-VARIETY2](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/short-films-variety2/) - 6/22-7PM
- [MY LITTLE MOON](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/my-little-moon/) - 6/25- 5PM
- [BITTERSWEET](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/bittersweet/) - 6/26-1PM
- [BECOMING VERA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/becoming-vera/) - 6/26-3PM

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/) - Share Mistura “In 1960s Peru, a privileged French-Peruvian woman’s life unravels when her husband’s betrayal ostracizes her from elite society, and leads… More Info Get Tickets Share Before 1619: She Took Justice Journey to Angola and discover the feats of an extraordinary African warrior Queen who fought European invaders in the 1660s… More Info Get
- [About](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/about/) - Get To Know 20th Annual MFF–2026 The 20th annual Manhattan Film Festival will again be hosted at Cinema Village just steps from Union Square. The famous Cinema Village marquee has been featured in film and television productions including Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” and David Chase’s “The Sopranos.” Every year we work to program a diverse
- [Contact](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/contact/) - About Founded by two independent filmmakers who learned first-hand how hard it can be to find an independent film an audience, Manhattan Film Festival has become one of the largest, truly independent film festivals in the world. MFF has a seventeen-year history of fearless programming. Hosted in the media capital of the world, they have
- [FAQ's](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/faqs/) - FILMMAKER FAQ’S Where Should I send My Film once accepted? Please refer to your filmmaker welcome packet. It will answer all of your questions. However, please feel free to send a download link to contact@manhattanff.com. How can people buy tickets to my film? They can search your film in the “search bar”. The film will
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- [THREE INFALLIABLE RULES](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/three-infalliable-rules/) - 🗓️ Date & Time: June 13, 2025 – 1:00 PM📍 Location: Cinema Village – Theater 1, New York, NY🎬 Film Title: THREE INFALLIABLE RULES🎟️ Admission: $17 (includes all taxes and fees) About the Film:Fourteen year-old Bruno is in a state of panic: he finds out his love for Flavia is requited, but has no idea
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- [2024 Award Winners](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/2024-award-winners/) - Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who participated in the 18th Annual Manhattan Film Festival. True Independent Cinema is simply amazing and we are proud to exhibit these films every year that embody that spirit! Best Short Drama AFTER TASTE Best Feature Crime Drama A Good Thing Best Experimental Short Always, Already
- [Awards Ceremony](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/awards-ceremony/) - The Closing Ceremony for the 2024 Festival will be held Sunday, June 23rd at 9pm, at Cinema Village in theater 1. All filmmakers and their guests are invited and encouraged to attend.
- [2024 Opening Night Party!](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/2024-opening-night-party/)
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- [Movies All](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movies-all/) - Cause Celebre Pilot 40 Minutes Watch Trailer Get Tickets Sfortunato Short Film 12m12s Watch Trailer Get Tickets I Could Eat- Ep.2 Pilot 22m41s Get Tickets Because I Love You Short Film, Thriller 13m28s Watch Trailer Get Tickets Beats & Lyrics: The Essence of Rap Documentary, Feature 48:22 Watch Trailer Get Tickets City of A Million
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- [Events](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/events/) - Upcoming Events 13 Jun, 2024 Opening Night Party Fri 7:00 PM Timing Bar 13 Location 12 Feb, 2025 The Story Love Movie Oscar Event 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Timing New York Location 24 Feb, 2025 The Under Life Movie Film Festival 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Timing New York Location
- [Features](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/features/) - What We Find on The Road Drama, Feature 1h33m Get Ticket This Time Round Documentary, Feature 1h07m20s Get Ticket This is the End For Me Coming of Age, Drama, Feature 1h29m18s Watch Trailer Get Ticket The Refugee Drama, Feature 1h41m Watch Trailer Get Ticket The Pitch: Patient Safety’s Next Generation Documentary, Feature 1h Get Ticket
- [Short Films](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movies-all-template-2/) - A Better Place Drama, Short Film 17m Watch Trailer Get Ticket A Clean Slate Documentary, Short Film 14m14s Get Ticket After Taste Drama, Short Film 16m38s Get Ticket Along the Way Adventure, Documentary, Short Film 31m52s Get Ticket Always, Already Experimental, Short Film 28m06s Watch Trailer Get Ticket And the River Rises Documentary, Short Film
- [Thriller Category - Template 4](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/thriller-category-template-4/) - This is the End For Me Coming of Age, Drama, Feature 1h29m18s Watch Trailer Get Ticket The Karamazovs Comedy, Experimental, Feature, Suspense, Thriller 1h26m Get Ticket Hollywood Takeover: China’s Control in Film Industry Documentary, Feature 1h4m Watch Trailer Get Ticket Gotaways: The Hidden Border Crisis Documentary, Feature 1h4m19s Watch Trailer Get Ticket No Farmers No
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## Movies

- [UNBANKED](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/unbanked/) - This is the story of Bitcoin, from its inception as a response to the market crash of 2008, to its infancy as either the first realistic alternative to the oppression of a failed global fiat system, or the largest bubble waiting to burst in economic history.
