Day 1: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Producers Club Theaters

Screening Room 1

 

VENUE 1: Producers Club Theaters (45 SEATS)

358 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 United States

 

Screenings: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Block "Sundance Voices" (10:30 AM – 12:15 PM)

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Documentary Spotlight" (12:00 PM – 1:25 PM)

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• INTERVIEW WITH ACTRESS, VOICEOVER ACTRESS, FILMMAKER BRITTANY CHRISTINE - Dir. Edward John Osredkar - 01:29:19 min - USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers​

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Block "Indie Pulse" (1:30 PM – 2:45 PM)

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• "Joe Franklin - Our Hour With Him" – Dir. Fran Sisco – 01:11:27 min – USA *** Missing Film ****

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Dark Frames" (2:50 PM – 4:15 PM) 

 

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• Echoes in the Dark – Dir. Connie Jo Sechrist – 13:40 min – USA

• CARATICO - Dir. Travis Haughton - 14:02 min - USA

• Reset - Dir. Michael Mullen - 8:15 min - USA

• The Power of Blue - Dir. Shamell Antone - 4: 36 - USA

• Unseen - Dir. Michelle Denise Harbin - 15:00 min - USA

• Periphery – Dir. Brittany Severance, Herman E. Servatius – 10:47 min – USA

• Flesh & Blood - Dir. Connor Brost - 10:07 min - USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "London Spotlight" (4:20 PM – 5:45 PM) 

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• DRIVE – Dir. Ryan Gross – 23:55 min – USA

• Innocent Chat – Dir. Rajiv Mallick – 22:59 min – USA

• Bad Apples – Dir. Craig Montalbano, Sean Hall – 17:05 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Festival Mix" (5:50 PM – 7:15 PM)

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• Lost & Found – Dir. Stephanie Soto – 13:00 min – USA

• Rob's Home Invasion – Dir. Steven Taranto – 14:50 min – USA

• OVaXX – Dir. John Schlag – 24:11 min – USA

• Run Wild (16mm) – Dir. Roxanna Lewis – 20:37 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

 

Block "Opening Ceremony" (7:20 PM – 7:50 PM) 

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Red Carpet - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The North Film Festival - New York City Edition 2026.

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Block "Opening Night Films" (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM) 

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• Stories – Dir. Brandon Keeton – 15:00 min – USA

• DISDAIN – Dir. Gabo Ramos – 01:45:00 min – Mexico

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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After Party: 10:00 PM to Midnight

Producers Club Theaters Bar

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After Party : Join us for the After Party at the Producers Club Theaters Bar right after the opening ceremony films! Network, mingle, and celebrate the first day of the festival with fellow filmmakers and the TNFF NYC crew. The bar is as unique as the people you'll meet, but don’t forget—it's cash only, so bring your bills (no credit cards, sorry)! Grab a drink, make some connections, and let’s kick off the festival in style—because we’re in New York! Badge holders filmmakers, and filmmakers’ friends or family—come one, come all.

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Day 2: Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Producers Club Theaters

Screening Room 1

VENUE 1: Producers Club Theaters (45 SEATS)

358 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 United States

 

Screenings: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Block "Kubrick Frames" (10:30 AM – 12:22 PM) 

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• Wright of Passage – Dir. Lee Giat – 01:46:00 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Almodóvar Stories" (12:22 PM – 2:17 PM) 

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• Soles of the Rainbow – Dir. Michael Jacoby, Christina Morris – 12:00 min – USA

• Velvet Vision - The Story of James Bidgood – Dir. Bart Everly – 01:37:58 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Scorsese Streets" (2:17 PM – 4:15 PM)

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• Shenanigans – Dir. Michael D'Alessandro Lena – 17:05 min – USA

• Sunny Yard – Dir. Trina Colon – 01:17:00 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Eastwood Vision" (4:15 PM – 6:03 PM)

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• The Long Walk of Carlos Guerrero – Dir. Joseph Mathew – 01:43:00 min – USA 

