The NBCUniversal Short Film Festival is an annual, bi-coastal event dedicated to showcasing independent, narrative short films, pilot presentations, and episodic series, with an emphasis on diverse voices in front of and behind the camera. Touted as the first and only film festival run by an entertainment studio focused on diversity, it aims to discover and promote diverse talent and content. The festival includes semi-finalist screenings in New York City, followed by a finale red carpet awards gala in Los Angeles, and offers workshops, industry tours, and networking opportunities for filmmakers.