- [Resentment](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/resentment/) - Resentment is a dark, witty drama about a triangular relationship whose tensions come to a head over a long booze-filled night in a Brooklyn cocktail bar.
- [King of New York Punk](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/king-of-new-york-punk/) - NOTE: PRIOR TO THIS FILM, A SHORT FILM "JUKE BOX HERO", WILL PLAY AS PART OF THE SAME TICKET This 72 minute documentary, Johnny Thunders - King of New York York Punk, features legendary musician/singer/songwriter Johnny Thunders. Known to punk rock aficionados worldwide, Thunders (1954-92) personified a unique time and place in the gritty downtown
- [OUT OF TUNE / LOST IN ROSARIO](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/out-of-tune-lost-in-rosario/) - Harry Chambarry, a struggling New York City actor in his late 50s, finally gets his big break: a role in a highly anticipated indie film by legendary Argentinian director, Gustavo Postiglione. Excited yet nervous, Harry flies to Rosario, Argentina, ready to immerse himself in the role that could change his career. However, upon arrival, he
- [Vanishing: A Love Story](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/vanishing-a-love-story/) - Vanishing: A Love Story is a documentary about award-winning novelist Cai Emmons and her loving, open-hearted journey towards death. In 2021, at the age of 70, Cai was diagnosed with ALS. Taking place in 2022, during the last six-months Cai’s life, the film is, first and foremost, a story about the agency of expression —having
- [NIKO NEWARK](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/niko-newark/) - A tale of two kids from different worlds that get wrapped up in the flames of the Newark NJ riots of 1967.
- [TIME TO KILL](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/time-to-kill/) - An incompetent hitman wrestles with his own demons while waiting for his target.
- [COLD AS ICE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/cold-as-ice/) - In the hopes of boosting their professional draft stock, a rivalry is born as an injury plagued hockey player (King) and a hockey prodigy (Zane) attend a private workout for the head coach of the LA Captains, Coach Richards. They will all soon learn that the game they love is as cold as the ice
- [BACK TO ONE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/back-to-one/) - Rob Koebel is far from his midwest roots in Ann Arbor,MI. He's now in the bright city lights of Hollywood. Some people's lives fall apart in Tinseltown. Rob's comes together as he picks up the pieces of his Emmy Award-winning investigative reporting career destroyed by his losing battle with addiction. He sets out to help others
- [WASHED AWAY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/washed-away/) - In February 2022, a ‘monster’ flood inundated theNorthern Rivers with more than 14 metres of water,submerging thousands of homes overnight. On-thegroundfirst responders could only watch and wait,hamstrung by red tape and a lack of resources - leavingscores of people trapped in their homes, cut off fromassistance and left to fend for themselves.Washed Away follows the
- [BECOMING VERA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/becoming-vera/) - In the vibrant city of Miami, an 18-year-old talented pianist named Veranavigates the complexities of being a Foster Child who just aged out of the system andpursuing her passion for Latin Jazz amidst poverty and exploitation. When she gets afreelance job painting the walls of a new music studio Vera seizes the opportunity toplay in
- [BITTERSWEET](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/bittersweet/) - This romantic comedy tells the story of a new father on the verge of losing his family to an overprotective government system that sees him as the root of the problem.
- [My Little Moon](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/my-little-moon/) - The story of this film is based on real events during the protests last year against compulsory hijab and the killing of many young girls and boys in Iran by the Iranian regime.
- [THE GRAND STRAND](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-grand-strand/) - Burdened with choosing his legal guardians, Levi spends the summer before he starts high school with his cousins at their family's trailer in Myrtle Beach, SC.
- [Eugene O'Neill's - The First Man](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/eugene-oneills-the-first-man/) - This is the first-ever film adaptation of The First Man - an early and rare story from the pen of Nobel laureate and Pulitzer prize winner, Eugene O'Neill.This psychological romantic drama set in 1920s Connecticut, delves into themes of obsession, grief and betrayal. World renowned anthropologist Curtis is consumed by grief over his young daughters'
- [Lions of Mesopotamia](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/lions-of-mesopotamia/) - Lions of Mesopotamia tells the remarkable story of the Iraqi national soccer team’s journey to become Asian Cup champions in 2007 during the bloodiest days of their country’s civil war. In victory, the national team, made up of Sunni, Shia and Kurdish players, the sons of sworn enemies battling in a bloody war, united their
- [THE MARATHON](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-marathon/) - An autumn sunset. Two men are running along an isolated road. It’s Mario and Steve, they have been training for the New York marathon for weeks. But that evening is not like the others. There’s a weird restlessness in the air. And so a normal training session slowly becomes a challenge, where there can only
- [IN THE RED](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/in-the-red/) - Eleven years in the making, IN THE RED is a feature documentary about transformation, about growing up poor in one of the wealthiest areas in the United States and getting into trouble early on. Some find their way to a free program in Oakland, California that offers a lifeline – rigorous training to become firefighters
- [DISCHARGE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/discharge/) - dis·charge | \ ˈdis-ˌchärj1. the act of doing a task or duty that you must do:2. to fire a gun3. to relieve of or release from something that burdens or confines. As his world begins to crumble around him, a troubled police detective, who has tried to ignore the effects from trauma he suffered, must
- [DISPLACED](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/displaced/) - Inspired by true events, DISPLACED follows Tina, a privileged woman, volunteering to help undocumented immigrants with their court appearances. She attempts to humanize them in the eyes of the Judge. But each asylum case is more horrifying than the last. A detainee must prove the torture inflicted upon him in his country will continue if
- [CHAPTER 1](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/chapter-1/) - When a team of mercenaries attempts to rob a seemingly easy target, chaos ensues
- [The Boys: 80 Years Later](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-boys-80-years-later/) - The Boys was made to showcase the observable youthfulness American World War II veterans experience while traveling to World War II memorial ceremonies in May 2024. In participation with the American non-profit organization Mission Margraten Plus (MMP), the film functions as a travel log of the days' highlights for our veterans in the Netherlands, utilizing
- [DISRUP(TED)](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/disrupted/) - 'Disrupt(ed)' explores the declining state of the media industry, its impact on freelance visual journalists, and the health of our democracy.
