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

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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!

29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

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Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown

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Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

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Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

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Egyptian Motor Hotel BW Signature Collection

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Placemakr Downtown Phoenix

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The Westin Phoenix Downtown

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Dwtn - State Capitol by IHG

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Downtown Phoenix Hotel

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix Downtown

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