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The 23rd Annual Short Film Festival, a worldwide event taking place across six continents, MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Final Nine screen simultaneously across the world during a one-month period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue.

When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map and bring some friends along to find it. They are all out looking for the "X" and trying to get away from a group of bad guys who also want the treasure.

A writer encounters the owner of an aging high-class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel's glorious years under an exceptional concierge.

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, as a young boy and girl fall in love they are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down – which might not be such a bad thing.

An outbreak of canine flu in Japan leads all dogs to be quarantined on an island. A boy journeys there to rescue his dog Spots, and gets help from a pack of misfit canines who have also been exiled.

A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick.

A Catholic girl finds herself having tempting thoughts after an AOL chat turns unexpectedly racy.

Moscow, 1953. After being in power for nearly thirty years, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin takes ill and quickly dies. Now the members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power in this satirical black comedy.

A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's magical factory. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl.

A recuperating news photographer believes he has witnessed a murder. Confined to a wheelchair after an accident, he spends his time watching the occupants of neighbouring apartments through a telephoto lens and binoculars and becomes convinced that a murder has taken place.

A Phoenix secretary, on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away with her boyfriend, is overcome by exhaustion during a heavy rainstorm. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor, a young man with an interest in taxidermy and a difficult relationship with his mother.

A 1963 American natural horror-thriller film loosely based on the 1952 story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, that focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California, over the course of a few days.

After a tornado hurls through Kansas, a teenager named Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away from their farm and wakes up in the colorful and vibrant land of Oz. In order to find their way back home, they must embark on a journey to the Emerald City, where the Wizard of Oz resides.

Hindu goddess Sita accompanies her husband Rama to live in exile. In the treacherous woods, a demon king abducts her after hearing about her beauty, but Sita remains devoted. She patiently waits for Rama to rescue her.

A love story about two women in 1959 Reno, adapted from a beloved novel by Jane Rule.

Agnès Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman’s life, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama.

An animated comedy drama The turbulent romance between Rocky the Rooster and Ginger the chicken, both of whom yearn for freedom and are planning a daring escape.

Jim Jarmusch takes his quirky, uniquely modern sensibilities back in time, with this western black comedy about a city slicker turned gunfighter, on the run with an enigmatic Indian buddy in the Northwest wilderness.

Five stories, each involving a cab ride in the middle of the night, set in a different city around the world.

A tacky, low-rent Memphis motel dedicated to Elvis Presley is the setting for this anecdotal comedy-drama. The film tells three overlapping but distinct stories taking place over the course of one evening, featuring foreign tourists, criminals on the run, and the spirit of the King himself.

An animated supernatural comedy caper with the plucky characters, Wallace and his dog, Gromit.

A comedy/crime caper that pivots around a case of mistaken identity complicated by extortion, double-crosses, deception, embezzlement, sex, pot, and gallons of White Russians.

The Reel Rock Film Tour, one of climbing’s greatest celebrations, returns with a new collection of world premiere films.

The beloved Crawleys and their staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

A documentary chronicling progressive rock radio station WBCN, Boston during 1968–74, through the sights, sounds and stories of the station's role in both covering and promoting the dramatic social, political and cultural changes that took place during that era.

A hard-partying woman receives a startling wake-up call when a doctor visit reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, she soon takes up running to help her prepare for her goal of competing in the New York City Marathon.

A documentary about the American gospel music scene, focusing on two of the movement's pioneering forces, Thomas A. Dorsey and Willie May Ford Smith.

A thriller based on the life of a whistleblower who leaked a memo that the NSA had eavesdropped on diplomats from countries tasked with passing a UN resolution on the invasion of Iraq.

After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.

A musical biography of one of the most successful and versatile female singers of the 20th century, and one of the most successful recording artists of all time.

From massive waves to melting ice, filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky travels around the world to capture stunning images of the beauty and raw power of water.

An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the acclaimed novelist.

A woman utilizes ancient beekeeping traditions to cultivate honey in the mountains of Macedonia. When a neighbouring family tries to do the same, it becomes a source of tension as they disregard her wisdom and advice.

Hailed as "the Michelangelo of yoga" and considered to be one of the most important yoga masters in the world.

An all-star high school athlete and accomplished debater, Luce is a poster boy for the new American Dream. When Luce’s teacher makes a shocking discovery in his locker, Luce’s stellar reputation is called into question.

