The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. is a film festival dedicated exclusively to short films, established by filmmakers who sought a platform to showcase short-form content. It has an NYC edition, with upcoming dates including September 27, 2025, and September 26-27, 2026. The festival aims to highlight emerging filmmakers locally, nationally, and internationally, accepting films under 40 minutes in length. The New York City screenings are typically held in Lower Manhattan.