Manhattan Short Film Festival

Manhattan Short Film Festival
Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 6:30pm
Dare Arts Center
300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue

The 28th annual festival of short films from across the globe comes to the OBX Film Society. It is a favorite of our members, and we get to vote on the winner.

Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. You’ll join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalists 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.

All films will be screened at Dare Arts in Manteo, unless otherwise specified. Doors will open at 6pm and films will start at 6:30pm. Discussion follows the screening.