 

 

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Fincher Cut" (6:03 PM – 8:01 PM)

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• Rug Pull! – Dir. Vincent O Ruiz – 26:00 min – USA

• The Hunters of Greenland – Dir. Nils Bühler – 27:15 min – Switzerland

• The Sweat Shop – Dir. Erik Potempa – 13:32 min – USA

• "Finally Fun and Fame in L.A." – Dir. Fran Sisco – 14:03 min – USA 

• "Happy Trans Girl Like Me" - Dir. Fran Sisco - 3:43 min - USA  

• The Xenogender – Dir. Masataka Ishizaki – 15:00 min – United Kingdom, USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

 

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Block "Tarantino Cuts" (8:01 PM – 10:00 PM)

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• STIGMA – Dir. Dali Mansour – 29:55 min – Tunisia

• Alex Fernandez's Dawn : Shadows and Dust – Dir. Alexander Fernandez – 31:51 min – USA 

• Sapphire – Dir. Jawan Edgar Martinez – 21:49 min – USA

• Garden of an Angry God – Dir. Matthew David Roe – 12:25 min – USA

• She Holds the Tide – Dir. Lexi Collinsworth – 17:46 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Lights, Camera, Times Square: Midnight Filmmaker Experience!  (11:30 PM - 12:30 AM) 

Capture the Magic at Times Square! ✨

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On June 11th, from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM, we’ll take 25 of our incredible filmmakers from The North Film Festival - NYC to the heart of Times Square for an unforgettable photo session. 📸

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Led by professional Times Square photographer José, this special event will feature individual and group shots, all celebrating the spirit and creativity of our festival.

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🎟 Registration is required in person at the venue when you pick up your badge. Spots are limited to 25 filmmakers, so be sure to sign up early!

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Don’t miss this unique experience where our filmmakers shine under the iconic lights of New York City! 🌟

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Day 2: Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Producers Club Theaters 

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VENUE 1: Producers Club Theaters (45 SEATS)

358 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 United States

 

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Screenings: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Block "Spielberg Moments" (10:30 AM – 12:27 PM)

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• Feliz Fall, Witches! – Dir. Lorena Monagas – 2:20 min – USA

• Love is Stronger Than Hate – Dir. Yoey Garfield – 10:00 min – USA

• ​Broken Pieces - Dir. Justin Ho - 01:22:55 min - USA 

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Coppola Vision" (12:27 PM – 2:27 PM)

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• "Help Me Pass As a Woman" – Dir. Fran Sisco – 5:20 min – USA 

• Figurine – Dir. Elle Kunnos De Voss – 11:41 min – USA

• Gimp and the Hitman – Dir. Dimitri Raft – 01:17:00 min – United Kingdom

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Ridley Scott Worlds" (2:27 PM – 4:17 PM)

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• Happy Trans Girl Like Me – Dir. Fran Sisco – 18:46 min – USA 

• "Being a Trans Girl" – Dir. Fran Sisco – 4:32 min – USA 

• Queer Study – Dir. Abigail Espinal – 4:28 min – USA 

• Self-Portrait (Mirroring) – Dir. Negar Soufi – 5:35 min – USA

• Panes Taking – Dir. John Schlag – 4:31 min – USA

• Buddies - Dir. Rahul Hansraj - 5:02 min - India

• Hunter Loading – Dir. Sasa Numic – 7:59 min – USA

• Swamped – Dir. Jordyn Elizabeth Neumann – 11:33 min – USA 

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Nolan Structure" (4:17 PM – 6:08 PM)

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• Standing Waves – Dir. Nolan Stolz – 2:38 min – USA

• Hey, Juniper! – Dir. Emily Slaughter Carver – 01:37:54 min – USA

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Block "Villeneuve Atmosphere" (6:08 PM – 8:05 PM)

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• Angels Don't Smoke – Dir. Javier van Boren – 12:00 min – Spain