- [HEAL WITH DELPHINE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/heal-with-delphine/) - Heal Avec Delphine is a heartwarming unscripted docuseries that highlights the life-changing power of beauty restoration. Each episode follows people from across the U.S. who have faced hair loss due to cancer, alopecia, trichotillomania, mental health, or other challenges. Guided by the expertise of renowned microblading artist Delphine Breyne, participants not only restore their appearance
- [Antarctica: At the Intersection of Technology and Climate Action](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/antarctica-at-the-intersection-of-technology-and-climate-action/) - Micro-plastics researcher Abby Barrows and National Geographic Explorer Mike Libecki travel to Antarctica in hopes of finding more answers to the global problem of micro-plastics contaminating our Mother Earth. They integrate technology with traditional science that could help solve the micro-plastic pollution madness, adding information to the team work around the world dedicated to finding
- [LIFE RITUALS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/life-rituals/) - "Life Rituals" is a documentary-style reality TV show where participants confront their deepest fears and sorrows in a transformative setting. Guided by renowned healer Denise McQueen, they use healing tools like crystals, herbs, and water to set the stage for their personal healing journey. The show captures their transformations and revisits them six weeks later
- [UNITED CRAFTS OF AMERICA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/united-crafts-of-america/) - The story of America through the lens of craft beer producers across the cities of the United States.
- [OUR LADY OF QUEENS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/our-lady-of-queens/) - Starring the world-renowned Austin Pendleton and directed by Louis Cox, "Our Lady of Queens" tells the tragic love story of James and Lee; a charming and smart, still very much in love, Irish Catholic elderly couple living with the reality of Lee's Dementia diagnosis. They call their three adult children home to their apartment in
- [PERSONAL COURAGE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/personal-courage/) - PERSONAL COURAGE tells the intimate story of Army veteran, Jeffrey Derma, and his wife, Rebecca Cristina, as their marriage reaches a crossroads. Beginning in the final days of Jeff’s military service and continuing through the next two and a half years, the film captures their relationship as they reacclimate to one another and work to
- [BREAK A LEG](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/break-a-leg/) - A struggling actor is thrown into the role of a lifetime, when an unconventional exercise places him in the middle of an extortion plot.
- [LIKE MOTHER](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/like-mother/) - Though they were once close, a mother and daughter are now worlds apart. They must find a way to reconcile their differences and heal the rift between them.
- ["Day 474, and the Lingerings Thereafter"](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/day-474-and-the-lingerings-thereafter/) - A man, troubled by the memories of his isolation during the pandemic shutdown, must look for ways to quiet his mind after the world opens back up. His lingering confusion as to how to do this leads him to a clinic where those that are suffering as greatly as him and also want answers, have
- [L'Inverno (The Winter)](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/linverno-the-winter/) - A major snowstorm looms in this female-driven drama where a daughter discovers her aging mother has been the victim of a crime. The violation triggers memories and insecurities, causing both women to reconsider their futures.
- [A MOTHER'S PROMISE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/a-mothers-promise/) - It's the Roaring Twenties. Vivian Gordon takes the stage at a raucous Manhattan speakeasy and sings a sexy, playful rendition of "Who's Sorry Now." Vivian has escaped an abusive husband and created a new life for her and her 8-year-old daughter, Benita. Their happy existence, however, is destroyed when Vivian falls prey to an insidious
- [JUKE BOX HERO](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/juke-box-hero/) - In Brooklyn’s gritty streets and loading docks, David Cooper, a young punk guitarist risks everything for a life-changing audition — but when love and revenge collide, his dreams teeter on the edge of tragedy. NOTE: THIS FILM WILL PLAY BEFORE A FEATURE FILM AS PART OF THE SAME TICKET (KING OF NEW YORK PUNK)
- [Pancakes and Syrup](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/pancakes-and-syrup/) - One man, an actor experiencing discontent with his life and who is also in relapse from drug & alcohol recovery invites himself to head to Los Angeles from New York with a free spirited stand up comedian who is hitting the road to do what he does on stages from PA to the west coast.
