A gathering of independent cinema and industry veterans on the shores of Brooklyn, New York; with no premiere requirement and priority given to unreleased online works
Festival Name: Coney Island Film Festival
Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Festival Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2027
Edition: 27th Edition
About the Festival:The festival provides an intimate and unique seaside atmosphere where filmmakers and seasoned film industry veterans come together for a weekend full of screenings, an opening party, and amusement park attractions.
Awards:The festival jury presents awards to the best works across each of the categories.
Accepted Genres:Experimental Film, Narrative Short Drama, Comedy Short Film, Feature Film, Feature Documentary, Short Documentary, Horror Film, Science Fiction Film, Music Video, Animation
Language and Subtitles:Non-English language entries must be dubbed in English or have English subtitles.
Entry Fee: $35 USD
Deadline:October 23, 2026
Additional Information: There is no premiere requirement. The festival prefers that films are not publicly available on platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo. Works that have not yet been released online are given higher priority during the selection process.
