29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival | Explore Warren

 

29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm to Saturday, September 26, 2026 - 11:00am
Monday, September 28, 2026 - 1:00pm to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 5:00pm to Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 11:00am

You be the judge!! Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screening.

You'll join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world taking place at three of Warren County libraries.

The runtime is 2 hours and 40 minutes, with an 8 minute intermission about halfway through. These films are unrated, so this event is for adults only.

​Funding has been provided by the Friends of the Richard D. Gardner Branch, the Friends of the Northeast Branch, the Friends of the Southwest branch, Catherine Dickson Hofman Library Association, the Warren County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Visit the festival's webpage for complete info and FAQs.

Ballots supplied upon entry. Registration required.