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

FOUND:RE Phoenix is a reinterpretation of the boutique art hotel concept. Instead of merely creating a museum or gallery-like environment by placing artwork throughout the hotel, the FOUND:RE expands upon this concept by extending the artistic vision into every area of human culture within a hospitality venue. Art, design, food, music, products, services, and social interaction are all included in this unique hotel experience. While art plays a major role in the FOUND:RE experience, it does so in a broader sense. Just as a sculptural foundry manufacturer's raw materials and forms mold from which sculptors produce works of art, FOUND:RE Phoenix creates new experiences for its guests.

FOUND:RE Phoenix

MATCH Restaurant & Lounge is a neighborhood eatery, serving modern comfort food with unique cocktails and craft beers, located inside the FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel. Martini Hour Monday | All Day Tuesday - Friday | 2 PM - 6 PM

MATCH Market & Bar at FOUND:RE Phoenix

Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center is the most stylish hotel in the downtown area. Conveniently located on the NW corner of 3rd St. and Portland Ave., Cambria Hotel is located in the heart of Roosevelt Row's Art District. It's within walking distance to numerous restaurants and nightlife as well as the Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and the Footprint Center. Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center boasts 7 floors total including 127 guest rooms and a beautiful rooftop bar with glowing views of the city! When your taste buds get going, breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in Cambria's 3-meal American cuisine restaurant located on the main level. Meeting space is also available for up to 40 people in our almost 900 sq. ft. boardroom. Our well-appointed guestrooms offer modern digs, 50" flat screen TV's, refrigerator, coffee maker, iron/ironing board and all other items needed to make your stay easy and comfortable. Don't forget to "press 7" to check out our rooftop venue where food, drinks, plenty of sun and good times are easy to come by!

The Inkwell Phoenix Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fair Trade Cafe is conveniently located in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona where we serve shade-grown, organic fair-trade coffee and offer an assortment of in-house baked goods, artisan crafted sandwiches, and an unmatched menu of delicacies. Come to study, check our local rotating art gallery, or even take part in our collaborative community events.

Fair Trade Cafe

A cheeky tiki-inspired bar located on Roosevelt Row, blending classic tropical elements with a gritty, punk rock edge. The intimate space features dark, immersive décor with custom murals, skull-themed accents, vintage lantern lighting, and playful details that give it a dive-bar-meets-tiki-lounge personality. The drink menu spans classic tiki cocktails, daiquiris, and bartender-driven rum concoctions designed to feel both irreverent and inventive.

Tropic Thunder

First & Last is a neighborhood restaurant. Inspired by our community surrounding downtown Phoenix, we wanted to create a space that fits every mood and occasion. Pop in for happy hour at the bar, dress up for date night, or catch up with old friends over a long dinner. Whatever the reason, we’ll always meet you here with an ingredient-driven menu that rotates and changes with the best of what’s in season, interesting wines from small producers, playful cocktails, and a curated tap list. It’s all about the ingredients at First & Last. We love working with our local farmers and purveyors, but we also don’t shy away from bringing in the best meats, seafood, and produce that we can find throughout the country. Seasonal for us means bringing together the decadent flavors and unique offerings that the land has to offer from different regions throughout the year.

First & Last

Locally owned brewpub featuring handcrafted European-style beers, a Belgian-American gastropub menu with vegan and gluten-free options and dog-friendly patio space. Located in the MonOrchid building on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. The entrance to the brewery is down the alley on the east side of the building.

Pedal Haus Downtown

Sake Haus is a Tokyo street-style sushi and cocktail bar that serves artful Japanese cuisine and libations. The culinary programming is directed by Head Sushi Chef “Sushi Joe” Cajipe, with a focus on traditional and garnished nigiri, fresh sashimi, and maki-style rolls.

Sake Haus

Rough Rider is an award-winning underground speakeasy restaurant and cocktail lounge in downtown Phoenix, known for craft cocktails, a refined raw bar, and adventurous American fare inspired by Theodore Roosevelt. Tucked beneath Roosevelt Row in the Ten-O-One Building at Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street, and accessed via the middle elevator, the space unfolds into a richly detailed and moody, 19th-century-inspired interior that blends historic character with a 21st-century casual fine dining experience.

Rough Rider

Casual eatery serving customizable meals that will leave you satisfied without burning a hole in your wallet. We offer a family recipe rice, yakisoba noodles, or a simple spring mix topped with dumplings and sauce. You choose your food adventure with flavor mixes that reflect whatever your vibe is.

Lovebite Dumplings

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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