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SUMMARY:Friday Feb 21\, 5:25 PM-7:30 PM - Evening Shorts Program 1 + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 7:10 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nThe Roaring of the Carabao Born in the United States\, a daughter visits the Philippines for the first time. On the night of her arrival to her mother's homeland\, a volcano erupts. Mesmerized by the land’s turbulence\, she wanders through the past\, the present\, and the hereafter following the glow of an ember. Activating the Taal volcano as a dynamic character reconciling with the land's history\, the film narrates a story of a night of the volcano’s eruption\, intergenerational anger and a desire for heat.Directed By:Angeline MeitzlerCountry:United States / PhilippinesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:8Showing:27480\, 27479\n\nChocolate With Sprinkles On their 25th wedding anniversary\, a bickering couple is given one day to do something they haven’t done in 25 years – work on their marriage.Directed By:Huriyyah MuhammadCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:19Showing:27480\, 27472\n\nWhat Are You Supposed To Do With Your Hands? Kendra struggles to fit in at a noisy party\, much to the chagrin of her guardian angel\, a sharp-beaked and sharp-witted harpy\, who really wants her to stop staring at her shoes. Inspired by classic 80’s puppet films like THE DARK CRYSTAL and LABYRINTH\, the film explores the unique experience of living as a late-diagnosed autistic woman.Directed By:Larissa ThompsonCountry:CanadaGenre:ShortMinutes:13Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:27480\n\nGrace 1950s\, USA. Grace and her older sister spend every summer at their grandparents’ house down south. Now that she’s 16\, she’s made to follow her family’s religious tradition and get baptized. When Grace learns that a repentance is required before the ritual\, she begins to question the budding romantic feelings she has for her best friend\, Louise. Shot on 16mm film and set within a fleeting Summer in the Black American South\, Grace exists in conversation with many works of art created in the Black Southern Gothic genre. This time though\, through a queer lens that explores the interiority of a Black queer girlhood.Directed By:Natalie Jasmine HarrisCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:14Showing:27480\, 27472\n\nAlbina Dream Survey A mystical being receives the dreams of Black children via a mysterious phone number. The Dream Collector\, the dashing “Honk-Shoo Hero\,” does what he can to protect them from the forces that seek to destroy them. If you have a dream worth sharing\, please call the Dream Collector’s hotline at 971-266-0341 to share it anonymously. This film is supported by a grant by Oregon Film. Visit https://oregonfilm.org/ for more information.Directed By:Spencer GarlandCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:27480\, 27479\n\nSteps 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 punished. He embarks on a journey where he must adapt his lifestyle\, and conserve every step in order to adhere to his captor’s demands. As this dark comedy unfolds\, Tanner is forced to confront his own demons and ultimately decide what matters more... attaining a bunch of trivial steps that no one in the world cares about\, or not being a pile of human garbage.Directed By:Dan Bricker\, Eytan MillstoneCountry:Canada / United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:19Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:27480\, 27472\n\nThe Constructor Elizabeth\, an impossibly precocious seven year old Lego constructor\, struggles with “imagination blur” as her three year old sister attempts to free her from her rigid thinking.Directed By:Scott MorrisCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:10Showing:27480\, 27472\n\nThe Canon Jean\, a Haitian migrant in Chile\, is admired everywhere he goes. His body represents all the classical values of the academy. However\, in the anonymity of his existence\, he is also a canon of marginality.Directed By:Martín SeegerCountry:ChileGenre:ShortMinutes:20Showing:27480
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-b03/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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SUMMARY:Navigating Film Fundraising with NYWIFT
DESCRIPTION:Raising funds for your indie film is so hard and confusing! You have a great project in-the-making yet the financing options and the state of the industry seem overwhelming. Whether this is your first film or twentieth and you find yourself asking: \n“How will I close my budget gap?”\n“Where can I find new funding sources?”\n“I have a strong vision and plan for my project\, but where do I go from here to get the financing off the ground?” \nWe all know that grants exist\, but how do you find them? And how do you write a successful proposal that stands out? Other than grants\, how do you approach funders and keep them interested – what sort of presentation materials do you need and how do you sustain support? What is fiscal sponsorship and is it a good option? \nMeet Easmanie Michel and Joanna Rudolph from NYWIFT and get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speakers\n\nEasmanie Michel\nEasmanie Michel manages NYWIFT’s fiscal sponsorship program; works closely with NYWIFT’s CEO and treasurer on the monthly profit and loss statement and annual budget; handles the day-to-day tasks of recording financial transactions; works with the Finance Controller on reconciliations and the yearly audit; co-produces the Muse Awards and Designing Women; coordinates the Animation Series; and curates the Immigrant Screening Series ...Read More\n\nJoanna Rudolph\nJoanna Rudolph is a producer of several short films and is an executive producer of the indie feature film “Burning Annie\,” which was acquired by Lightyear Entertainment for distribution\, and later self-released on TVOD platforms via Sundance Institute's Creative Distribution Initiative. A member of New York Women in Film and Television and The D-Word\, Joanna is currently producing the feature documentary “The Co-op: The Kids of Dorie Miller.” The film is supported by Firelight Media Documentary Lab\, California Film Institute’s DocPitch Competition and New York State Council on the Arts. She has written articles for NoFilmSchool.com and Agnes.com and is ...Read More			\n			\n\nNYWIFT – New York Women in Film & Television\nNew York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) advocates for equality in the moving image industry and supports women in every stage of their careers ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/block-d06-25/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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SUMMARY:Friday Feb 21\, 2:45 PM-5:05 PM - Animation + Music Video Matinee
