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Manhattan Short

Experience the annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival alongside 100,000 cinema lovers across six continents! Watch ten global final-round short films selected from thousands of entries, then cast your official ballot for Best Film and Best Actor.  Catch an advance preview or attend the feature partnership event at RVCC’s Nash Theatre.

 

  • ADVANCE PREVIEWS

Thursday, September 24, 6-9 p.m.
Friday, September 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Warren Twp. branch

  • MAIN EVENT

Friday, October 2, 6-9 p.m.
RVCC Nash Theatre
Screen the films, stay to chat, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with community partners. Free and open to the public. No registration required.  

 

What is MANHATTAN SHORT? It’s the ultimate film event! Every year, ten short films (all under 20 minutes) are selected as finalists from thousands of entries worldwide. During this special week, over 100,000 film lovers across six continents gather in theaters to watch the exact same collection of films. Every selected film is Oscar-eligible, meaning you’ll get a sneak peek at tomorrow’s award-winning directors and actors before anyone else!

 

 

Upcoming Viewings

Oct 2

Manhattan Short Film Festival (Offsite Program)

Become an official film critic for the night! Join SCLSNJ at the RVCC Theatre for an exclusive screening of the world-renowned MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
October 2, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bridgewater branch
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