New York City is about to get a whole lot funnier. This spring, the New York Comedy Film Festival makes its debut, launching a brand-new event designed to bring together filmmakers, comedians, and passionate audiences.
New York Comedy Film Festival
The New York Comedy Film Festival (NYCFF) is a film festival entirely dedicated to celebrating comedy in film, spotlighting the full spectrum of humor — from features and documentaries to shorts and episodic storytelling. The festival will showcase more than 70 films from established and emerging filmmakers, honoring comedy as both an art form and a cultural force. Screenings and events will take place across New York City, bringing filmmakers and audiences together for a week of films, conversations, and special events.
New York Comedy Film Festival started in 2026 and takes place in New York, NY USA
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‘You Had to Be There’ and ‘Sentimental Value’ to Headline Inaugural New York Comedy Film Festival
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution by Nick Davis (courtesy TIFF)