DESCRIPTION:These films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nCircle The girl draws a circle on the ground. Passersby step into it\, one by one. Soon the circle is full of people\, struggling to stay within. Once the girl returns and erases the circle\, people start heading their way.Directed By:Yumi JoungCountry:KoreaGenre:AnimatedMinutes:7Showing:27476\, 27479\n\nFlocky FLOCKY is an animated allegory exploring the evolving bond between a mother and her unborn child. Set against a magical landscape of cold tones\, the film artfully explores the journey of pregnancy. The story unfolds through the mother's evolving visions at each stage of pregnancy\, providing insight into her anticipation of their future together. Each scene metaphorically represents a moment in pregnancy\, ranging from a symbolic portrayal of conception in the sky to the heartbreaking realization of Flocky's absence. Embarking on this poignant journey\, a melancholic landscape and haunting soundtrack evoke the profound emotional depth of Flocky’s existence—and eventual disappearance.Directed By:Esther Casas RouraCountry:Spain / United StatesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:12Showing:27465\, 27479\n\nNever Too Late NEVER TOO LATE is an empowering anthem about pursuing your dreams regardless of life’s circumstances. In the music video\, BECA escapes a dull reality through a vision of a cyberpunk world\, reigniting the passions of two weary souls as they witness a magical phenomenon created by Beca’s journey. Together\, they are transported to an even more vibrant future\, celebrating their newfound spark and the magic within themselves. The video ends with Beca returning to her everyday life\, hinting that the magic of the dream has carried over into her reality\, blurring the lines between what is real and imagined.Directed By:Alesia GlidewellCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:4Showing:27485\, 27479\n\nOur Uniform An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories by going through the folds and fabrics of her old uniform. This film is a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children.Directed By:Yegane MoghaddamCountry:IranGenre:AnimatedMinutes:7Showing:27481\, 27479\n\nPina At the beginning of the 20th century\, in a remote village in the Sicilian countryside\, Pina\, the baker's daughter\, masks her power to regenerate the earth from others. With each harvest\, unscrupulous bandits plunder the village\, sowing terror. The kidnapping of Pina by the ferocious mafia boss will plunge the hamlet into an era of famine until the fate of the entire country is turned upside down.Directed By:Jeremy Depuydt\, Giuseppe AccardoCountry:Belgium / FranceGenre:AnimatedMinutes:24Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎Showing:27474\, 27479\n\nThe Dog Tied to the Shed A mother recounts to her daughter about a childhood pet dog\, and the drastic measures taken to survive poverty.Directed By:Clove LeeCountry:United StatesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:4Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:27483\, 27479\n\nThe Lovers A man and a woman are having a candlelit dinner at a restaurant. All of a sudden the man's appearance begins to change. THE LOVERS is a stop motion relationship horror and unromantic comedy about a couple forced to deal with escalating bodily transformations.Directed By:Carolina SandvikCountry:SwedenGenre:AnimatedMinutes:13Showing:27477\, 27479\n\nThe Moon and Back A little rabbit finds a home with a young boy\, and through the child’s artwork\, they create adventure in the world they live in. The rabbit knows little beyond the love he shares with the boy\, but the dangers they face become increasingly clear. Their kingdom is guarded by a dragon\, meant to protect\, but is instead their captor. The situation becomes too much to bear\, but the little rabbit would run forever\, even to the ends of the earth\, to stay with his best friend.Directed By:Zoe PoppengaCountry:United StatesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:6Warning:Implied Violence‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:27484\, 27479\n\nThe Roaring of the Carabao Born in the United States\, a daughter visits the Philippines for the first time. On the night of her arrival to her mother's homeland\, a volcano erupts. Mesmerized by the land’s turbulence\, she wanders through the past\, the present\, and the hereafter following the glow of an ember. Activating the Taal volcano as a dynamic character reconciling with the land's history\, the film narrates a story of a night of the volcano’s eruption\, intergenerational anger and a desire for heat.Directed By:Angeline MeitzlerCountry:United States / PhilippinesGenre:AnimatedMinutes:8Showing:27480\, 27479\n\nThe Splint A robotic truck driver\, on a dirt road\, is replacing old wooden power poles with new concrete ones when he hits two birds.Directed By:Mehdi SedighiCountry:IranGenre:AnimatedMinutes:5Showing:27482\, 27479\n\nSay Something SAY SOMETHING is a dance concept video exploring the complex emotions of disappointment\, sadness\, regret\, and humility within relationships. Through movement and raw vulnerability\, the piece delves into the shared journey of growing up together—navigating life’s ups and downs\, evolving through different stages\, and wrestling with the struggles of connection and communication. Through its heartfelt choreography and powerful performances\, the film captures the essence of human connection—the fractures\, the reconciliations\, and the enduring effort to be there for one another\, even when it’s difficult to find the right words.Directed By:Lonnie Iske\, Nathan TalanCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:4Showing:27465\, 27479\n\nShaka Shams – Balrog Shaka Shams\, a young rapper both shy and charismatic\, finds himself transformed into a retro-futuristic warrior and propelled into a mental universe where black and white rubs shoulders with the brightest colors. A labyrinthine and tortuous crossing between dream and reality.Directed By:Yoann Stehr\, Alice KholCountry:BelgiumGenre:Music VideoMinutes:2Showing:27482\, 27479\n\nWindows WINDOWS is the music video to the Future One song from the latest album "Do We Need Another Psycho".Directed By:Carol Bash\, Christopher FoxCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:5Showing:27484\, 27479\n\nAyala Music video for the song "Ayala" by Yehudit Ravitz\, based on the illustrations of the singer. The gazelle wanders around the house from the coffee table to the music studio. The gazelle is the song\,that writes itself. Yehudit Ravitz is an Israeli cultural icon - she has created the soundtrack of our lives\, being the most beloved\, well-known\, and admired singer in the country for over five decades.Directed By:Guy Hayout\, Harel EtzionCountry:IsraelGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:27477\, 27479\n\nWhen It’s Your Kid WHEN IT'S YOUR KID is the official music video for singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer's song of the same name which unflinchingly presents topics of teen suicide due to homophobia and school shootings. The viewer/listener is asked to put themselves in the shoes of parents losing children in these scenarios.Directed By:Daniel Henry Smith\, Paco SilvaCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:4Warning:Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:27483\, 27479\n\nEverywhere Things that we thought were gone may not truly leave us – perhaps they are still with us somehow. Life is full of ups and downs and Death is a natural part of life. This story inspires us to rethink our life and treasure every moment we have\, just like the two inseparable little cats enjoying their life and experiencing the grief of death.Directed By:Step Cheung\, Tommy NgCountry:Hong Kong / CanadaGenre:AnimatedMinutes:10Showing:27476\, 27479\n\nListen Not This music video portrays a couple deeply in love amidst a tumultuous world. The man promises to take the woman away to a better place\, but various obstacles prevent him from fulfilling his promise\, causing the woman's love to turn into resentment. In her desperation to escape\, she resorts to extreme measures\, leading the man to view her actions as a fall