- [LET 'EM SOAK](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/let-em-soak/) - When a low-life gambler’s crushing debt to a ruthless crime boss threatens his family and sanity, he’s forced to make a dangerous choice—risk everything for redemption or lose it all.
- [CLOCK SHOP](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/clock-shop/) - It's just before noon at the neighborhood Clock Shop. The owner sits in position behind the counter, attending to her daily tasks as the street penny-whistler plays his tune. Time ticks and tocks. The doors are open for business as usual.
- [3 MINUTOS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/3-minutos/) - A young couple is compelled to take a quick but meaningful look at their relationship, while awaiting the results of a potentially life changing test.
- [PARALLAX](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/parallax/) - Two photographers meet at a park and experience a strange phenomena.
- [Night Train Last Stop](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/night-train-last-stop/) - Eight-two year old mensch, Ted Grossman, has been wooing Miami audiences with his velvet voice, on Sunday evenings on his WLRN radio program, Night Train, for 47 years. Now at the end of his reign, Ted reveals the secrets to contentment, if you can get a word in. He and his boisterous gang defy stereotypes
- [SHANGRI-LA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/shangri-la/) - Shangri-La is a high-school style romantic dramedy set in a nursing home. Joe hopes to have sex once more before he dies, so when he discovers that the home's latest resident was his high school crush, he seeks help from his best friend, Alma, who has a little crush of her own.
- [The Center of Distance](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-center-of-distance/) - When you find your biological mother after a lifetime of searching, and her story is astounding, and what that information does to your own life. A film shot all by myself, during the pandemic, after my play opening was canceled. #ArtHeals
- [IN THEIR HANDS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/in-their-hands/) - Ronnie Carrasquillo appears destined to die in prison. 47 years after he killed a plainclothes police officer, his life is in the hands of a parole board whose decision-making is swayed by shifting political sands and an ever-present police union. As Ronnie’s family and attorneys fight for his freedom, they keep coming back to the
- [BEARS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/bears/) - Following the death of a young writer, her estranged friends gather to grant her last wish: performing a play about their last days together.
- [ANGEL](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/angel/) - The two adult kids of an alcoholic retired Navy Officer, maneuver their way through his funeral preparations and grief, by trying to put his unfinished last beer in the coffin, so he won't get sober in the afterlife.
- [OWNERSHIP](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/ownership/) - When an innocent invitation to an antiques reality show unearths shameful skeletons between two families --one black, one white -- three multi-generational women are forced to take painful ownership of their present reality. Tied by family obligation, Stella, an up-and-coming Black real estate agent, has been a caregiver to Betty Jean, a white, southern, 80-year-old
- [TINA CAN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/tina-can/) - Tina is a young girl who grew up in White Pains, New York. Always dreamt of becoming a singer.She is a dynamic person but has found comfort working in a local taco bar Cantina. She goes on a first datewith a young man who is an amazing break dancer and free thinker. He sparks and
- [THE ASSISTANT](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-assistant/) - James, a young aspiring filmmaker in Los Angeles, is stuck in a demeaning assistant job, juggling errands for his unscrupulous boss and dealing with personal guilt. As he struggles to navigate through L.A.’s superficial world of wealth and fame, he faces growing pressure to succeed while battling feelings of disillusionment and familial obligations. A series
- [THE FINAL WALK](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-final-walk/) - After the death of a close friend, three former high school classmates reunite to honor her memory by taking a final walk on their favorite trail, revealing dark secrets and betrayals that will change their lives forever.
- [Mistura](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/mistura/) - "In 1960s Peru, a privileged French-Peruvian woman's life unravels when her husband's betrayal ostracizes her from elite society, and leads her to embrace people from the very communities that she was raised to disregard. Amidst the backdrop of newfound alliances, she embarks on a transformative journey that challenges societal norms and reveals Peru's authentic identity
- [GREETINGS FROM ARIZONA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/greetings-from-arizona/) - A semi-autobiographical poetic exploration of depression and isolation in the early years of the covid pandemic. Margaret, a 35-year-old writer in NYC, travels back to her college town in Arizona to confront her past grief. Using a mix of narrative and documentary elements, we incorporate our lead actors' real home videos to create a fever-dream
- [Before 1619: She Took Justice](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/before-1619-she-took-justice/) - Journey to Angola and discover the feats of an extraordinary African warrior Queen who fought European invaders in the 1660s and her powerful connection today.
- [How's That Working for You?](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/hows-that-working-for-you/) - Things aren't quite working out for melancholy artist Maggie, but when her therapy session is interrupted by a masked gunman, little does she know that being held hostage in therapy is just the jump-start she needs.
- [CARNAPPERS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/carnappers/) - Two degenerate gamblers try to pay off a debt by stealing a classic car and ransoming it back to the owner.
