2026 will mark the 14th Annual Winter Film Festival here in NYC. The festival is happening February 18-22 and will be celebrating diversity in film and emerging filmmakers from around the world. The five-day event will have screenings, Q&A sessions at NYC's Regal Union Square, education sessions/workshops and networking events that all come together with the glittering close on February 22 at the gala Awards Ceremony.
Screening blocks will be around 2 to 2 and a half hours long and include a mix of shorts and feature-length films. All regular screening blocks will include a 20-minute Q&A Session with the filmmakers. Documentary Day is planned as well as Bloody Saturday Horror Nights on February 21st. On February 22, 5pm-11pm at Club 230FIFTH a free open to the public event with a red carpet, live performances from NYC talent, appearances by film industry veterans and an Awards Ceremony and After Party will conclude the festival.
Parties are free before 11pm; Education and Meetups are Free. Weekday Matinee screenings are second showings of the short films and are $5. These matinees do not include a Q&A session. Screenings at night and on the weekend are $12.50 in advance, $16.50 at the door. ($5 at door w/student id) Tickets are available for purchase here:
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