from grace. Eventually\, the man finds a way to escape with her\, and they reconcile. However\, as they are about to leave\, he is assassinated. Heartbroken\, the woman chooses to die with him. As gunshots ring out\, she is transported to another era\, where she reunites with the man she longs for.Directed By:Hao LiCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:5Showing:27481\, 27479\n\nAlbina Dream Survey A mystical being receives the dreams of Black children via a mysterious phone number. The Dream Collector\, the dashing “Honk-Shoo Hero\,” does what he can to protect them from the forces that seek to destroy them. If you have a dream worth sharing\, please call the Dream Collector’s hotline at 971-266-0341 to share it anonymously. This film is supported by a grant by Oregon Film. Visit https://oregonfilm.org/ for more information.Directed By:Spencer GarlandCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:27480\, 27479\n\nThe Deep Rolling: Magma When an explosive Detroit jazz sextet begins rehearsing in a desolate industrial lounge\, their music awakens iconic producer Warren Defever from a transcendental hibernation and\, guided by unseen forces\, he drives his classic Ford to where they are playing\, and utilizing vintage gear and old school recording techniques\, captures and inspires—live on tape—the band's virtuoso\, unrivaled performance. Director of Photography - Richie Trimble Editor - Cameron Gunn Production Designer - Pat Bird Wardrobe Stylist - Paulina Petkoski Executive Producers - Adam Jankovich\, John Miskena\, Paddy LynchDirected By:Robin ScovillCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:10Showing:27474\, 27479\n\nBack and Forth The music video for Allie Young's "Back and Forth" - filmed over the course of two days in Belgrade\, Serbia\, forged in blues and reds\, dredged in silk and smoke and glass.Directed By:Clara GallagherCountry:United States / SerbiaGenre:Music VideoMinutes:4Showing:27474\, 27479
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-m04/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
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SUMMARY:Distribution Strategies for Independent Filmmakers
DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 40-year distribution veteran Dan Gurlitz\, the founder of Soundview Media Partners\, is a specialist in establishing and/expanding distribution for independent features and documentaries. He will be discussing distribution strategies for both physical and digital media exploitation including: \n\nMarket Channels and Achieving Ubiquitous Distribution\nIt’s All About the Packaging – Packaging is your first impression\, and the mission is to make it POP.\nUnderstanding Digital Terminology – VOD\, TVOD\, SVOD\, AVOD\, FAST and OTT\n\nDan’s seminars are lively and free flowing so Q & A will take place throughout. \nVisit Soundview Media Partners at www.soundviewmediapartners.com \nCome get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speakers\n\nDan Gurlitz\nSoundview Media Partners Founding Member and CEO Dan Gurlitz entered the entertainment distribution industry in 1984. His career began in advertising\, and includes over ten years in sales followed by 15 years in senior management within rapid-growth\, independent environments. Prior to launching Soundview\, Dan was the Senior Vice President and General Manager\, Video\, for Entertainment One U.S ...Read More			\n			\n\nSoundview Media Partners\nNY-based Soundview Media Partners works with and represents filmmakers\, artists\, and content-owners. Specializing in the development of product lines\, and the setting up and expansion of distribution channels\, Soundview focuses on categories that target identifiable consumer groups. Soundview also serves the film\, audio and video communities in a variety of sales and marketing capacities including the direct sales and licensing of films for the educational and non-theatrical exhibition market sectors ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/block-d05-25/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000
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SUMMARY:Friday Feb 21\, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM - Documentary Shorts Matinee
DESCRIPTION:These films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nWaiting for the Bus This short film features Michael Wolfe who identifies "as a black\, queer\, performance artist with autism"\, offering insight into his daily life and inner world through movement\, text and song. Through Michael’s narration\, the seemingly mundane task of waiting for the bus unfolds into a labyrinth of feelings\, sensations\, and physical expressions of his body.Directed By:Beth GraczykCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:7Showing:27467\, 27478\n\nFinding My Voice This short student documentary is a crossed portrait of two transgender women working on their voices to make them sound more feminine and to match the new people they have become. One is 67 year-old Bernie Wagenblast\, one of New York’s most famous voices. She is one of the male subway voices\, heard by millions of commuters every day and feels comfortable with both of her voices. The other is 25 years-old Jade Stephan\, who feels that her "old voice is something that she treasures as a thing she will not be bringing out for company". She is currently seeing a voice therapist to help her work on her voice. This film explores their relationship to their voices and how voices can be a factor of integration into society.Directed By:Rouven GueissazCountry:United States / SwitzerlandGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:10Showing:27464\, 27478\n\nDreamful DREAMFUL is a short documentary that explores life and death through the lens of ease and courage\, celebrating the simplicity and beauty of existence. The film follows 80-year-old Persian art collector Farhad\, who embarks on a grand project to create an art island in Greece with his friend\, artist Fereydoun Ave. Set on the small island of Chiliomodi\, owned by the St. John Monastery of Patmos\, Farhad hopes to make the island a destination for pilgrims and artists. The documentary captures their enthusiasm and reflections on life’s lessons\, focusing on peace\, exile\, and the joy of pursuing dreams despite age and challenges.Directed By:Sarko Meené\, Vahan KhachiyanCountry:Armenia / GreeceGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:14Showing:27488\, 27478\n\nFighting Back FIGHTING BACK follows Jessica Ng\, a first-generation Hong Kong-Chinese American and internationally recognized Muay Thai fighter. Her self-defense classes empower Asian American and Pacific Islander women at a time of an alarming rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City in recent years. FIGHTING BACK explores themes of love\, energy and growth as Jessica navigates her identity\, public responsibilities and newfound motherhood.Directed By:Xiaoying SuCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:10Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:27486\, 27478\n\nMobility Rights MOBILITY RIGHTS is a poetic visual examination of disabled people’s struggle in South Korea. It portrays the fights of the disabled finally being seen after decades of denial of basic rights. As an observation of the their daily lives\, the film allows the audience to not only relate to the struggle towards rights they endure\, but also reflect on their own pursuit of rights and happiness. This film highlights the experiences and challenges that they face from the general public\, despite