- [SORRY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/sorry/) - When the wrong dinner arrives 3 hours late, Ava coaches her reluctant best friend Claire through a grueling phone call for a refund. In a fight for the self-respect of women everywhere, Ava’s worldview is challenged as she pushes Claire to stand up for her basic right to the hummus she ordered.
- [BEST MAN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/best-man/) - A desperate actor circling the drain of his failed dreams takes one last shot at greatness.
- [SUNDRA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/sundra/) - On a street in Rio de Janeiro, a stranger locks eyes with Sun, a woman lost in deep contemplation of the sea. SUNDRA, an autofiction, takes you on an intimate journey through vulnerability, exploring how art reveals life’s infinite possibilities and helps us face the quiet voids we carry within. NOTE: THIS FILM PLAYS PRIOR
- [Unleashed, A Love Letter to Survivors](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/unleashed-a-love-letter-to-survivors/) - This film presents the stories of 8 women who were lured into or trapped into the "Life" of sex trafficking as minors but courageously managed with grit and determination to escape that life. The film examines the societal factors that led these women to the Life, the many obstacles each faced and overcame in exiting
- [You Are Special](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/you-are-special/) - A little boy, fascinated by the legend that the white keys on the old Steinway piano, which "lives" in his parents' house, are made of elephant tusks, dreams every night of meeting the gray giants one day and never being separated from them…This desire grows from day to day along with the lullaby that his
- [OUR DAYS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/our-days/) - "Our Days" – A Poignant Tale of Redemption and Resilience In the unforgiving suburbs of Rome, Marco is a man grappling with the ghosts of a violent past. Determined to rebuild his life and leave behind the shadows that haunt him, his fragile hope is shattered one fateful night when a tragic accident claims the
- [HAAGUA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/haagua/) - An Indigenous surf film that celebrates the timeless bond between humanity and the ocean, “Haagua” follows a group of Native American surfers as they revive ancestral traditions, blending cultural resilience with the cultural art of surfing to honor the past and inspire the future. “Haagua” explores the profound bond personified by Great Great Grandmother Ocean
- [ANEMOIA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/anemoia/) - When a despondent girl tells her estranged father about her intentions to move abroad, conflicting feelings and internalised emotions from her upbringing in Hong Kong boil to the surface.
- [THE ACCIDENT](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-accident/) - The Accidentby Thierry Obadia & Oksana Chefranova A young woman isolated in a country estate grapples with reality, memory, and imagination after a tragic event. Set against the backdrop of a large country estate, The Accident unfolds as a family drama, threaded with the suspense of a psychological thriller. The story follows Charlotte, a young
- [RETURN TO EMERALD CITY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/return-to-emerald-city/) - In a quiet, old electronics shop in Brooklyn, Dorothy steps inside, drawn to the flickering glow of a vintage TV. On the screen, she sees a breathtaking vision—Emerald City. But this is no ordinary fantasy. Manhattan itself has transformed into a futuristic dreamscape, bathed in emerald neon, with towering skyscrapers stretching into the sky. At
- [HANNAH](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/hannah/) - Krishna feels he is the luckiest person to have Hannah, who has come from abroad to live with him. Krishna loves Hannah so much that he affixes Hannah's hair in the ring he wears. But, Krishna's life is shattered when Hannah leaves him to fight for her country and he is in constant sorrow. On
- [A MORE PERFECT UNION](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/a-more-perfect-union/) - Amid the chaos of the early COVID-19 pandemic, NSA whistleblower Henry Berg is running out of time. Facing a rigged trial and two decades in prison, he searches desperately for the one explosive truth hidden among the 20,000 files he stole—something powerful enough to save himself. But while Henry fights to leave his mark on
- [HAT](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/hat/) - Two friends set off on a mountain adventure, with Benson proudly wearing his favorite red hat. As they ride a boat deeper into the mountains, a sudden gust of wind sends the hat into the water. Despite his friend's protests, Benson insists on chasing it. Along the way, unexpected events unfold, turning their journey into
- [SKY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/sky/) - When 10-year-old Brooklynite Jake (Magnus Newville, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Saturday Night Live) is left home alone again by workaholic parents, he answers the call of the open sky and ventures through chaotic New York City, searching for his own space to dream.
- [BEN & TONY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/ben-tony/) - When Ben's diagnosed with a terminal illness, he enlists Tony to help him outsmart the mercenary ex-wife they both once married and fulfill his pal’s final wishes. A buddy comedy with a heart.
- [REKINDLING](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/rekindling/) - Two women with a special bond attempt to rekindle a dissipating friendship, despite hostility from new circumstances.
- [The Old Bench in New York](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-old-bench-in-new-york/) - Two people, one of whom is a hologram, try to start a better life together after their everyday lives fall apart.
- [ECHO](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/echo/) - By all appearances, Sam Carpenter is a successful New Yorker, living in the heart of Manhattan. Yet, Sam longs for friends and struggles with depression and isolation. But when he begins hearing a mysterious girl’s voice calling to him, he is drawn into solving her mysterious death, from almost a year ago. In a race
- [THANKS FOR NOTHING](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/thanks-for-nothing/) - Digby, an art school undergrad, is convinced by his friend Eli to ditch his final exam study session. Digby reluctantly joins Eli on a midnight mission to obtain a drug that is rumored to be the ultimate escape. As tensions grow, chaos ensues and the future of their friendship looks bleak.
