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.
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