Korea’s emphasis on being a communal society.Directed By:Changhee ChunCountry:United States / KoreaGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:20Showing:27464\, 27478\n\nNo Longer / Not Yet NO LONGER/NOT YET is an intimate observational documentary focusing on the very few moments just before a performer steps on stage. In this interval of time and space leading up to a performer's first step\, we are "no longer" rehearsing\, and "we are not quite yet" on stage. What happens in this liminal space? This part of a performer's job is not often seen or spoken of but without a doubt expected. The camera lens makes visible this pre-acceleration removed from the performance itself and aims to expose the invisible labor that goes into taking that first step on stage.Directed By:Jacquelyn ElderCountry:France / United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:17Showing:27464\, 27478\n\nThe Anarchist and The Fridge THE ANARCHIST AND THE FRIDGE tells the story of an anarchist who fills a fridge in his front yard daily\, allowing anyone to take food. Twenty-five years ago\, he came to New York to live without spending money. After surviving cancer and rumors\, he gained community support and set up New York's first free fridge in Bed-Stuy. He now sees replenishing the fridge as his duty\, using free food to unite the community and challenge the system.Directed By:Yunchang ZhangCountry:United StatesGenre:DocumentaryMinutes:14Showing:27464\, 27478
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-m03/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T124500
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SUMMARY:Festival Formula: Here To Tell You Some Festival Truths (and be honest)
DESCRIPTION:Katie and Ian Bignell from Festival Formula will talk you through their company’s process of how to maximise your festival journey. From understanding the different levels of festivals\, to the assets that you can explore to be more targeted with your individual film. Honest and realistic – these two industry voices will be on hand to answer your questions and to dispel some recurring myths. \n\nHow to figure out what level you should aim for\nThe materials you’ll need\nHow to understand premiere status\nSome do’s and don’ts!\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speakers\n\nIan Bignell\nIan Bignell is a Film Festival Strategist Festival Formula ...Read More\n\nKatie Bignell\nKatie Bignell is Film Festival Strategist & Founder at Festival Formula ...Read More			\n			\n\nFestival Formula\nThe film festival circuit is large and competitive. Independent filmmakers often fall in a trap of spending unnecessarily on festivals that do not suit their film or are hoax festivals making a quick money scheme. This complicated aspect of the industry benefits from enlightened guidance and opportunities to connect with other film professionals. Festival Formula wants to nurture your film through an efficient system that is approachable\, informative\, and showcases your film to the right audience. Our detailed\, bespoke strategies and hands on submission management means you can pursue your filmmaking career with more projects and more networking opportunities. We ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/block-d04-25/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T205500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T231500
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20241230T200916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T221719Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 20\, 8:55 PM-11:15 PM - Evening Feature & Shorts + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 10:55 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nThe Lovers A man and a woman are having a candlelit dinner at a restaurant. All of a sudden the man's appearance begins to change. THE LOVERS is a stop motion relationship horror and unromantic comedy about a couple forced to deal with escalating bodily transformations.Directed By:Carolina SandvikCountry:SwedenGenre:AnimatedMinutes:13Showing:27477\, 27479\n\nSlumber Party In SLUMBER PARTY\, two novice criminals\, Ilya and Alexei\, are sent by their mentor\, Nikolai\, to steal from a gangster's mansion. To their shock\, they stumble upon a tweenage slumber party hosted by the gangster's daughter\, Oxana. As they attempt the heist\, Oxana and her friends foil their plans with deadly force. Disappointed but unfazed\, Nikolai abandons his protegés\, leaving them to their grim fate in a house filled with danger and secrets.Directed By:Sebastian KimCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:8Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:27477\, 27472\n\nAyala Music video for the song "Ayala" by Yehudit Ravitz\, based on the illustrations of the singer. The gazelle wanders around the house from the coffee table to the music studio. The gazelle is the song\,that writes itself. Yehudit Ravitz is an Israeli cultural icon - she has created the soundtrack of our lives\, being the most beloved\, well-known\, and admired singer in the country for over five decades.Directed By:Guy Hayout\, Harel EtzionCountry:IsraelGenre:Music VideoMinutes:3Showing:27477\, 27479\n\nThe Fix A dark\, dystopian thrill ride with an environmental slant\, THE FIX explores identity\, perception and autonomy in a frighteningly viable future. A toxic compound infects earth’s atmosphere. Pharmaceutical giant\, Aethera\, sells immunity to those who can afford the daily dose ... most can't. When a troubled model takes a new designer drug at a house party\, she becomes an unintended test subject. Pursued by a dangerous gang and authorities in cahoots with Aethera\, she hunts desperately for a “fix” that will reverse the drug’s effects… only to discover that her mutations could save the human race.Directed By:Kelsey EganCountry:South Africa / United StatesGenre:FeatureMinutes:98Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎; Drug Use‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:27477
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-a02/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T204000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T233000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20241230T200914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T013836Z
UID:27476-1740084000-1740094200@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 20\, 8:40 PM-11:30 PM - Evening Films from Asia/Asians + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 11:10 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nCircle The girl draws a circle on the ground. Passersby step into it\, one by one. Soon the circle is full of people\, struggling to stay within. Once the girl returns and erases the circle\, people start heading their way.Directed By:Yumi JoungCountry:KoreaGenre:AnimatedMinutes:7Showing:27476\, 27479\n\nHere After In a dark\, surreal world\, a woman faces her traumatic past to transform into a new self. Guided by a mysterious figure\, she navigates through symbolic spaces\, confronting her deepest fears and finding hope. HERE AFTER is a powerful tale of resilience and rebirth.Directed By:Min Yeong KwakCountry:KoreaGenre:ShortMinutes:15Showing:27476\n\nMm\, Uh\, Oh\, Ah The magical conversation method for modern people\, the “MM\, UH\, OH\, AH method”! The CEO of TongHalTong Communications\, Bocky Lee\, is a linguist and anthropologist who created the MM\, UH\, OH\, AH method. To celebrate its 13th anniversary\, a private lecture is held at Bocky Lee Hall.Directed By:Nahye