The Big Apple Film Festival is a long-running, New York City-based event dedicated to showcasing innovative films and discovering new voices in screenwriting. The festival presents theatrical screenings and industry networking conferences, fostering connections between independent storytellers and industry professionals. It accepts submissions for a variety of film types, including feature films, short films, documentaries, animation, and student films. Recognized by MovieMaker Magazine, the festival concludes with an awards presentation that honors excellence across various filmmaking and screenwriting categories.