- [Yellow House Afghanistan](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/yellow-house-afghanistan/) - Famous Australian Artists and Filmmakers who set up their studios along with an Arts and Film school in Afghanistan in 2010 return to their 'Yellow House' under Taliban rule determined to prove that Where War Fails, Art Wins!
- [Dear Gentleman](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/dear-gentleman/) - After several attempts, resistance from political parties increased until a group of women, led by Esmeralda Arboleda, confronted them and managed to bring the right to vote to be debated in the constituent assembly, culminating in the most heated of debates.
- [The Absolutely Amazing, Wonderful, Frightening, Threatening Edge of Tomorrow](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-absolutely-amazing-wonderful-frightening-threatening-edge-of-tomorrow/) - The Absolutely Amazing, Wonderful, Frightening, Threatening Edge of Tomorrow is a cinematic exploration of the world of Web3, including AI, Blockchain and NFTs. Using evocative imagery, in-depth interviews, and thought-provoking narration, the documentary delves into the profound questions raised by Web3 technologies and their implications on the human condition. Taking a profound journey into the
- [Operation Dark Site](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/operation-dark-site/) - A desperate father makes one last-ditch attempt to reconnect with his emotionally distant daughter before she leaves home for college.
- [COERCION](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/coercion/) - A man wakes up in a garage, bound to a metal chair. He becomes twisted in a tense interrogation with a mysterious teenager urging him to confess.
- [WOULD YOU LOVE ME?](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/would-you-love-me/) - Henry adapts to the magical changes in his relationship with his girlfriend Annie.
- [DARLING](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/darling/) - After months of suspicion, Fiona follows her husband to a seedy motel where her worst fears are confirmed. Accepting an invitation from Liza, the sex worker, to enter the motel room, Fiona learns that not everything is as it seems.
- [Don't Fly Away](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/dont-fly-away/) - A meet cute with kites.
- [CHATTER](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/chatter/) - When Samia and Charlie’s chance encounter stretches into an unexpected all-day first date, their inner voices (now suddenly able to communicate) threaten to derail the spark.
- [THE PICKUP](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-pickup/) - Early one morning in the vibrant spring of Brooklyn, Drew, a New York City school teacher, sets out to collect items from her local Buy Nothing group. She braces herself for the very first pickup as she turns up at the doorstep of her old high school crush, Caleb. Surprised to find Caleb in a
- [WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/will-i-see-you-again/) - The screenplay follows Adrien and Alana, close friends and occasional romantic partners, on Alana's last night in Paris before moving back to New York. At a local bar, their bittersweet dynamic plays out, as Adrien declares his love for Alana, while she insists on just friendship to pursue her goals and a partner from her
- [THE BREAKUP](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-breakup/) - A therapist delivers some harsh news to a couple on the rocks, which only challenges them further. A sharp comedy about three people, two couches, and one unexpected turn that changes everything.
- [DEFINITELY SOMETHING](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/definitely-something/) - Two high school sweethearts reunite in their 30s for an Emo Night in Brooklyn, only to have their evening derailed by lingering passion and hidden scars. Punctuated by spiked bracelets and a soundtrack featuring emo icons SAY ANYTHING and THURSDAY, Definitely Something is a millennial's homage to both the early 2000s and the continued struggle
- [Myth of the Ghost Kingdom](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/myth-of-the-ghost-kingdom/) - A young woman's world is upended when she discovers she was adopted, sending her on an emotional journey to uncover the truth about her identity. A psychological drama about identity, belonging, and the enduring quest for self-understanding.
- [FORBIDDEN POND](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/forbidden-pond/) - Deb Kapell pursues her curiosity of life and death at all sizes while making stunning images of microbiology. This short film is episode #1 of the documentary series, Dig Where I Stand, which profiles interesting characters within a 15-minute bike ride of Director Eric Jenkins-Sahlin's apartment.
- [SECOND CHANCE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/second-chance/) - An inspired young filmmaker who witnessed a disturbing incident at school looks inside Juvenile Hall and Court, through the moving account of a juvenile offender and his parents, as well as the insights of the judge, attorneys and probation officer. Second Chance takes a step towards better understanding, compassion and ultimately, hope for juveniles who
- [TIN SOLDIERS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/tin-soldiers/) - Falling behind in class, a parent-teacher conference sends Caius down a pharmaceutical rabbit hole that impacts him for the rest of his life. As he grows, Caius must navigate the complexities of mental health treatment at a time when he's still discovering what 'normal' is. Winner of 'Best Cinematography' jury award at the Santa Fe
- [Black Fatherhood- The Other Hood](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/black-fatherhood-the-other-hood/) - After the killing of George Floyd in 2020, I struggled with how to respond. Upon deep reflection, I decided to be an agent for change, and use my talents as an actor and film maker to create content that would move people to think differently. I was struck by the dehumanization of Mr. Floyd, and
- [FIDDLER'S GREEN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/fiddlers-green/) - At a rest stop bar in the middle of nowhere, a mysterious proprietor helps a guilt-ridden man reckon with his choices.