ChoiCountry:KoreaGenre:ShortMinutes:16Showing:27476\n\nHomunculus Living in seclusion and despair\, a carpenter tries to escape his misery by fitting himself inside his handmade sofa in order to get himself out of his workshop and live vicariously in a hotel café\, but ends up in a famous writer’s house about whom he has been obsessing for a while.Directed By:Golnoush AnsariCountry:IranGenre:ShortMinutes:13Showing:27476\n\nEverywhere Things that we thought were gone may not truly leave us – perhaps they are still with us somehow. Life is full of ups and downs and Death is a natural part of life. This story inspires us to rethink our life and treasure every moment we have\, just like the two inseparable little cats enjoying their life and experiencing the grief of death.Directed By:Step Cheung\, Tommy NgCountry:Hong Kong / CanadaGenre:AnimatedMinutes:10Showing:27476\, 27479\n\nSmoking Tigers Over one summer spent at an elite academic bootcamp\, a lonely Korean-American teenager hides her true identity to fit in\, only to discover the bittersweet pains of adulthood.Directed By:So Young Shelly YoCountry:United StatesGenre:FeatureMinutes:90Showing:27476
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-b02/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20250129T001841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T161320Z
UID:28260-1740078000-1740085200@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Freelancer's Union Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Freelancers Union is a non-profit organization serving as a support system for independent workers through advocacy\, education\, and benefits. So\, whether you consider yourself a creative\, a solopreneur\, or a founder\, we’re working to secure a better future for you. 500\,000+ members make for a damn squeaky wheel! \nEnjoy drink specials with your screening ticket and meet the Freelancer’s Union at our networking event followed by a screening of amazing films!   \nThe Business Behind the Scenes for Freelance Filmmakers \n \nMeet the Freelancer’s Union Mixer \n \nThursday Feb 20\, 8:55 PM-11:15 PM – Evening Feature & Shorts + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/freelancers-union-mixer/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T181000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20241230T200912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T221658Z
UID:27475-1740075000-1740083400@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 20\, 6:10 PM-8:30 PM - Evening Films from Spain + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 8:10 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nThe Night Inside Belén\, a young nurse\, wakes up after being attacked. She is accused of ending the life of a child after giving him medicine. But she claims she injected the right medication and that she can prove it.Directed By:Antonio CuestaCountry:SpainGenre:ShortMinutes:24Showing:27475\n\nThe Imposter Protective parents\, Javi and Rosa\, feel compelled to tell their 10-year-old daughter that she is adopted when she starts asking questions. They debate whether they should tell her\, and question their legitimacy as parents.Directed By:Yangxi ChenCountry:SpainGenre:ShortMinutes:8Showing:27475\n\nNo Wolves No Lambs Twin brothers have been estranged for years without knowing about each other's lives. They meet again and face each other in a final duel to try to resolve the deception that separated them and caused the destruction of their family and death of their father\, a prestigious chess master. Fenix\, a former world chess champion\, defeated by a fraud committed in his past\, lives trapped in dishonor and guilt. Hector\, also a chess master\, remains kidnapped by anger and the need for revenge. When they meet again\, they are forced to fight a duel in a definitive game of chess.Directed By:José Luis AcostaCountry:SpainGenre:ShortMinutes:13Showing:27475\n\nReflections in a Room Berta\, a mature woman from the upper class\, has been hiring the services of Alberto\, a professional escort\, for some time. One day\, Alberto can't make it\, so he sends another escort\, Hugo\, a much younger and inexperienced guy from his neighborhood. Berta distrusts Hugo and insists he leave\, but Hugo needs the money and wants to finish the job. Berta and Hugo embark on an emotional journey and\, despite their differences\, mistrust\, and prejudices\, discover they have more in common than they thought.Directed By:Ceres MachadoCountry:SpainGenre:FeatureMinutes:72Warning:Nudity‎Showing:27475
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-b01/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T204500
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20241230T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T221646Z
UID:27474-1740074400-1740084300@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 20\, 6:00 PM-8:45 PM - Evening Shorts Program + QA
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Q&A Session with the filmmakers at 8:25 PM. \nThese films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nPina At the beginning of the 20th century\, in a remote village in the Sicilian countryside\, Pina\, the baker's daughter\, masks her power to regenerate the earth from others. With each harvest\, unscrupulous bandits plunder the village\, sowing terror. The kidnapping of Pina by the ferocious mafia boss will plunge the hamlet into an era of famine until the fate of the entire country is turned upside down.Directed By:Jeremy Depuydt\, Giuseppe AccardoCountry:Belgium / FranceGenre:AnimatedMinutes:24Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎Showing:27474\, 27479\n\nBirthday Blues Tony has just turned 26 and is feeling blue ... that is until he follows his mysterious neighbors through a mystical closet and onto a dance floor where you never have to grow up.Directed By:Zinha Morgan-BennettCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:10Showing:27474\, 27472\n\nDesync Ana\, a young Filipina filmmaker\, shoots a re-enactment of a fight she once had with her mother - a fight brought on by mutual refusals to communicate. Spurred on by the obsessive need for perfection\, Ana “fixes” the fight by rewriting every veiled insult into a chance for forgiveness. As her perfect story diverges further from the reality of what happened\, she begins to realise what her mom has been trying to say all along.Directed By:Minerva NavascaCountry:CanadaGenre:ShortMinutes:12Showing:27474\n\nYellow In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan\, a woman walks into a Hijab store to buy her first full body veil from a Talib shopkeeper.Directed By:Elham EhsasCountry:United Kingdom / AfghanistanGenre:ShortMinutes:13Showing:27474\n\nThe Deep Rolling: Magma When an explosive Detroit jazz sextet begins rehearsing in a desolate industrial lounge\, their music awakens iconic producer Warren Defever from a transcendental hibernation and\, guided by unseen forces\, he drives his classic Ford to where they are playing\, and utilizing vintage gear and old school recording techniques\, captures and inspires—live on tape—the band's virtuoso\, unrivaled performance. Director of Photography - Richie Trimble Editor - Cameron Gunn Production Designer - Pat Bird Wardrobe Stylist - Paulina Petkoski Executive Producers - Adam Jankovich\, John Miskena\, Paddy LynchDirected By:Robin ScovillCountry:United StatesGenre:Music VideoMinutes:10Showing:27474\, 27479\n\nMalti A silent film that encompasses Malti's constant back and forth between reality and illusion\, after discovering her husband's alleged affair.Directed