• 60 is the New Puberty – Dir. Lisa Beth Kovetz – 01:33:00 min – USA 

 

 

 

Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "PTA Ensemble" (8:05 PM – 10:00 PM)

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• Barbrix! or How to Maybe Capture a Psychic Hominid – Dir. Dylan Dugas – 12:05 min – USA

• This Is Not A Draft – Dir. Jack Blair – 01:40:00 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Night Event - 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Lights, Camera, Times Square: Midnight Filmmaker Experience!  (11:30 PM - 12:30 AM) 

Capture the Magic at Times Square! ✨

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On June 11th, from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM, we’ll take 25 of our incredible filmmakers from The North Film Festival - NYC to the heart of Times Square for an unforgettable photo session. 📸

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Led by professional Times Square photographer José, this special event will feature individual and group shots, all celebrating the spirit and creativity of our festival.

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🎟 Registration is required in person at the venue when you pick up your badge. Spots are limited to 25 filmmakers, so be sure to sign up early!

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Don’t miss this unique experience where our filmmakers shine under the iconic lights of New York City! 🌟

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Day 3: Friday, June 12, 2026 - Producers Club Theaters

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Screenings: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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​Block "Visual Language" (10:30 AM – 12:20 PM)

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• Becoming SonShine - Dir. Adelita Smith - 01:07:27 min - USA

 

 

Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Character Study" (12:20 PM – 2:15 PM)

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• Disclosure – Dir. Alex Valderana – 19:53 min – USA

• A Better Man – Dir. James Andrew O'Connor – 4:31 min – USA

• Believe: A Christmas Story – Dir. James Andrew O'Connor – 7:02 min – USA

• The Hanged Man – Dir. Korab Uka – 01:10:00 min – USA

 

Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

 

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Block "Atmosphere & Tone" (2:15 PM – 4:05 PM)

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• 3:33 A.M. – Dir. Matthew Marin – 9:22 min – USA

• Down There – Dir. Stacy M Pendergrast – 11:33 min – USA

• Don't Look In The Dark – Dir. Samuel Freeman – 01:11:00 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Long Form Narrative" (4:05 PM – 5:55 PM)

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• Sweet Bunch of Daisies – Dir. Annette Murray – 8:23 min – USA 

• Green Thumb – Dir. Tom McVey – 13:57 min – USA

• Sense of Play – Dir. Caitlin Rigney – 6:18 min – USA 

• In The Mind of Kevin Louis – Dir. William Garcia – 8:44 min – USA

• The Rooftop – Dir. David Musolf – 11:20 min – USA 

• Runaway: A Dremariand Tale – Dir. Brian Martin Dolan et al. – 19:50 min – USA

• Come Be With Me – Dir. Aswin Manikandan – 15:00 min – USA

• A Place Called Home - Dir. Steve Fischer - 15:15 min - USA

• Eve Of The Zeitgeist - Dir. Blake Georgiadis - 18:04 min - USA 

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Epic Frame" (5:55 PM – 7:55 PM)

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• Dragon Heart - Adventures Beyond This World – Dir. Isamu Imakake – 01:59:00 min – Japan

 

 

Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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​Block "Final Assembly" (7:55 PM – 10:00 PM)

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• Where the Olive Trees Grow – Dir. Valeria Hammar Fuentes – 16:50 min – Spain, Sweden 

• NO LEFT TURNS – Dir. Douglas Ryan – 31:36 min – USA

• Year One – Dir. Corey Tian – 33:00 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Night Event - 10:00 PM to Midnight

TBD

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Day 3: Friday, June 12, 2026 - Producers Club Theaters

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Screenings: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Block "Micro Cinema" (10:30 AM – 12:10 PM)

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• Gallery prod. Otto Moss – Dir. Chris Greening – 2:23 min – USA 