An uplifting documentary chronicling the passion, pressure and potential surrounding the International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation—a prestigious event which reunites 75 of the world's best amateur pianists with their dreams, if only for a brief time.

A Chinese family discovers their beloved Grandmother has only a short while left to live, decide to keep her in the dark and schedule an impromptu wedding to gather before she passes. 

Made during the great depression of the 1930s and just before the start of World War II, Mr. Smith is considered one of the true classics in the history of American movies.

David Hockney is Britain’s most popular artist and arguably equally popular around the globe. Now entering his 9th decade, he shows absolutely no evidence of slowing down or losing any of his enthusiasm and verve.

A TV star and his stunt double make their way around a changing industry in a1969 Hollywood that they don’t recognize anymore, who also lives next door to Roman Polanski & Sharon Tate whose futures will forever be altered by members of the Manson Family.

7 short films selected from this year’s Festival, widely considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers for more than 30 years.

Tracy Edwards leads the first all-female crew in a grueling yacht race that covers 33,000 miles.

A struggling musician wakes up to discover that no one has ever heard of the Beatles.

Monty Python delivers the group's sharpest and smartest satire of both religion and Hollywood's epic films. Set in 33 A.D. Judea where the exasperated Romans try to impose order, it is a time of chaos and change with no shortage of messiahs and followers willing to believe in them.

A man dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco

Following two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land.

Celebrate the 9th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies – the first to go global – when the previously unreleased complete June 17, 1991 concert from Giants Stadium comes to movie theaters worldwide.

Echo In The Canyon celebrates the explosion of popular music that came out of LA’s Laurel Canyon in the mid-60s as folk went electric and The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and The Mamas and the Papas gave birth to the California Sound.

International Fly Fishing Film Festival consists of short films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing.

Never-before-seen footage and performances showcase the life of famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old. Join us for a unique big screen experience of this timeless classic.

Award-winning independent filmmaker Jay Craven’s sci-fi film noir thriller set in the near future.

Legendary late-night talk show host’s world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer.

The epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years and his transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.

Featuring a cast of prominent musicians and artists, the film captures five days in the life of a guitar shop in the heart of Greenwich Village that remains resilient to the encroaching gentrification.

An unfiltered comedy about two academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, suddenly realize that they should have worked less and played more.

A shy film student begins finding her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man.

A wry, slyly seductive tale of sex, lies, and literature. Set amidst the bohemian intelligentsia of the Parisian publishing world.

Terence Stamp stars as an aging transsexual with two drag performers performing their unique style of cabaret across the backwaters of Australia

Young Rudolf Nureyev becomes a top ballet dancer in Russia, but a life-changing visit to Paris soon makes him seek asylum in France.

“I envy the Japanese” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. In the exhibition on which this film is based – VAN GOGH & JAPAN at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam – one can see why.

In the mid-19th century, Emily Dickinson is writing prolifically, baking gingerbread, and enjoying a passionate, lifelong romantic relationship with another woman, her friend and sister-in-law Susan… yes this is the iconic American poet, popularly thought to have been a recluse.

A woman leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist.

Amazing Grace, featuring Aretha Franklin at the height of her powers, is one of the greatest concert documentaries ever made.

Bringing the joy of cat videos to the masses with a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses.

Bringing the joy of cat videos to the masses with a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses.

A big-name lineup of performers pay tribute to legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Featuring Seal, James Taylor, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Kris Kristofferson, Graham Nash and more.

A convict in a rural Nevada prison struggles to escape his violent past is required to participate in an "outdoor maintenance" program as part of his state-mandated social rehabilitation is accepted into the selective wild horse training section of the program.

A documentary about the first female filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché, who made her first film in 1896 at age 23 and went on to write, direct, or produce more than 1,000 films.

A couple and their two children fight for survival against four strangers who look just like them.

Reel Rock 13 blazes across the planet with a brand new collection of the year’s best climbing films, delivering jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humor.

A film about what could happen if the wrong person pushed the wrong button—and it played the situation for laughs. U.S. Air Force General Jack Ripper goes completely insane, and sends his bomber wing to destroy the U.S.S.R. He thinks that the communists are conspiring to pollute the "precious bodily fluids" of the American people.

In November 1940, days after the Nazis sealed 450,000 Jews in the Warsaw ghetto, a secret band of journalists, scholars and community leaders decides to fight back.