By:Mrunal MestriCountry:India / United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:16Warning:Nudity‎Showing:27474\, 27472\n\nYou Don’t Have to Like Me YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIKE ME delves into the harsh realities of a woman who presents as masculine\, grappling with insecurities that threaten to consume her whole being. It captures the moments when disownment can lead to crippling self-judgment\, when you feel like nothing more than a shadow of yourself. It’s a testament to the resilience\, beauty\, and strength of those who defy societal expectations\, shedding light on the many facets of being a woman in a world that so often attempts to define and confine us.Directed By:Safiyah ChiniereCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:10Showing:27474\, 27472\n\nBack and Forth The music video for Allie Young's "Back and Forth" - filmed over the course of two days in Belgrade\, Serbia\, forged in blues and reds\, dredged in silk and smoke and glass.Directed By:Clara GallagherCountry:United States / SerbiaGenre:Music VideoMinutes:4Showing:27474\, 27479\n\nGirls in Trouble: The Series – Vashti GIRLS IN TROUBLE: THE SERIES is an indie web episodic created by two Alicia’s - musician/writer Alicia Jo Rabins and director/editor Alicia J. Rose - produced by Lara Cuddy. After their successful collaboration on feature film A KADDISH FOR BERNIE MADOFF\, the team now brings their focus to stories of Biblical women\, expanding Rabins' acclaimed song cycle into a series of snappy storytelling episodes. In each episode\, Rabins takes the viewer on a journey into a Biblical woman's story through a feminist diasporic lens\, visits scholars and artists to get their take on the story\, and celebrates the resilience and strength of these ancient characters. Episode 1 “Vashti” features the rebellious antihero of the Purim story\, Queen Vashti.Directed By:Alicia J. RoseCountry:United StatesGenre:Web SeriesMinutes:15Showing:27474\n\nVillain In the countryside of Iron Age Britain\, teenage Georgia makes the unwise decision to seek revenge on the dragon that torched her home and killed her mother; however\, her mission is stalled when she unexpectedly discovers a scaly child in the beast’s lair.Directed By:Sparky TehnsukoCountry:United KingdomGenre:ShortMinutes:10Showing:27474\n\nThe Hypermnestic Haunted by guilt and regret over her inability to have children\, Gaby takes advantage of her husband Jo’s fading memory to create the past they wished they had lived. She fills their home with fake family photos and trinkets of grandchildren\, weaving a tapestry of memories to rewrite their shared story. Driven by love and remorse\, Gaby reshapes their history\, determined to give Jo the life he dreamed of\, even if it’s built on illusion. She hopes her efforts will bring him peace\, granting him a sense of fulfillment and a life free of regrets.Directed By:Julien MouquetCountry:United Kingdom / FranceGenre:ShortMinutes:20Showing:27474
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-a01/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20250129T002845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T160858Z
UID:28264-1740070800-1740074400@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Spain Arts & Culture Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy drink specials with your screening ticket at our networking event for Spain Arts & Culture followed by a screening of amazing films!   \nThursday Feb 20\, 6:10 PM-8:30 PM – Evening Films from Spain + QA
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/spain-arts-culture-mixer/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Mirabella Lounge\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20250108T155042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T153934Z
UID:27878-1740066300-1740070800@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Harnessing Flexibility in your Acting & Filmmaking - with IMPROV!
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all taken an improv class here & there where we play some basic improv games\, get silly\, and chuckle a bit as part of a larger acting or directing curriculum. But peep this: improv training builds muscle memory for exploring and making fresh choices you may have never considered. Your own limitations are self-imposed because we’ve all been taught to take this art form sOoOoOoOoOooo seriously. But we want to help you break that habit\, loosen up\, and find your own style of fun in this amazing work we do as creators! \nLet’s get you to make some dangerous choices\, get you a better understanding of levity and how to apply it (making your stories more accessible)\, and open up that free thinking mind of yours to begin paving the way for a more flexible YOU! \nThis improv workshop taught by Mike Brown -NYC improv veteran & creator of Pineapple Improv. Credits: TripCon’24\, BeerProv MSC Cruses\, Amazon Pay\, and AGBK Productions (plus so\, so much more). Ask him questions (he’s got stories)! \nThis event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speaker\n\nMike Brown\nNYC Improv Comedian\, Mike Brown has a lot of experience & cool things he’s done. Why don’t you shake his hand and ask him to tell you a story or two! ...Read More			\n			\n\nPineapple Improv\nPineapple Improv is an educational improv institution based in Harlem\, NY. While they have yet to open a physical brick & mortar theatre space\, Pineapple Improv currently teaches classes & workshops out of Cre8ive Studios in Midtown Manhattan\, and throughout the corporate sector ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/block-d03-25/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T152000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T174000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20241230T200906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T151835Z
UID:27473-1740064800-1740073200@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 20\, 3:20 PM-5:40 PM - Horror Shorts Matinee
DESCRIPTION:These films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nDeathless 10 years after people have stopped dying\, Florian\, a self destructive porn star\, tries desperately to understand the point of life after his twin sister announces her pregnancy.Directed By:Stacey MaltinCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:19Warning:Nudity‎; Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎; Graphic Violence‎; Drug Use‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:27468\, 27473\n\nDig A man is digging a clandestine grave in the middle of the forest at night when he is suddenly discovered.Directed By: JandroCountry:SpainGenre:HorrorMinutes:12Warning:Graphic Violence‎Showing:27468\, 27473\n\nGo To Bed Raymond When your kid tells you there's someone in his room\, you might want to listen.Directed By:Nikki Taylor-RobertsCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:7Showing:27468\, 27473\n\nHumanzee Deep in the basement of an old house on a quiet suburban street\, Jane Howell harbors a strange little creature named Ziggy. The two share their life in solitude\, where Ziggy’s only connection to the outside world comes from black and white movies on an old TV. Their way of life is put into question when an old friend from the past appears at her door\, leaving Jane scrambling to preserve Ziggy’s innocence as he starts connecting the dots of his mysterious origins.Directed By:Taro O'HalloranCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:24Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:27468\, 27473\n\nLapse