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Events

Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026

Date & Time

Thu. Sep. 24, 2026 6 PM-8:30 PM
Sat. Sep. 26, 2026 6 PM-8:30 PM
Sun. Sep. 27, 2026 2 PM-4:30 PM

Location Main Campus | Law Building

Parking at Beck Garage
Drop off at Beck Building

Film Information

Theater Brown Auditorium Theater, digital
Directed by Various
Year 2026
Length 140 minutes
Language Original Languages with English subtitles

Call for Questions 713-639-7531

Email Your Questions [email protected]

Events

Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026

Date & Time

Thu. Sep. 24, 2026 6 PM-8:30 PM
Sat. Sep. 26, 2026 6 PM-8:30 PM
Sun. Sep. 27, 2026 2 PM-4:30 PM

Location Main Campus | Law Building

Parking at Beck Garage
Drop off at Beck Building

Film Information

Theater Brown Auditorium Theater, digital
Directed by Various
Year 2026
Length 140 minutes
Language Original Languages with English subtitles
Join film lovers at more than 500 venues across 6 continents to view and judge the work of the next generation of international filmmakers. The 2026 edition of the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival takes place globally from September 24 to October 4, and all attendees can vote on their favorite film and performance. Purchase tickets in advance to avoid sellouts! 
 
Manhattan Short 2026 Finalists
  • “Small Talk” (USA)
  • “Mary Is Missing” (Ireland)
  • “Candy Bar” (Australia)
  • “Vultures” (South Africa)
  • “Life Goes On” (UK)
  • “Hai Davai” (Moldova)
  • “Pickup” (Russia)
  • “Norheimsund” (Cuba)
  • “When the Sea Was Calm” (Georgia)
  • “Never Give Up!” (Hungary/Mexico)
Some films in this program have adult themes and strong language. 
 
For more details, visit the Manhattan Short website.
Tickets
  • $10 general admission (festival pricing); $8 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+)
Plan Your Visit

Call for Questions 713-639-7531

Email Your Questions [email protected]

Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris and American Friends of Fundacion Proa Inc., The Robert Frank Foundation, Nina and Michael Zilkha, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston, Laurence P. Unger and Ben Hobratsch, and the Vaughn Foundation.
 
Generous funding is provided by the Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Lois Chiles; Franci Neely; Joanie Patrick and Stephen Bettencourt; Ellen A. Yarrell; and ILEX Foundation.