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THE NORTH FILM FESTIVAL - NEW YORK CITY

NOV 15 -18 / 2023 LIVE & ONLINE  ***  SELECTED MOVIES AND NOMINATIONS ***

On a regular basis, we will be adding the names of the selected films.

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Nov 15 - 18, 2023

OFFICIAL VENUE FOR SCREENINGS

Church of Scientology

Harlem Community Center

220 E 125th St New York, New York 10035 United States

WEDNESDAY 15 TH (from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)

WEDNESDAY 15 TH, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Desperately Seeking Sikh - Dir. Kelly Goldstein (11:43min) USA

Death & Sandwiches - Dir. Andre M. Zucker (9:00min) USA

Are you Amir Shah? Season 2 Episode 4 - Dir. Amir Shah (40:00min) USA

Henry Needs A Cat - Dir. Kiernan Richard Doyle (15:48min) USA

Q&A (15min)

WEDNESDAY 15 TH, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

OPENING

Stolen Dough - Dir. Stefano Da Fre (46:01min) USA

NETWORKING EVENT: Nov 15th 7pm:

Red Rooster Harlem -

310 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027
Feel free to join us at Red Rooster Harlem, 310 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027, on Nov 15th at 10 pm! Following the opening ceremony, we'll be at Red Rooster Harlem to enjoy drinks and mingle with filmmakers from around the world. While it's not mandatory to attend, if you choose to join, filmmakers are encouraged to purchase their own drinks. It's a great opportunity to unwind and connect in the vibrant atmosphere of Harlem. The TNFF NYC team will be there to share the fun with you. See you there!

THURSDAY 16 TH  (from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

 

THURSDAY 16 TH, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

There are no small or big decisions - Dir. Maxim Timofeev (4:32min) USA

Lauren´s Choice - Dir. Tamia Dow (11:00min) USA

Edward Osredkar's Entertainer Chat - Dir. Edward John Osredkar (01:00:39h) USA

 

Q&A (15min)

THURSDAY 16 TH, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

 

Interception: Jayne Kennedy · American Sportscaster - Dir. Safiya Songhai (15:00min) USA

Thank you, Today - Dir. Satya Sawhney (14:20min) USA

All the King's Men  - Dir. Jay Sullivan (5:38min) USA

When You Are Ready - Dir. Kavita Parekh (8:19min) USA

Perfect  - Dir. Jay Sullivan (4:16min) USA

The Neighbor - Dir. James M Herold (4:54min) USA

They Took Everything - Dir. Ivelaw Peters, Kutcha, the professor (4:26min) USA

No Tell - Dir. Darwin Reina (14:00min) Sweden OUT OF COMPETITION &

OUT OF OFFICIAL SELECTION - SPECIAL SCREENING

Q&A (15min)

THURSDAY 16 TH, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 

Present - Dir. Michael Lake, Bella Duve (01:49:08 h) USA

Q&A (10min)

THURSDAY 16 TH, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

The Ballad of Lulu and Dad - Dir. Wayne Paul Mattingly (30:00min) USA

Antoinette's Duck - Dir. Wayne Paul Mattingly (17:04min) USA

How To Avoid Death Forever - Dir. Ella Muscroft (29:56min) UK

Sonata For A Calendar - Dir. Carmen Rosa (18:39min) Peru

Q&A (15min)

THURSDAY 16 TH, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

 

Un Amore - Dir. Mary Poltroni (11:30min) Italy

Duality - Dir. Ethan Feaster (17:21min)

Solar Wind Alley - Dir. Anastasia Lobkovski (01:16:00h) Finland

Q&A (15min)

NETWORKING EVENT: Nov 16 at 10pm:

La Casa Del Mofongo -

1447 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10033
Join us on Nov 16 at 10 pm for fantastic drinks and a filmmaker gathering! This spot beautifully embodies the Caribbean cultures of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, both significant contributors to New York's cultural tapestry. Enjoy the amazing food, and please note that you'll need to purchase your own drinks and food. It's a prime location for mingling in Washington Heights, close to Harlem, where Puerto Rican and Dominican influences are deeply woven into the city's identity. See you there!

 

FRIDAY 17 TH  (from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm)

FRIDAY 17 TH, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Keepsake - Dir. Rachel Patrice, Priscil•la Zanni, Franklin Speck (4:11 min) - USA

Color Of Love - Dir. Natasha C. Smith (11:13min) USA

Under Cover Comic (pilot) - Dir. Bobby Friedman (21:40min) USA

My mom is - Dir. Max Kohn (5:44min) USA

Q&A (10min)

FRIDAY 17 TH, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Murder of Olof Palme - Dir. Joaquim Weibull, Paco Garcia (20:17min) Sweden

The Inconvenience - Dir. Earl S. Shriley (8:30min) USA

How did you learn Spanish? - Dir. Claire Kinnen (7:40min) USA

The Tell-Tale Heart - a musicabre - Dir. Danny Ashkenasi (37:42min) USA

The Pit and the Pendulum - a musicabre  - Dir. Danny Ashkenasi (29:44min) USA

Q&A (15min)

