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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Winter Film Awards 6th Annual Indie Film Festival Feb 23-Mar 4 2017

Feb 04, 2017 at 07:49 PM

Winter Film Awards Is New York City. Like the city itself, we showcase the eclectic diversity and excitement of the independent arts world. Winter Film Awards is proudly one of the Top 10 Best...

Winter Film Awards 2017 Indie Film Fest CALL FOR ENTRIES - Early Deadline Sept 1

Aug 11, 2016 at 03:44 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...

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 6th Annual Winter Film Awards 2017 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Jul 04, 2016 at 12:25 AM

Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival Announces 2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES Winter Film Awards showcases emerging filmmakers from all genres from around the world, with a special emphasis on...

Winter Film Awards 2016 Indie Film Fest | Call for Entries - Submit by Nov 1 before fees go up!

Oct 20, 2015 at 04:54 PM

INDIE FILMMAKERS ... do you have an awesome film? Winter Film Awards seeks outstanding Indie Films in all genres from around the world to showcase at our 5th Annual Indie Film Fest, Feb 24-27 2016 in...

Winter Film Awards Indie Film Fest Announces 2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Jun 01, 2015 at 10:21 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival Announces 2016 CALL FOR ENTRIES New York, NY (June 1 2015) - A Call for Entries has been officially announced for the 5th...

Winter Film Awards 2015 Indie Film Festival – February 25-28 2015 #WFA2015

Jan 22, 2015 at 02:26 PM

4th Annual Winter Film Awards Indie Film Festival to be held Feb 25-28 in NYC 73 Films, 15 Awards, 1 Fantastic Weekend New York City’s rapidly growing Winter Film Awards (WFA) Indie Film Festival,...

Winter Film Awards 48-Hour Film Challenge 2014

Oct 07, 2014 at 03:54 PM

New York, NY (October 7 2014) - WINTER FILM AWARDS, an Independent Film Festival organization in NYC, challenges the local community to create a 4-7 minute short film in a specified genre, tagline...

Winter Film Awards 2015 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Oct 10, 2014 at 09:48 AM

WINTER FILM AWARDS is pleased to announce a CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 4th Annual Independent Film Festival, a celebration of independent film to be held February 25 – 28 2015 in New York City....

Congratulations to the 2014 Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival Winners!

Mar 10, 2014 at 06:26 PM

16 Outstanding Independent Films Honored in Awards Ceremony on March 1 2014 in New York City Best Student Film winner Julia Walter and Best Actress Nominee Stefanie Von Poser New York,...

2014 Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival

Jan 25, 2014 at 03:53 PM

61 Films, 15 Awards, 1 Fantastic Weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York, NY (01/15/2014) Local Independent Film Festival Winter Film Awards (WFA), now in its third year, is establishing itself as a...