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Our Story

We are a passionate group of filmmakers, writers, and producers who came together with a shared vision: to help young and emerging filmmakers reach their goals and connect with the audiences their stories deserve.

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Our journey began much like yours—filled with dreams, excitement, and the challenges of navigating an unpredictable industry. We started as amateurs, learning the craft through trial and error. The road wasn’t easy. We made mistakes, faced setbacks, and there were moments when giving up felt like the only option.

But we persevered.

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As a team, we came from diverse backgrounds, each contributing something unique to our shared mission. One of us was a film professor, another a scriptwriter, another a director, and some of us were actors. Together, we supported each other’s projects, collaborating as a small, tight-knit community.

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Amidst these collaborations, the idea for something greater emerged—sitting in the middle of the room like an unspoken truth.

What if we could take the spirit of our community and expand it into something larger?

What if we could create a space where filmmakers everywhere could find the support and recognition they deserved?

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And so, the Manhattanhenge Film Festival was born. Named after a natural phenomenon where the setting sun aligns perfectly with the streets of Manhattan, our festival symbolizes alignment—of stories and audiences, of creators and opportunities.

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We decided to make the circle bigger, welcoming voices from all over the world.

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Starting locally, we focused on helping filmmakers in our community share their voices. Soon, young filmmakers from across the globe began reaching out, asking us to evaluate their films. We made it our mission to study and give thoughtful feedback on every project, no matter how small.

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Then came another turning point. To better serve the global filmmaking community, we moved to the heart of the film industry: Los Angeles.

This step allowed us to bridge the gap between the East Coast and West Coast, creating new possibilities for filmmakers to connect with the resources, networks, and audiences they needed to succeed.

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Today, the Manhattanhenge Film Festival is an international platform where filmmakers, writers, and producers from all walks of life come together to share their stories. It’s more than a festival; it’s a community built on collaboration, creativity, and the belief that every story deserves to be heard.

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This is our story. Now, it’s time to tell yours.

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