Manhattan Short

An extraordinary global event will take place the week of September 28 to October 7, 2012, when over 100,000 people in over 300 cities across six continents gather in Cinemas, Galleries, Universities, Museums and Cafes for one purpose...to view and vote on our Finalists' Films in the Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

The Devil's Ballroom: (Norway 15:30) Henrik M Dahlsbrakken

On a perilous journey to the North Pole, an Arctic explorer makes a critical decision with lifelong consequences. Click here to read the Festival interview with Henrik

A Curious Conjunction of Coincidences: (The Netherlands 8:34) Joost Reijmers

Bad luck connects three men together even though they live in different centuries.
Click here to read the Festival interview with Joost

Where Does The Sea Flow: (Russia 14:00 * World Premier) Vitaly Saltykov

A mother comes to grips with a precocious young daughter and the violent circumstances of her birth. Click here to read the Festival interview with Vitaly

Two & Two: (UK 8:25 USA Premier) Babak Anvari

In a school run by an authoritarian regime, a seemingly ridiculous decree becomes a syllabus for terror. Click here to read the Festival interview with Babak

Cluck: (Ireland 18:57) Michael Lavelle

Feathers are ruffled at the orphanage when a new arrival threatens to upset the pecking order. Click here to read the Festival interview with Michael

Behind The Mirrors: (Peru 12:10) Julio O Ramos

When one of the night's customers at a disreputable motel leaves an unexpected mess, the young manager sees an opportunity that may change his family's fortunes forever.
Click here to read the Festival interview with Julio

The Elaborate End of Robert Ebb: (France/UK 12:50) Clement Bolla, FX Goby, Matthieu Landour

A monster terrorizes a town and induces collective hysteria with hilarious results.
Click here to read the Festival interview with FX Goby.

Superman, Spiderman or Batman: (Romania 11.00) Tudor Giurgiu

Inspired by his favorite comic book heroes, a young boy tries to save the day.
Click here to read the Festival interview with Tudor

'92 Skybox Alonzo Mourning Rookie Card: (USA 12.00) Todd Sklar

Brothers Jim and Dave sort out their differences in extreme fashion when their father dies.
Click here to read the Festival interview with Todd

Voice Over: (Spain 9.50) Martin Rosete

A series of life-threatening experiences pale in comparison to a situation that requires real courage. Click here to read the Festival interview with Martin