The New York Independent Film Festival (NYIFF) is a celebration of independent cinema, dedicated to providing value to filmmakers through showcases, panels, masterclasses, awards, development, and networking opportunities. The festival accepts various genres including narrative, animated, experimental, documentary, and music videos, for both films and screenplays. It offers jury award prizes in categories such as Best Narrative Feature, Best Narrative Short, Best Feature Screenplay, Best Short Screenplay, Best Documentary, Best Experimental, Best New Media, and Film of The Year. Winners are also invited to submit their work to a partnered film distribution company. The festival is structured with a passion for the craft and operated by film industry professionals.