- [DON'T FORGET TO PRAY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/dont-forget-to-pray/) - A man sits with his thoughts. Reminiscing on unborn tokens of love. Chasing a light feverishly. Hoping its luminance heals his wounds.
- [Spice Frontier: Escape from Veltegar](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/spice-frontier-escape-from-veltegar/) - The Serrano crew’s excursion to Veltegar goes awry when they’re chased by a giant space lobster and crash land on the desert planet. While Eloy repairs the ship, Kent, Ada, and Nexus seek the lost Human settlement they came to find. Trouble arises when they’re attacked by a tidal wave of carnivorous scarabs. These are
- [THE CARGO](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-cargo/) - When a shipwrecked Soviet prisoner washes up on the beach of Hokkaido, Japan in 1939 and is taken in by a Japanese fisherman, they overcome their sharp cultural differences to forge an unlikely friendship.
- [Bloody Beginning - The Battle of Ia Drang](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/bloody-beginning-the-battle-of-ia-drang/) - 1965, the US has just deployed to Vietnam. On November 16th 1965 the US Army battles the NVA in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam in the first major battle of the Vietnam War. (This film is part of a shorts block with other films)
- [THE HONEST MOVIE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-honest-movie/) - An aspiring director makes a short film about her affair with a self-reflexive documentarian
- [URA](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/ura/) - Two lovers try to escape their situations in society.
- [THE ERRAND](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-errand/) - On the precipice of a life-changing event, Hayley is faced with the cost of letting go as she struggles to complete the final errand that will close the door on her past and force her to embrace an uncertain future.
- [CLOSING DAY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/closing-day/) - A couple tours a seemingly perfect home at a bargain price, unaware that the basement holds a dark secret and someone who never truly left.
- [STEPS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/steps/) - Tanner Slade, an extremely unlikable bro, is obsessed with counting his steps. On his way to a tropical, solo, drug-filled getaway, he is kidnapped, and wakes up in a room with a shock collar on. A voice over a loudspeaker explains that he can only take 50 steps every 24 hours, or he will be
- [THE SWAN WAY](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-swan-way/) - Feeling lost in today's society, a nostalgic man, filled with grief and confusion, begins an immense journey of self-discovery and self-healing as he tries to enlighten people, recapture the past, and change his dismal environment back to how it used to be. All in his own bold, yet peculiar way...the swan way. or Feeling lost
- [SATURN](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/saturn/) - Saturn is a character-based sci-fi drama about a family in a picturesque seaside town whose lives are upended when a strange planet appears in the sky on a collision course for earth. The planet’s appearance brings back a life that James thought he had left years ago when he settled down with his wife and
- [SIRENS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/sirens/) - Alice, a wealthy New York City senior at Duke University, tries to navigate her exciting but impractical relationship with a local Durham EMT.
- [Emerald City, Inc](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/emerald-city-inc/) - In the midst of a housing crisis in California, the Humboldt cannabis industry, which has historically been an economic staple for blue collar workers, is facing an uphill battle as farmers come to the forefront of local & state regulations.
- [COCOON](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/cocoon/) - The girl who thinks her mother has been blaming her for an accident that happened ten years ago tries to make her mother truly forgive her by buying back her mother's old house, but just as she proceeds, she discovers that the truth is not what she thought it was.
- [Brooklyn Manhattan Film Festival](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/brooklyn-manhattan-film-festival/) - Drama/Crime, 20 min. Shot on 16mm Logline: After saving an abused pit bull, a troubled Brighton Beach teenanger who makes ends meet through crime while raising his little brother, must protect the dog from its nefarious owners. Short Synopsis: Set in the striking neighborhoods of Brighton Beach, with the Atlantic on one side and the
- [STRONGHOLD](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/stronghold/) - LOGLINEWhen a group home for boys closes and a single mother who has regained custody of her son does not show up on the final day, the house mother must go in search of the boy’s mom before heading off to her new life where she hopes to reconcile with her own estranged daughter. SYNOPSISIn
- [They Rescue Horses Don't They?](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/they-rescue-horses-dont-they/) - THEY RESCUE HORSES, DON'T THEY? is a dramatic short film about decisions, good and bad, and how we still have choices even in the aftermath of a bad decision.Aubrey, a teenage girl whose mother died years ago of an overdose, lives in the small town milieu of opioid abuse and frequent overdoses. Her school has
- [BLOOD IS THICKER](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/blood-is-thicker/) - Two sisters living in the same city but completely different worlds reconnect over a meal. A mother suffering dementia pulls them back home but before they can return the trauma of their past must be addressed.
