New York Shorts International Film Festival is a non-profit organization that provides a showcase for emerging filmmakers from around the world. Now a qualifying film festival for the Canadian Screen Awards, presented by The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. The festival has become a career stepping stone, establishing a tradition of discovering and promoting filmmakers who have gone on to be Academy Award® Nominees.
New York Shorts International Film Festival started in 2012 and takes place in New YorK City, NY, USA
The New York International Short Film Festival aka NY Shortsfest held May 29 – 31 in New York City, announced its 2012 winners. And the winners are
BEST DRAMA
The Man Who Knew How To Fly
Director: Robi Michael
BEST COMEDY
Derek
Director: Ricky Gervais
BEST ANIMATION
A Morning Stroll
Director: Grant Orchard
BEST OF NEW YORK
Harry Grows Up
Director: Mark Nickelsburg .