International Film Festival | Winter Film Festival

Documentarians Traverse The World of the Unburstable Beauty Bubble

A life-altering haircut was all it took for filmmaker Cheryl Bookout to decide on the subject of her next big documentary. That, and a gay father who owns a quaint, retro salon who is living his best life filled with love, art, music and adventure. Enter: The Beauty Bubble. See the documentary “Inside the Beauty Bubble” as part of Documentary Day on Feb 18 @12PM and Feb 22 @2:45PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 11th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

Alma Thomas and an Artist’s Journey Through a Colorful Life

Alma Thomas made many significant contributions in the 20th century art world with her use of color and unique style. See the documentary “Miss Alma Thomas: A Life in Color” as part of Documentary Day on September 26 @ 2:25PM and September 29 @3PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

Keep Kicking Against The Pricks – ‘Mister Sister’ relies on the support of his Queens

In “Mister Sister”, a suicidal man from Milwaukee is given a second chance at life in NYC, working as a drag MC and learning courage from the caring LGBTQ+ community. See the glam film followed by a Q&A Session with the cast and director on September 30 @8:30PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

Discover the Liberating World of Female Domination in “A Wicked Eden”

Meet Goddess Alexandra Snow and learn what it takes to stay on top in the world of FemDom. Follow along as we get a behind-the-scenes look into the niche community of female fetish porn creators. See the documentary film “A Wicked Eden” on Documentary Day on September 25 @ 4:45PM at Cinema Village (22 East 12th Street) as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

Travel through India’s Hidden Gems & Discover Local Treasures in “This Beautiful Journey”

Follow Rohini Chandra as she explores the homeland of her parents through a travelers perspective, inviting us on an adventure to explore both the rustic and new India through fresh eyes. See the documentary film “This Beautiful Journey” on Documentary Day – September 25 @ 2:25PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

Old is the new young in “I’m an Electric Lampshade”

“I’m an Electric Lampshade” is a spirited docu-musical centered around a retired accountant’s path into a larger-than-life performer. The uncharacteristically deep-voiced late bloomer travels across the world reassessing life and his newfound talents. See the feature-length documentary film on September 25 @9:30PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

The heartbreaking beauty of “Gon, the Little Fox”

Takeshi Yashiro’s “Gon, The Little Fox” is a beautiful short animated film made with painstakingly lovely stop-motion. See the animated short film on September 25 @ 12PM and September 27 @3PM at Cinema Village (22 East 12th Street) as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

A Character In Search of An Author: Life Imitating Art in “Jesus Kid”

How far can a writer’s superego go when diving into the creative process? Aly Muritiba’s JESUS KID is a nightmarish comedy about a writer being forced to write what others’ want and an exploration of the existential relationship between author and character. See the North American premiere on September 24 @9:15PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival

(Un)loving

It’s an all-or-nothing dynamic when a contemporary relationship ends. “Stay (Ver Her)” is a love story about sharing, taking, losing, wanting and not wanting one another. See the 21 minute short film from the Faroe Islands on Friday September 24 @ 9:15 PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

High School Students Trace the Roots of Racial Profiling in Cops Are(n’t) Color Blind

Provoked by their own experiences being incriminated on the basis of their race, a team of students from high schools across New York City set forth on an investigation into the roots of racial profiling in the police force. See the short Documentary “Cops Are(n’t) Colorblind: Changing the NYPD from the Inside and Out” on September 25 @9:30PM and September 28 @3:10PM as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

A Savannah Haunting – a Spine Tingling Haunted House Story Shot in a Real Haunted House!

Most people who inherit a house haunted by ominous spirits urgently sell the place and run away as fast as they can. Filmmakers, on the other hand, see a great opportunity to shoot a seriously creepy film. See the NYC premiere of horror film “A Savannah Haunting” on Sunday September 26 @ 6:00 PM as part of Bloody Sunday Horror Day at NYC’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

“Touch” Interrogates Social Transgression to Nightmarish Consequences

When plagued by insecurity the desire for love can turn into desperation, leading us to doubt those we hold dear. See the drama “Touch” on Tuesday September 28 @ 8:30 PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

Slow burn of “Kathaputali – The Puppet” showcases the excitement of Nepal’s Horror Genre

Feature-length horror film “The Puppet (Kathaputali)” is a slow burn story of a power struggle between father and son, a disturbed family, confrontation and ultimate empowerment. See the World Premiere of the feature-length Horror Film on Sunday September 26 @ 8:30 PM at Cinema Village as part of Bloody Sunday at New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

Every New Beginning Comes From the End of Something Else: COVID-19’s Impact on Hospitality Workers in ‘Last Call’ Documentary

In “Last Call: The Shutdown of NYC Bars”, director Johnny Sweet tells the story of the closing of the Sparrow Tavern in Queens and the devastating impact that Covid-19 had on the lives of New York’s hospitality workers. See the film on Saturday September 25 @ 12:00 PM at Cinema Village as part of Documentary Day at New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival.

Quarter-Life Crisis, Take a Backseat. Two Friends Take a Drug-Fueled Drive Through the California Desert in Search of their Souls in ‘Spirit Quest’

Producer-actors Brent Lydic and Tip Scarry prove the key to happiness is not in the destination, but indeed the journey: a days-long wild ride through the unabashed depths of self-discovery. See the World Premiere of feature film Spirit Quest on Monday September 27 @ 8:30 PM at Cinema Village as part of New York City’s 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival