The Dumbo Film Festival (DFF) is an annual live event held in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. It features preselection competitions throughout the year, culminating in screenings of officially selected films and an awards ceremony. The festival aims to establish itself as an important independent film festival, providing a platform for producers and directors worldwide to meet and share ideas. The DFF is structured with monthly contests across categories such as Feature Narrative, Short Narrative, Documentary, Animation, and Experimental, leading to an annual final ceremony where projects are awarded.