• Run – Dir. Hanissa Kartika – 5:11 min – USA

• Chroma – Dir. Sasha Lublin Rojer – 2:34 min – USA 

• Sofia – Dir. Camila Argudo – 3:10 min – Argentina 

• BEANS – Dir. Zoe Boray – 3:35 min – USA

• Breathe – Dir. Amia Voluntad – 5:34 min – USA

• 3 MINUTOS – Dir. Douglas Ryan – 5:00 min – USA

• Dear Upstairs Neighbor – Dir. Wen Chi Olcel – 6:28 min – USA 

• Catharsis – Dir. Felix Alberto Nolasco – 8:08 min – USA

• Color Blind – Dir. Miles Robert Fogleman – 7:58 min – USA 

• Second Skin – Dir. Sophia Voicu et al. – 5:22 min – USA

• NANA – Dir. Silas Lev Silverman-Stoloff – 8:42 min – USA

• Fluffy Little Thing – Dir. Camilo Cesar Diaz Pino – 2:23 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Human Stories" (12:10 PM – 2:00 PM)

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• Living With Mr. Fishy – Dir. Scott Ackerson – 21:45 min – USA 

• Hept – Dir. Jorge Baldeon – 13:40 min – Ecuador, USA 

• Stori Strong (Pilot Episode) – Dir. Laura Zaylea – 13:44 min – USA

• Stan has a Plan – Dir. Josh Presuto – 15:46 min – USA

• No Happy Beginnings – Dir. Christopher Nunez – 14:11 min – USA

• Toxic Summer – Dir. Maggie Gallaway – 13:59 min – USA

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Block "Conflict & Consequence" (2:00 PM – 3:55 PM)

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• Carved – Dir. James Hartranft – 16:04 min – USA

• The Most Dangerous Place – Dir. Joshua Parham – 11:27 min – USA

• Developing Feelings – Dir. Sarah Marie Corrow – 39:05 min – USA

• Sewing A Nightmare – Dir. Louise Mason – 52:09 min – USA

 

 

Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Psychological Core" (3:55 PM – 5:45 PM)

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• Overcoming Cancel Culture with Wisdom – Dir. Nechael Beaugelin – 29:58 min – USA

• A MAN WITH A BAG – Dir. Zaur Kavtuashvili – 01:15:00 min – Georgia

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Late Narratives" (5:45 PM – 7:45 PM)

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• Who Needs Him. – Dir. Cameron Smith – 5:00 min – USA 

• ANTON – Dir. Alexis Karl – 01:39:33 min – USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Block "Closing Shorts" (7:45 PM – 10:00 PM)

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• ​HANDIBROKEN FANTOMS (LOL) - Dir. Rahma Sophia RACHDI - 8:17 min - France​​ 

• Dont Tell Mom – Dir. Bianca Panos – 4:39 min – USA

• Too Late – Dir. Artur Matveev – 15:00 min – USA

• ​Remember Me - Dir. Locke M Hutcheson - 18:32 min - USA

• The Divine Will - Dir. Ignacio Bueno Sabatté - 13:00 min - Argentina 

• ​MotorHome - Dir. Carlos "Barlo" Galvan - 16:30 min - USA 

• Hephaestus and Aphrodite - Dir. Daniel R Allen - 8:07 min - USA 

• SOFIA - Dir. Carlos Soto - 15:00 min - Mexico

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Night Event - 10:00 PM to Midnight

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Day 4: Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Producers Club Theaters

 

VENUE 1: Producers Club Theaters (45 SEATS)

358 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 United States

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Screenings, Workshops and Panels : 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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TBD - Inside the Script: A Screenwriters’ Panel (10:00 AM - 10:45 AM)

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- Join a panel of talented screenwriters whose unproduced scripts have been selected for The North Film Festival - New York City. Discover the creative process behind their work as they discuss inspiration, challenges, and insights into crafting compelling stories. The panel will be taped for future sharing.

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Disclaimer: The schedule is subject to change. Panels may be canceled or rescheduled depending on the need to accommodate film screenings.