A star competitive swimmer blacks out alone one night in the pool—the same pool a dead body is found in the next morning.Directed By:Katie ColwellCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:6Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:27468\, 27473\n\nRoom Service Surprise! Oliver reveals a luxurious NYC hotel suite to his blindfolded fiancée Victoria\, an extravagant expense made possible with the help of Victoria’s wealthy\, manipulative mother. Recovering from depression\, Victoria is newly off her meds and feeling uneasy. She attempts to relax and enjoy the evening\, but discerning between visions and reality becomes increasingly difficult when eerie events begin to occur - a bathtub filled with blood\, a bellhop ushering her into a new\, identical room\, and Oliver showing up with a gash in his head. Is everything all in her head because she stopped taking her antidepressants? Or is there really a scheme to hurt them?Directed By:Nieves Garcia PerchinCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:18Warning:Implied Violence‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm‎Showing:27468\, 27473\n\nSlayer After missing the bus\, three beefing friends take a shortcut through the park\, only to face another obstacle – this one of monstrous proportionsDirected By:Eileen McQueenCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:18Showing:27468\, 27473\n\nVivir In her darkest moment\, a despairing Latina artist crosses paths with a mysterious vampire.Directed By:Gerardo MaravillaCountry:United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:9Warning:Implied Violence‎; Discussion or Depiction of Suicide‎Showing:27468\, 27473\n\nVomiting On An Open Wound Five young unmarried girls and boys travel to northern Iran\, where due to restrictions on renting hotels or safe villas for singles\, they are forced to rent a cabin from a motorcyclist who turns out to be a pervert.Directed By:Alireza SharifiCountry:Iran / United StatesGenre:HorrorMinutes:25Warning:Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Non-Explicit Sexual Situations‎; Implied Violence‎; Graphic Violence‎Showing:27468\, 27473
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-m02/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20250130T181835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T165047Z
UID:28299-1740060900-1740065400@winterfilmawards.com
SUMMARY:The Business Behind the Scenes for Freelance Filmmakers
DESCRIPTION:A career in freelance film means juggling creative projects with legal and financial responsibilities. Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker\, a visual artist\, a writer\, or any kind of creative\, you’re not just an artist—you’re a freelancer running your own business. So\, how do you protect yourself\, secure fair pay\, and avoid common pitfalls? \nJoin Freelancers Union for a dynamic session designed specifically for creatives navigating the freelance world. We’ll cover everything you need to know to safeguard your career\, including: \n\nUnderstanding Your Rights: What the Freelance Isn’t Free Act means for you and how to leverage it to get paid on time.\nContract Basics: How to spot red flags\, negotiate terms\, and protect your intellectual property.\nGetting Paid Without the Hassle: Tips for pricing your work\, handling late payments\, and writing demand letters that get results.\nBusiness Essentials: How to manage taxes and securing the right insurance.\n\nWhether you’re a director\, editor\, cinematographer\, producer\, designer\, or any kind of freelancer\, this session will arm you with the tools you need to thrive—not just survive—in your creative career. Bring your questions for an open Q&A with experts from Freelancers Union. \nJoin Freelancers Union to learn how to secure your payments\, protect your intellectual property\, and negotiate strong contracts. We’ll discuss key legal protections like the Freelance Isn’t Free Act\, plus share tips on managing taxes\, insurance\, and whether forming an LLC is right for you. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speakers\n\nJalen Vasquez\nJalen Vasquez serves as the Director of Freelancers Hub\, a coworking space operated by Freelancers Union. He is also a dedicated freelance multidisciplinary designer specializing in illustrations\, graphic design\, toy design\, and design strategy. Passionate about community building\, Jalen empowers freelancers to achieve sustainable careers through his various initiatives and leadership roles ...Read More\n\nRafael Espinal\nRafael Espinal is the Executive Director of the Freelancers Union and is dedicated to amplifying the voices of freelancers\, strengthening the movement\, and empowering independent workers to thrive in an ever-changing economy ...Read More			\n			\n\nFreelancer’s Union\nThe Official Home of the Self-Employed! Freelancers Union is a non-profit organization serving as a support system for independent workers through advocacy\, education\, and benefits. So\, whether you consider yourself a creative\, a solopreneur\, or a founder\, we’re working to secure a better future for you. 500\,000+ members make for a damn squeaky wheel! For over 25 years we've worked to write new rules for the new workforce. Freelancers Union is a support system for all independent workers. Our mission is to promote the interests of independent workers through advocacy\, education\, and services. We build novel solutions to support independent ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/block-d02-25/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Film Festival":MAILTO:info@winterfilmawards.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T150500
DTSTAMP:20260420T022749
CREATED:20241230T200903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T151822Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Feb 20\, 1:00 PM-3:05 PM - Made in NYC Shorts Matinee
DESCRIPTION:These films have not been rated and some content may not be appropriate for children. \n\nFlame Caught between the fiery pressures of an upcoming dance performance and holiday celebrations\, Ellen navigates the fall out of her parents' divorce.Directed By:Madeline Rose FinkelCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:8Showing:27483\, 27472\n\nSlumber Party In SLUMBER PARTY\, two novice criminals\, Ilya and Alexei\, are sent by their mentor\, Nikolai\, to steal from a gangster's mansion. To their shock\, they stumble upon a tweenage slumber party hosted by the gangster's daughter\, Oxana. As they attempt the heist\, Oxana and her friends foil their plans with deadly force. Disappointed but unfazed\, Nikolai abandons his protegés\, leaving them to their grim fate in a house filled with danger and secrets.Directed By:Sebastian KimCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:8Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:27477\, 27472\n\nBirthday Blues Tony has just turned 26 and is feeling blue ... that is until he follows his mysterious neighbors through a mystical closet and onto a dance floor where you never have to grow up.Directed By:Zinha Morgan-BennettCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:10Showing:27474\, 27472\n\nChocolate With Sprinkles On their 25th wedding anniversary\, a bickering couple is given one day to do something they haven’t done in 25 years – work on their marriage.Directed By:Huriyyah MuhammadCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:19Showing:27480\, 27472\n\nGrace 1950s\, USA. Grace and her older sister spend every summer at their grandparents’ house down south. Now that she’s 16\, she’s