Apollo 11 is a cinematic space event film 50 years in the making of the mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin & Michael Collins. Featuring never-before-seen large-format film footage of one of humanity's greatest accomplishments.

Alex Honnold completes the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan’s 3,000-foot vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park.

Michael Moore's provocative and comedic look at the times in which we live

A young wife comes to believe that her offspring is not of this world.

After nearly forty years of marriage, the Castlemans are complements. He enjoys his very public role as a novelist, she pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private role of Great Man’s Wife.

The origin of Freeride Mountain Biking

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical

A High Court judge must decide if she should order life-saving treatment for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept it for religious reasons.

Takes viewers on a wild journey from Joan Jett’s first band The Runaways through the rocky road to rock stardom decades on.  

A former rocker develops an unexpected bond with a woman whose ex-boyfriend is his biggest fan.

From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award-winning GET OUT.

An all-woman adventure film festival that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect individuals who identify as women in pursuit of the radical.

The resulting battle between imagination and appropriation rips out of the rehearsal space and through three women’s lives.

Us three. Us brothers. Us kings, inseparable. Three boys tear through their childhood, in the midst of their young parents’ volatile love that makes and unmakes the family many times over.

Blood Road follows the journey of ultra-endurance mountain bike athlete Rebecca Rusch and her Vietnamese riding partner, Huyen Nguyen, as they pedal 1,200 arduous miles along the infamous Ho Chi Minh Trail through the dense jungles of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Instructions on Parting weaves breathtaking artistic footage with cinema verite to tell an elegiac story about transformation, grief, and the essential nature of the collective human journey.

A portrait a woman who has reached her early 40s without ever venturing far from home, family or her tight-knit immigrant community, discovers she has a talent for jigsaw puzzles and sneaks away to partner with a man for a puzzle tournament. As she experiences independence for the first time, she begins to view her value and the pieces of her own life in a whole new light.

Martin Scorsese’s legendary chronicle of “The Band’s” 1976 farewell concert recognized today as one of, if not the best rock movie ever made.

Cameron Post looks the part of a perfect high school girl. But after she’s caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night, Cameron is quickly shipped off to a conversion therapy center that treats teens “struggling with same-sex attraction.”

One of the most influential of all sci-fi films—and one of the most controversial —Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 is a delicate, poetic meditation on the ingenuity—and folly—of mankind.

Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school.

Presenting 16 exceptional and inspiring animated shorts from around the world.

After nearly dying in a car accident, John Callahan gets a new lease on life when he enters rehab and develops a knack for drawing.

Director Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads in this concert movie shot in 1983.

A father and daughter have lived off the grid for years in the forest when their idyllic life is shattered

Hailed as one of the most influential climbers of all time, Fred Beckey is the original “dirtbag” – one who abandons societal norms and material comforts in pursuit of a nomadic mountaineering lifestyle.

Three strangers are reunited after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families.

A 1968 animated musical fantasy comedy inspired by the music of the Beatles

An intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers

Influential gardener Frank Cabot recounts his personal quest for perfection at his twenty-acre English style garden in Quebec

Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centers on a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962.

Middle Aged Men In Lycra! At last, the love that can finally be shared — that of man for bike. We’ve shaved our legs and we’re here to stay!

Directed by Michael Mayer; Cast: Saoire Ronan, Annette Bening, Corey Stoll, and Elizabeth Moss; 98 mins, PG-13 One summer at a lakeside Russian estate, friends and family gather for a weekend in the countryside.

From Alaska to Norway armed with drones, Go-Pros and helicopters, director Jennifer Peedom has fashioned an astonishing symphony of mountaineers, ice climbers, free soloists, heliskiers, snowboarders, wingsuiters and parachuting mountain bikers.

Written & Directed by Paul Schrader; Cast: Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried; 108 mins, Rated R Reverend Ernst Toller is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New York on the cusp of celebrating its 250th anniversary.

Written & Directed by Chloe Zhao; 104 min, Rated R Based on his a true story, THE RIDER stars breakout Brady Jandreau as a once rising star of the rodeo circuit warned that his competition days are over after a tragic riding accident.

I’ll Push You: A Real-Life Inspiration tells the story of two lifelong friends, Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, embarking on an epic, 500-mile-long journey to hike Spain’s famed El Camino de Santiago.