- [PARK LIFE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/park-life/) - Having both found themselves alone in Chicago one afternoon, a consultant from New York and a writer from Los Angeles strike up a conversation on a park bench. While their acquaintance begins with innocuous small talk, the two are intrigued by each other, and, having no other plans, end up conversing (and conflicting) through the
- [WE ARE ATHLETES](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/we-are-athletes/) - In a society where neurotypical athletes are the norm, the Adaptive Sports Foundation challenges this perception. This inspiring documentary follows Farryl, a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, and Matt, a 33-year-old wounded war veteran. As ASF athletes, Farryl strives to conquer the ski slopes independently, while Matt seeks a renewed sense of purpose. Witness the challenges and
- [BASKETBALL STATE: The Land of 10,000 Hoops](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/basketball-state-the-land-of-10000-hoops/) - In the upper midwest of America lies a forgotten state that has been a fruitful factory of hoopers for decades. Traditionally known as a Hockey state, it is becoming clear that Minnesota is just as much a BASKETBALL STATE. This documentary dives into the history and rise of basketball in Minnesota told through the perspective
- [OPEN GYM](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/open-gym/) - A failed basketball player tries to keep the gym he inherited from going under while a documentary film crew follows.
- [BRAISING](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/braising/) - A young, black, fast-food cook with dreams of becoming a chef is drawn into a strange organization led by a magnetic figure, as he struggles to forge a deeper bond with his distant, grieving father.
- [HARLEM FOOTSTEPS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/harlem-footsteps/) - A walking tour of Harlem becomes an unexpected adventure when a group of tourists ditch their clueless tour guide to follow the footsteps of a street-wise Harlem elder.
- [NAPOLEONIC CODE](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/napoleonic-code/) - When a New Yorker reunites with her estranged brother to settle their father's Louisiana Estate, they're confronted with secrets, old and new.
- [TREASURE IMAGINATION](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/treasure-imagination/) - A city boy is distraught when his beloved tablet is taken away by his mom. But when he finds a mysterious fedora left on a park bench, his temptation to place it on his head leads to adventure.
- [REUNION](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/reunion/) - Following years of absence, Tyler returns to his hometown for his high school reunion, reluctantly revisiting the past he tried to leave behind. As he reconnects with his former best friend Mike — now engaged and running a small-town bakery — the two unravel unspoken tensions and the scars left by a shared trauma. Over
- [Christmas, Dumpling and Tortellini](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/christmas-dumpling-and-tortellini/) - After a long painful exile from her father, Aurora visits him on Christmas Eve but is greeted by a Chinese couple who now own the house. Despite the husband Jiawei’s objection, the pregnant wife Xiaowen welcomes her inside.
- [ANYTHING AT ALL](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/anything-at-all/) - Wrestling with disability and grief love shines through.
- [MY LAST WORDS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/my-last-words/) - After learning that his wife is going to leave him and that he doesn't have long to live, a novelist decides to isolate himself to try to write his masterpiece in the seclusion of a family friend's guest house. Once there, his failed attempt at suicide leads to his meeting a mysterious young woman who
- [Sheepdog](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/sheep-dog/) - Decorated US Army combat Veteran Calvin Cole (Grayhm), is court ordered into treatment and into the care of a VA trauma therapist in-training (Madsen), who still works the night shift at a diner to pay for college. Things become even more complicated when Calvin’s father-in-law and retired Vietnam Veteran (Curtis Hall), shows up on his
- [SINS OF THE FATHER](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/sins-of-the-father/) - A woman goes on a mission to connect with the father that doesn't even know she exists.
- [THE CREEP FROM THE BAR LAST NIGHT](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-creep-from-the-bar-last-night/) - This gritty New York drama follows the downfall of Thom, an alcoholic, drug addicted band manager, as he antagonizes and pushes away those closest to him. On his daughter’s birthday, he scrambles across town in a last ditch effort to win back her trust and that of his ex-wife. However, it soon becomes clear that
- [DHARM](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/dharm/) - A small-town Indian boy finds himself struggling to fit in New York City as an outsider with opposing world views while working as a caretaker for a closeted high-status figure.
- [ST. MARK'S](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/st-marks/) - When a successful visual artist moves into a slowly gentrifying area in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, he must find a way to straddle between his life with the wealthy one percent and that of his working-class neighbors; otherwise, he's doomed to be seen as a nerd forever.
- [THE DRUG COUNSELOR](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/the-drug-counselor/) - Jack Sonic, a peer support specialist for teenagers struggling with drug addiction, is having trouble with his own alcohol abuse after the recent passing of one of his clients. While hiding his active relapse from his coworkers, he gets hired to transport a young girl with an affininty for self destruction to rehab. Dealing with
- [Three infallible rules](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/three-infallible-rules/) - Fourteen year-old Bruno is in a state of panic: he finds out his love for Flavia is requited, but has no idea how to start a relationship. He needs someone to teach him the ropes, and it just so happens that his best bet is the much detested Luca, the only man capable of making
- [OPENING DAY PILOTS](https://www.manhattanfilmfestival.org/movie/opening-day-pilots/) - FILMS INCLUDE: I COULD EAT, PT.2 THE DRUG COUNSELOR ST. MARK'S DHARM

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