
Join us in choosing which films will be screened at the next NYC Downtown Short Film Festival in April 2011. We screen them...you vote...the top vote getters are screened at the Festival. A fun evening out for $10.....you can't go wrong.
Thursday June 24 8 PM
FLAT Directed by: Nitsana Bellehsen (Israel) Drama What will the world look like in 2050? A short black humor film about breast cancer, which leaves you with something to think about.
Forget Me Nots Directed by: Dempsey Rice Documentary (USA) Forget Me Nots is a film about remembering. The act of remembering is so intrinsic to our experience that we usually don't even notice it, but remembering is the key to our identity: it opens doors through which we access the stories and experiences that make up our lives.
Rubbuds Directed by: Jan Chen (USA) Animation Tonight is getting a little too boring for those active RUBBUDS, they want to get out and enjoy the ride of their life time. However, who is going to enjoy the ride the most?
28 and Counting Directed by Zack Bernstein & Christian Vogeler Drama (USA) A bittersweet story about love, loss and an elderly man's relationship with his goldfish.
Venice Love Story Directed by: Kevin Johnson Comedy (USA) A comedic 'love story' between an innocent and unsuspecting older man and a vulgar high school girl in pig tails. When he refuses to illegally buy her a beer, she wins her way to his heart as she ruthlessly attacks and stalks him down the sidewalks of Venice, California. In the end, they may not get what they need, but at least everyone gets what they want...Beer.
Friday June 25 8 PM
Hamlet, but you didn't hear it from me Directed by: John Kenower Comedy (CANADA) A funny little film about a huge royal tragedy. The result is a humorous retelling of the classic tragedy from a very different perspective.
Cute Heart Directed by: Sri Saripalli Drama (USA) Romeo and Junior set out on a mission to retrieve Junior's harmonica from Romeo's childhood sweetheart Juliet. Along the way Romeo realizes that he still deeply in love with Juliet and must do all he can to get her back.
The Offering Directed by: Michael Zachary Huber Animation (USA) The modern era of computer animation meets an ancient tale of seduction. Is there anything that is not immune to a woman's powers, even golden statues?
A Man, A Woman, A Genie, A Gun Directed by: Chuks Nwanesi Comedy (USA) A Man and a Woman with a Gun run into a Genie and comedy ensues.
Saturday June 26 8 PM
The Regular Directed by: Jamie Kirkpatrick (USA) When a shy and unassuming guy finds he can't compete for female attention with the brash Wall St. guys in a raucous, New York karaoke bar, he decides to reveal a hidden talent.
On A William'sburg Whim Directed by: Matthew Guarneri Drama (USA) A man and woman's day gets thrown off course after a series of events.
On the Rise Directed by: John Tupper Animation (USA) Zeke is a rancher who has a solution for global warming, at least the part made by his sheep. Bullet is the loyal sheep dog who ends up saving Zeke from his own uplifting brilliance. The result is spectacular.
HOME IS WHERE YOU FIND IT Directed by: Alcides Soares Documentary A sixteen year old AIDS orphan directs a documentary about finding a new family is Maputo, Mozambique.
6th NYC Downtown Short Film Festival Awards
Best Drama The Slow Mirror Solveig Norland
Best Comedy Streetcar Directed By Frederick Weller
Best Animation An Interview with Ranger Guss Directed by Doug Moscowitz
Best Documentary Breaking Boundries Directed by Dennis Connors
Best Gay/Lesbian Still Here Directed by Alex Camilleri
Best Latino La Paz Directed by Feliz Martiz
Best Foreign Bollywood Beckons Directed by Sophie Ann Rooney
Audience Choice Award Barbacks Directed by Matthew Flynn
Best Actor Frederick Weller Streetcar
Best Actress Wilzette Borno Production
Best Supporting Actor Christopher Stadulis Transition
Best Supporting Actress Holland Taylor Streetcar
Best Ensemble The Cast from Wally and the Chosen Few
Best Director Matthew Flynn Barbacks
Honorable Mentions
Pax Directed by Glenn Close Co-Directed by Sarah Harvey
Dance Macabre Directed by Pedro Pires
Next Floor Directed by Dennis Villeneuve
The Hirosaki Players Directed by Jeff Sousa
Love and Other Red Spot Specials Directed by Lauren Anderson
Take My Wife Directed by Brett Carlson
Production Directed by Lenny Payan
NYC Downtown Feature Film Festival 2010
NYC Downtown Feature Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities. Click to submit your film today!


NYC Downtown Short Film Festival
NYC Downtown Short Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities. Click to submit your film today!


5th NYC Downtown Film Festival Awards
Best Drama: Word on the $treet Directed by: Nick Barbieri USA
Best Comedy: Crossing Numbers Directed by: Abel Gonzalez USA
Best Documentary: Forgotten New York: Collect Pond Directed by: Dan Kowalski USA
Best Animation: Chroma Chameleon Directed by: Marc Adler & Warren Grubb USA
Best Latino: A Xinecologa Directed by: Alfonso Camarero Spain
Best Foreign: James Directed by: Connor Clements Northern Ireland
Audience Choice: You Don’t Know Me Directed by: Sean Melia USA
Honorable Mentions
Der Pfandlaie Directed by: Frank - Peter Lenze Germany
Finding Priya A Prom Date Directed by: Garrett Nantz USA
His Good Will Directed by: Cayman Grant Canada
La Juerga Directed by: Michael Louis Hill USA
Sovereignty Directed by: Jonathan Sale USA
Wig Directed by: Todd Holland USA
You're Outa Here Directed by: George Griffin USA
Best Actor: Trevor St. John
Best Actress: Heather Dilly
Best Director: Nick Barbieri
Cinematography: His Good Will
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