Name: 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04

Durant’s will temporarily close for some renovations and improvements to the kitchen while preserving the look and feel of the famous dining room. With the addition of the James Beard nominated brother’s culinary and hospitality team, enhancements will be made to the menu as well as bringing the luxury personal service they are known for, while also maintaining what everyone has loved about Durant’s for the past 75 years.

Durant's

One of the Valley's newest hotels: over 107 deluxe guest rooms, including 10 suites. In-room amenities include; free high-speed wireless Internet access, microwave, mini-refrigerator, hair dryer, coffee maker, in-room safe, iron and ironing board. Hotel also offers complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast, complimentary airport transportation and van service anywhere within a three-mile radius of the hotel. 24-hr. business center and fitness center, outdoor heated pool and spa.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix Midtown

Spin Art Nation Phoenix is a vibrant creative space where guests of all ages and abilities can explore a variety of immersive art experiences. With Spin Art, Splatter Art, Fluid Art and Rage Rooms all under one roof, we provide something for everyone. Come as a pair of two or a group of 40. Great for date nights, family outings, celebrations or team-building events. Participants leave with personalized artworks and even stronger bonds. All materials and protective gear are provided, making it a fun, stress-free, and fully turn-key experience! What are you waiting for? Visit us to learn what the hype is all about!

Spin Art Nation Phoenix

At Phoenix City Grille, we offer an American Contemporary all-day menu featuring appetizers, soups & salads, sandwiches, entrées and desserts. Our menu includes a number of gluten-free options. We use our best efforts to use products that are grown and produced locally here in Arizona.

Phoenix City Grille

Located in the heart of the Biltmore Corridor, the Homewood Suites Phoenix Biltmore offers an upscale, all-suite, extended-stay guest experience within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. With spacious apartment style, one and two bedroom suites, that offer fully functional kitchens, 42' flat screen TVs, a sleeper sofa in each suite, and plenty of USB and electrical outlets for all your electronic devices. Complimentary wireless high speed internet service throughout the hotel, and shuttle service within five mile radius of hotel. We also offer a complimentary "Suite Start" hot buffet breakfast daily and "Welcome Home" Reception Mon. - Thu evenings. On-site exercise room, outdoor heated, pool and half court basketball available on property.

Homewood Suites Phoenix-Biltmore

Bluewater Grill's mission is to provide our guests with the highest quality seafood, classically prepared, at a fair price, in a friendly, casual atmosphere. We source the globe for the highest quality fresh, sustainable seafood. We develop and maintain relationships with reputable seafood suppliers who employ best practices in their fishery. We adhere to a daily ritual of controls and systems to ensure the integrity of our seafood. Bluewater is casual, fun, owner-operated, and offers a kid's menu, oyster bar, patio dining and full bar with a great wine list and Happy Hour. Come in and enjoy our legendary hospitality.

Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant

The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of American Indians of the Southwest. Located on Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix, the museum hosts 200,000 visitors a year and "provides Indian artists with a wonderful home that will excite and inspire visitors from around the world," according to Arizona Highways. The museum's 11 spacious exhibit galleries and beautiful outdoor courtyards feature outstanding traditional and contemporary American Indian art. The Heard Museum Shop offers an array of authentic Native art, while the Berlin Gallery features outstanding contemporary fine art for purchase. The Cafe whips up tasty Southwest-inspired salads, sandwiches and soups; visit the Cantina for gourmet coffee drinks and snacks.

Heard Museum

The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. With a commanding presence on Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix, the museum hosts nearly 250,000 visitors a year and " provides Indian artists with a wonderful home that will excite and inspire visitors from around the world." according to Arizona Highways, October 1999. The museum's 10 spacious exhibit galleries and beautiful outdoor courtyards feature outstanding traditional and contemporary Native American art.

The Valley’s best places to take the family is conveniently located just west of 7th Avenue on Encanto Blvd, right in the heart of Phoenix’s picturesque Encanto Park. Enchanted Island is filled with charm and magic, offering nine fanciful rides and a variety of popular attractions geared especially toward children aged 1 to 10. Ride the historic Encanto Carousel. Pedal-boat across fish-filled lagoons. Test your skill at our arcade games, and share the memories over a fluffy ball of cotton candy. Enchanted Island is one of life’s simple pleasures. Come visit us today! We also host the best company picnics in Phoenix!

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

At the Sonesta Select Phoenix Camelback, our convenient location and friendly, locally-rooted teams make you feel part of the community. You’ll have easy access to Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix College, and the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, as well as our inside take on the sites and attractions that suit your interests. All while enjoying the signature personal touch that every Sonesta guest has come to expect.

Sonesta Select Phoenix Camelback

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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The world’s first global film festival is back for the 29th edition! MANHATTAN SHORT 2026 screens annually to over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 venues across six continents. Cinephiles gather for one reason…to view 10 incredible short films and vote for Best Film and Best Actor. All finalists will become eligible to enter the 2027 Oscars.

In 2024, four MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists were Short-Listed for the 2025 Oscars, with two films being nominated including the eventual winner for Best Short Film, "I'm Not a Robot".

Watch the films, and YOU be the judge! Ballots are supplied upon entry. Ballots from all screenings around the world are tabulated to determine the global winner!

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