Mount Vernon Manhattan Short Film Festival

MANHATTAN SHORT 2024...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!

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 today! Ballots supplied upon entry.

This year's films:

THE TALENT (United Kingdom)
On the set of a luxury car commercial, an overlooked assistant seizes his chance to get noticed by the star. A tense exploration of masculinity, becoming and desire.

I'M NOT A ROBOT (The Netherlands)
A woman repeatedly fails a computer security test. Suddenly, her humanity is called into question.

MOTHER (Ukraine)
At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Katya decides to leave her hometown and take her mother. But mother is getting her nails done.

DOVECOTE (Italy)
A small boat navigates the canals of Venice, Italy only to stop at a women's prison where an inmate is poised to rediscover freedom.

PATHOLOGICAL (USA)
A pathological liar wakes up one day to discover her lies have become true.

ALARMS (France)
Pierre is diligently overseeing the completion of the tumultuous construction site under his responsibility, ensuring that progress doesn't come at the cost of safety.

FAVOURITES (Australia)
Two parents face an impossible choice when their family camping trip goes terribly wrong.

THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT (Croatia, Bulgaria, France, Slovenia)
Bosnia, 1993. Paramilitary forces stop a train in an ethnic cleansing operation. Only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them. A true story and winner of the 2024 Palme D'Or at Cannes.

ROOM TAKEN (Ireland)
A homeless man moves in with a blind woman who doesn't know he's there. A strange bond develops.

JANE AUSTEN'S PERIOD DRAMA (USA)
England, 1813. In the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley, mistakes the blood for an injury, and it soon becomes clear that his expensive education has missed a spot.

Total Runtime 2 hrs 36 min, 1 intermission

Film Prices
Lincoln Theatre Members get $2.00 off on the following prices with discount code:

General: $11.00
Seniors, Students, and Active Military: $10.00
Children 12 and under: $8.50