FRIDAY 17 TH, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

 

Group - Dir. William R.A. Rush (02:13:00h) USA

Q&A (15min)

FRIDAY 17 TH, 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm

 

Spots - Dir. Tammy Salzl (8:03min) Canada

My Little Girl - Dir. Emmanuel Loarca (7:28min) USA

We Will Laugh Again - Dir. Jean-Luc Servino (11:11min) Italy

The Struggle - Dir. Keith Armonaitis (5:00min) USA

Free Time - Dir. Jay Sullivan (1:45min) USA

Holestepper - Dir. Sergio Fernández (17:26min) Peru

Lunarcode: The Light - Dir. Vincenzo Carubia (3:22min) USA

Q&A (15min)

FRIDAY 17 TH, 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm

Scarpedicemente - Dir. John Vamvas (01:26:00 h) Canada

Q&A (15min)

NETWORKING EVENT: Friday 17th, at 10:00pm

on "Shrine Harlem"

Address: 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10030, United States

Join us at this incredible venue Shrine NYC  where the African world converges in Harlem! With live music, it's a beloved spot for people of various nationalities, thriving with African culture. It's the perfect place for a few drinks, an opportunity to get to know the rich African heritage that has shaped Harlem. Remember, you'll need to purchase your own drinks. The entire TNFF NYC team will be present. See you there!
 

SATURDAY 18 TH  (from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm)

 

SATURDAY 18 TH, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Big Love - Dir. Michael Martin (2:43min)

Nightfall - Dir. Michael Lake, Bella Duve (01:50:00 h) USA

Q&A (10min)

SATURDAY 18 TH, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A Hell of a Trip to Delicias - Dir. Darwin Reina (21:00min) Nicaragua OUT OF COMPETITION

& OUT OF OFFICIAL SELECTION - SPECIAL SCREENING

The Strength We Share - Dir. Evan Gardner (20:00min) USA

Woyane - Dir. Jonathan Stern (33:00min) USA

Q&A (10min)

SATURDAY 18 TH, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Sara - Dir. Jake Wichansky, Holden Zuschlag (20:43min) USA

Papa On Parole - Dir. Marc Girard, Patrick Walsh (15:55min) USA

The Enchanted Mission - Dir. Marta Torres (11:14min) Brazil

The Interview - Dir. Mac Brydon (8:23min) USA

Overtown´s Living Legacy - Dir. Gina Margillo (7:00min) USA

Frontline Nurses: Dispatches from the COVID-19 Pandemic -

Dir. Cynthia N White, Alexander S White (5:41min) USA

IDDiosyncrasy (music video) - Dir. Joseph Villapaz (0:40min) USA

Q&A (15min)

SATURDAY 18 TH, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm 

 

BREAK

SATURDAY 18 TH, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

 

Awards Ceremony

The North Film Festival - TNFF

NETWORKING EVENT: Nov 18 AT 11pm:

Lucy's Cantina Royale -

1, Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10119
Join us for the grand finale of our festival at Lucy's Cantina Royale, conveniently located near the iconic Madison Square Garden. Following the spectacular gala awards, this is the ultimate destination. Come celebrate with us and mingle with the winners, nominees, and official selections in the heart of Manhattan. It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with filmmakers and revel in the spirit of independent filmmaking. Remember, you're welcome to purchase your own drinks and the entire TNFF NYC crew will be there to make it an unforgettable night!
 

ONLINE SCREENINGS

THURSDAY 16 TH & FRIDAY 17 TH

Asian American Artists - Dir. Maria Fe Picar (17:16min) USA

Black Lilac - Dir. Olga Hajnosz (12:42min) Poland

Desafio - Dir. Genaro Rivas (6:00min) Venezuela

Enter The Room - Dir. Harry Waldman (15:00min) USA

H.O.M.E. - Dir. Yiğit Batuk (14:40min) Turkey

I Will Forever Live Here - Dir. Carlos Roa Rodríguez (15:54min) Colombia

Lubbey - Dir. Cemre Poyraz Evren (17:46min) Turkey

Out Of The Blue - Dir. Aleksei Galkin (7:01min) Estonia

Prima Noi - Dir. Benjamin Jr. Vasquez Barcellano (14:25min) Italy

Space Odessey Adventures Ep 1 - Dir. Antoine M Dillard (15:00min) USA

Spotless - Dir. Lana Schreier (6:27min) USA

The Tableherder - Dir. Aleksandr Tretiakevich (39:59min) Russian Federation

This Is Such Love - Dir. Olga Hajnosz (19:45min) Poland

Widening Rings Of Being - Dir. Elin Osjord (30:00min) Norway

Words like violence - Dir. Arjan Gebraad (10:58min) Netherlands

Cross Culture & Religion - Dir. Junaid Imam Shaikh (27:58min) USA

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