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TBD - Directing the Vision: A Filmmakers’ Panel (11:00 AM - 11:45 AM)

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- Festival directors gather to discuss their approach to filmmaking, exploring the art of bringing stories to life on screen. This dynamic session offers insights into creative decision-making, collaboration, and storytelling techniques. The panel will be taped for future sharing.

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Disclaimer: The schedule is subject to change. Panels may be canceled or rescheduled depending on the need to accommodate film screenings.

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

Afternoon Block "The Scorsese Spotlight" (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

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• Häm - Dir. Andrew Klampert - 15:00 min - USA

• Scallop Season - Dir. James Bartolomeo - 29:50 min - USA - 

• Don't Mess With Carla Jane - Dir. David Macé - 24:30 min - France

• After – Dir. Zane – 9:15 min – Canada

• ​Shadows - Dir. Sophia Terranova - 15:41 min - USA

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Afternoon Block "The Bigelow Viewfinder" (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)

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Additional selections to be announced

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Q&A Sessions with Filmmakers

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Afternoon Block "The Coppola Chronicles" (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

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Additional selections to be announced

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Gala Awards Ceremony - The North Film Festival - New York City

Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Producers Club Theaters

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

We’re thrilled to announce that our Gala Awards Ceremony will be held at the Producers Club Theaters on June 13th, 2026.

This special evening will bring us together to celebrate and honor the incredible talent of TNFF – New York City 2026.

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Please note that seating is limited, and we strongly recommend securing your ticket once they become available if you wish to attend the Gala Awards.

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We look forward to sharing this memorable night with you.

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

After Party: 🎉🎉 The COPACABANA - TNFF-NYC 🎉🎉 - 11:00 PM – Until You Call It a Night!

VENUE: 625 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019

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- The awards are done, but the party’s just getting started! Join us at the iconic Copacabana NYC for the ultimate festival send-off. Starting at 11 PM Saturday 13th June 2026, it’s free Entrance for badge holders, and the perfect way to celebrate with fellow filmmakers.

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Expect Salsa, Bachata, Disco, and midnight performances from the fabulous Copa Girls. Many of us will still be dressed to the nines from the awards, so feel free to show up in your glam—it’s the Copa, after all!

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Let’s dance, laugh, and end The North Film Festival - New York City in true NYC-Latin style. See you on the dance floor! 🎉

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END DAY 4

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Writers in Venue

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TOO SOON

WINK(LE)

The Mayor and the Unicorn

WATERS

Take the stairs 

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​ONLINE FORMAT: June 10-13, 2026

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ONLINE PLATFORM: https://www.thenorthfilmfestnyc.com

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• The Devil's Kiss

• TV Man

• LIFT   ​

• Broken

• Fly on the Wall

• Creeped Out

• Twin Leaps 

• Wheel Gone Kid 5 – Suspicious Minds

• The Comfort Dogs of Uganda

• No Match 

• The Burrow 

• The Crux of the Matter

• Electromagnetic Bug

• Chase

• Night Train Last Stop 

• Beauty is Pain 

• The Cycle

• Mina and The Radio Bandits 

• Living 1 New Day

• Solo

• It's an Italian Thing! No, It's a Black Thing *** Missing Film ****

• FATHER! 

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For those who can’t attend The North Film Festival - NYC in person, we’re still offering an exciting online option! It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience the festival virtually and network with us. We’ll be organizing Zoom calls with filmmakers active in our festival, creating a unique space for connection and discussion.

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Remember, you don’t have to be at the venue to win an award! If your film wins, we’ll make sure to ship your original certificate to you.

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Don’t miss out—join us online and be a part of something special!

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Disclaimer: The North Film Festival - New York City reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel any film, activity, or event listed in the schedule without prior notice. While we strive to provide an unforgettable experience and adhere to the announced schedule, unforeseen circumstances or operational needs may require changes.

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All festival participants and attendees are advised to check our official website and social media channels regularly for updates. The festival is not liable for any inconvenience or costs incurred due to such changes. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we work to deliver the best possible event!

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