WinterFilmFestival

WINTER FILM FESTIVAL IS NEW YORK CITY

Like the city itself, we showcase the eclectic diversity and
excitement of the independent arts world.

We are an all volunteer, minority- and women-owned registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2011 in New York City by a group of filmmakers and enthusiasts. We recognize excellence and diversity in cinema, with a special emphasis on nurturing emerging filmmakers from all genres from around the world.

Our mission is to promote diversity, bridge the opportunity divide and provide a platform for under-represented artists and a variety of genres, viewpoints and approaches. We believe that only by seeing others’ stories can we understand each other and only via an open door can the underrepresented artist enter the room.

Our annual international film festival is a five-day event including awesome film screenings with director Q&A, cool discussion panels, useful professional development workshops and super-fun parties at venues throughout NYC. Works of all lengths and genres are considered for Festival screening, including narrative Fiction, Documentary, Web Series, Music Videos, Animation and Horror.

Each year, Winter Film Festival selects 80-90 independent films of all genres – roughly half of selections are made by women, roughly half are made by people of color. The event concludes with a glittering awards ceremony and red carpet gala at one of NYC’s premier nightclubs. We award over $75,000 in cash, prizes and distribution opportunities! Winter Film Festival is an IMDB-qualifying festival.

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NYC's Winter Film Festival - Call for Entries

Jul 22, 2026 at 06:08 PM

CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN FILM #WFF2027FIFTEENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | FEBRUARY 24-28 2027Emerging Filmmakers – All Genres – All LengthsDocumentary, Narrative, Horror, Music Video,...

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 12th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Call for Entries

Jul 15, 2023 at 09:13 AM

INDIE FILMMAKERS … Do you have an awesome film? Celebrate Diversity in Film with New York City's WINTER FILM AWARDS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL All Genres - Shorts - Features Animation - Horror...

NYC's 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Feb 20-29 2020

Jan 14, 2020 at 05:27 PM

The 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival runs February 20-29 2020, including awesome film screenings, cool discussion panels, career-building professional development workshops...

NYC's 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Feb 20-29 2020

Jan 14, 2020 at 05:27 PM

NYC's 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Feb 20-29 2020

Jan 14, 2020 at 05:27 PM

NYC's 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Feb 20-29 2020

Jan 14, 2020 at 05:27 PM

NYC's 8th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Feb 14-23 2019

Jan 22, 2019 at 09:37 PM

The 8th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival runs February 14-23 2019, and includes awesome film screenings, cool discussion panels, career-building professional development...

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 8th Annual Winter Film Awards CALL FOR ENTRIES

Jul 11, 2018 at 05:07 PM

INDIE FILMMAKERS … do you have an awesome film? WINTER FILM AWARDS announces a CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 2019 International Film Festival to be held Feb 14-23 2019 in NYC. We seek diverse, fresh...

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 7th Annual Winter Film Awards CALL FOR ENTRIES

Aug 14, 2017 at 05:23 PM

WINTER FILM AWARDS showcases emerging filmmakers in all genres from around the world, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and under-represented filmmakers. Submit your latest...

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 7th Annual Winter Film Awards CALL FOR ENTRIES

Jun 23, 2017 at 04:23 PM

Winter Film Awards showcases emerging filmmakers from all genres from around the world, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and minority filmmakers. Submit your latest work now...