All the officially selected films will be screened in Brooklyn, New York, during the live screening event and a final ceremony will be held to award projects that have been judged the best over the past year. This structure allows the festival to collect funds for the organization of the annual live event.

This structure also ensures that everyone gets a fair chance throughout the year. The festival also aims to highlight both established and emerging filmmakers by creating a network and launching promising artists into the world film stage.

As a nonprofit organization, the Dumbo Film Festival is totally independent, and the budget for each year’s live event is built out of the submission fees and donations. Click here if you wish to donate to the Dumbo Film Festival.

By the end of the Seventies, a prosperous renewal has brought the district of Dumbo to a new life. The neighborhood has consequently become one of New York’s most glamorous districts alongside a thriving destination for artists.

On this background of revival, the DFF is establishing itself among the most important independent festivals in the world. Our annual event is a perfect opportunity for Producers and directors from around the world to meet and share new ideas. Likewise, filmmakers and other creatives can leverage the exposure our festival offers to start their journey towards achieving their prestigious goals. In fact, the DFF can be your stepping stone to go the distance (literally 2797 miles!) to the Oscars night.