made to follow her family’s religious tradition and get baptized. When Grace learns that a repentance is required before the ritual\, she begins to question the budding romantic feelings she has for her best friend\, Louise. Shot on 16mm film and set within a fleeting Summer in the Black American South\, Grace exists in conversation with many works of art created in the Black Southern Gothic genre. This time though\, through a queer lens that explores the interiority of a Black queer girlhood.Directed By:Natalie Jasmine HarrisCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:14Showing:27480\, 27472\n\nRight to Privacy Two women on opposing sides of society’s most divisive issue face off\, testing their values. Dr. Jen is determined to provide safe access to abortion as long as the law allows. Melanie stands outside her clinic daily\, pleading with all who enter to consider the lives of the unborn. As the two clash\, hypocrisies come to light\, and we are asked to consider whose rights are being sacrificed.Directed By:Julie HerlockerCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:12Showing:27481\, 27472\n\nMalti A silent film that encompasses Malti's constant back and forth between reality and illusion\, after discovering her husband's alleged affair.Directed By:Mrunal MestriCountry:India / United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:16Warning:Nudity‎Showing:27474\, 27472\n\nSteps 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 punished. He embarks on a journey where he must adapt his lifestyle\, and conserve every step in order to adhere to his captor’s demands. As this dark comedy unfolds\, Tanner is forced to confront his own demons and ultimately decide what matters more... attaining a bunch of trivial steps that no one in the world cares about\, or not being a pile of human garbage.Directed By:Dan Bricker\, Eytan MillstoneCountry:Canada / United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:19Warning:Implied Violence‎Showing:27480\, 27472\n\nThe Constructor Elizabeth\, an impossibly precocious seven year old Lego constructor\, struggles with “imagination blur” as her three year old sister attempts to free her from her rigid thinking.Directed By:Scott MorrisCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:10Showing:27480\, 27472\n\nYou Don’t Have to Like Me YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIKE ME delves into the harsh realities of a woman who presents as masculine\, grappling with insecurities that threaten to consume her whole being. It captures the moments when disownment can lead to crippling self-judgment\, when you feel like nothing more than a shadow of yourself. It’s a testament to the resilience\, beauty\, and strength of those who defy societal expectations\, shedding light on the many facets of being a woman in a world that so often attempts to define and confine us.Directed By:Safiyah ChiniereCountry:United StatesGenre:ShortMinutes:10Showing:27474\, 27472
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-block-m01/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 5\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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SUMMARY:The Secret Bloody Truths - Get Your Indie Horror Film Made!
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Indie Horror Film Financed\, Produced and Distributed – Learn The Secret\, Down And Dirty\, Bloody Truth Of How To Slice And Dice It Right. \nHorror has always been a proving ground for emerging filmmaking talent. Now\, two independent horror filmmakers who weren’t nepo babies\, had no connections to financing and zero Hollywood connections yet somehow wound up with a combined more than half century of experience in the world of horror filmmaking reveal the little known yet vital secrets that can get your indie horror film financed and into production.  \nIan Holt and Jim Thalman learned these secrets in the gory trenches through trial and error\, spilled blood and guts (literally and figuritively) and have led a lifetime of terrifying success that has fueled their scary careers and horrific showbiz movie nightmares.  \nAvoid the pitfalls and mistakes that slit the throat of most starting out horror filmmakers. Learn the truths they don’t teach you in film school and probably should. Better yet\, skip the film school altogether\, save yourself hundreds of thousands of dollars and just come see Ian and Jim. If you “bind what they have learned. Save you it can.” And you too\, can make your bloody horror movie nightmares come true.  \nCome get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE \nAbout The Speakers\n\nIan  Holt\nA graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts\, Ian Holt studied under the late great Stella Adler and Beatrice Straight. Ian is the co-author\, with Dacre Stoker\, of the international best seller\, Dracula The Un-Dead\, the official sequel to Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel\, Dracula. Ian wrote the cult classic slasher\, Dr. Chopper starring Costas Mandylor\, and wrote and produced the hit supernatural found footage thriller\, Episode 50\, co-produced by Ehud Bleiberg and Compound B. Most recently\, Ian produced the horror feature Death Metal and wrote the story for and produced the acclaimed thriller\, From The Shadows starring ...Read More\n\nJim Thalman\nJim Thalman is the Managing Director of i*Deal Films\, a film finance fund that provides first monies to curated high concept independent feature films. i*Deal’s current slate of films include “MISERIA” (“The Mummy” meets “Murder on the Orient Express”) and “Psychopathy” (“Dinner at Andre’s” with serial killers.) In addition\, Jim is overseeing the development of three more optioned scripts scheduled for production in 2025 & 2026. Jim is also the President of MoviVue\, a premiere genre streaming service that went live in October of 2024. MoviVue is backed by Wealth of Geeks a mini-major conglomerate that owns hundreds of websites ...Read More			\n			\n\nMoviVue Premiere Horror Streaming\nMoviVue Premiere Horror Streaming is dedicated to streaming the undiscovered gems of indie horror. But more than that\, to the full scale promotion and marketing of those films at a level unheard of in the indie arena. MoviVue's parent company Wealth of Geeks is a coalition of bloggers\, podcasters and journalists. They are members of the Associated Press\, syndicated on 5000 regional US networks and have an average monthly viewership of 120 Million unique visitors on their MSN page. Come "Join The Horror Revolution" at MoviVue ...Read More
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/block-d01-25/
LOCATION:LOOK Cinemas Theater 4\, 657 West 57th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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SUMMARY:WFF2025 Opening Night Kick-Off Bash & Networking Party
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday night kicks off the 13th annual Winter Film Festival. Filmmaker’s Reception & Opening Night Party! \nCirco Lounge\n1604 Broadway 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY 10019\nFREE until 11PM!!\nMust be 21+. Bring your friends!! \nCome meet our amazing filmmakers and sponsors and make some new friends & industry contacts and get a photo on the red carpet! \nThis event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE
URL:https://winterfilmawards.com/event/wff25-opening/
LOCATION:Circo Lounge\, 1604 Broadway 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 International Film Festival
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