NITEHAWK SHORTS FESTIVAL 2025
Now in its 11th edition, the Nitehawk Shorts Festival is the annual home for the independent short film community in New York.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 Nitehawk Shorts Festival!
This year seemed more difficult than ever to make selections based on the many strong submissions we received. There are several World Premieres, debuts by new filmmakers, as well as the return of some alumni with new outstanding work. As usual New York City will be well represented, and we are also proud to share that over half of the films are by women or non-binary people.
Prospect Park screenings are listed below; also check out our Williamsburg schedule.
Nitehawk Shorts Festival 2025: OPENING NITE
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Run Time: 101 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2025
We’re ready to dazzle you with our kickoff program!
Nitehawk Shorts Festival 2025: MATINEE TWO
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Run Time: 99 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2025
Our Matinee Two program gives access to fully formed worlds with very personal stories told in sometimes disarmingly relatable ways
Nitehawk Shorts Festival 2025: NOBUDGE
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Run Time: 98 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2025
NoBudge is excited to co-present a program of work from emerging indie filmmakers
Nitehawk Shorts Festival 2025: CLOSING NITE
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnite)!
Run Time: 99 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2025
Our final program for this year will provide a flood of emotions for all
