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New York Film Awards is a bi-monthly film & screenplay competition. Our Jury awards the best films through private screenings. Some of the monthly winners qualify for the annual competition.

* All winners receive a free certificate (PDF/JPG file, ready for print).

The annual Best of Fest winner receives the official NY Film Awards statuette. We also conduct free interviews with some of the winners.

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INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES

An Interview with Jesse Edwards - “The Wildman of Shaggy Creek”)

Jesse Edwards at Nashville Film Festival Jesse Edwards is a filmmaker driven by wonder, courage, and a deep belief in the power of story. His latest film, The Wildman of Shaggy Creek , winner of Best of Fest 2025 at the 9th annual NYFA , captured audiences with its gripping suspense, emotional honesty, and striking visual language, inviting viewers to step into the woods alongside Scott and confront fear head-on. Blending myth, childhood vulnerability, and heartfelt humor, th

9th Annual New York Film Awards 2025 Winners

Best of Fest The Wildman of Shaggy Creek - Jesse Edwards Best Narrative Film Grey Skies - Unni Rav Best Indie Film Missing (DESAPARECIDA) - Anahi G. Luna Best Documentary The Missing Weeks - Ali Diab Best Director The Possible Life - Burke Doeren Best Actor You, Me & Her - Ritesh Rajan Best Actress You, Me & Her - Selina Ringel Best Cinematography Grey Skies - Unni Rav Best Editing Artists Anonymous - George Mays Best Score The Wildman of Shaggy Creek - Jose Skertch

8th Annual New York Film Awards 2024 Winners

Best of Fest Disconnected - Diego Rougier Best Narrative Film Next - Jennings Rice, Chelsea Alden Best Indie Film Boss of the Toss - Chris Harboldt Best Director The All Seeing Eye of God - Aswin Ramachandran Best Actor The Perfect Size - Chad Anderson Best Actress Next - Jennings Rice Best Duo The Unicorn that Never Lies - Mia Cole & Jason Dolley Best Cinematography Hey Alexa - Garrett Benson Best Editing The All Seeing Eye of God - Bhuvanesh Manivannan Best Score

9th Annual New York Film Awards Nominations Announced

We're excited to announce the nominations for the 9th annual New York Film Awards 2025. Best of Fest You, Me & Her - Selina Ringel, Dan...

FILM REVIEWS

The Fa’a’amu Children: Film Review

Frank Doucet’s short film “The Fa’a’amu Children” is a direct and touching call to the plight of a people displaced from their roots. The film is set in urban, bustling, modern-day France. We follow the story of a young man, Tea, in search of answers, acknowledgment, and accountability on the part of the powers that be. As the film unfolds, we are taken along not only on his journey, but that of an entire people. The story of these children, adopted away from their homeland a

Film Review: Not a Love Story

Brian Lutes’ Not a Love Story is a stirring, unflinching portrait of trauma, loyalty, and redemption. Anchored by raw performances and...

The Wildman of Shaggy Creek: More Than Just a Legend

"Mystery, friendship, and the thrill of the unknown collide in The Wildman of Shaggy Creek, a film that proves some legends are more than...

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