Top 10 Best Film Festivals in North America— @usatoday. 🎬 Celebrating 14 years of Independent Filmmaking! Founded by @ingridjbcff + @soniacff
NYC | October 14-18, 2026
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📣 We are honored to partner with @MadeinNY and welcome Commissioner #RafaelEspinal to open Reel Magic Hour, the Industry Summit of the Chelsea Film Festival and present the Opening Remarks.
Join us as Commissioner Rafael Espinal sets the stage for a day of insightful conversations about the evolving #CreatorEconomy, major Sporting events, Book adaptations and Documentaries creating lasting impact. Featuring representatives from Creator Camp, Maria B. Campbell Associates, FIFA, DCTV, Giant Pictures, Feminist, Wayfarer Studios, Screenvision Media, and Viewpark Ventures among others.
Our speakers have worked across some of today’s most acclaimed productions, including Fire Island, Quantico, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Gilded Age, Wicked, Halston, KPop Demon Hunters, and Killers of the Flower Moon.
➡️ Swipe through to learn more about the schedule and discover the outstanding lineup of speakers you won’t want to miss.
🗓️ October 16 & 17, 2026
📍TBN Studios - 111 E 15th St, New York, NY 10003
⏰ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (each day)
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #MadeinNy #CFFNY2026 #Summit #FilmFestival
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📸✨ THE 2026 CHELSEA FILM FESTIVAL — PHOTO GALLERY IS HERE! 🎬❤️
Relive the magic of our 14th Annual Chelsea Film Festival. From the red carpets and film screenings to the panels, networking events, and unforgettable celebrations, every moment tells a story.
A huge thank you to our filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, partners, volunteers, and audiences who made this year so special. Your passion and support continue to inspire us.
📷 Explore the photos on Flickr, find your favorite moments, and tag yourself and your friends.
Thank you for being part of the Chelsea Film Festival family. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
🎥 Keep creating. Keep inspiring. See you in 2027.
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#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFF2026 #FilmFestival #RedCarpet #IndependentCinema #Filmmakers #NYCEvents
📸✨ THE 2026 CHELSEA FILM FESTIVAL — PHOTO GALLERY IS HERE! 🎬❤️
Relive the magic of our 14th Annual Chelsea Film Festival. From the red carpets and film screenings to the panels, networking events, and unforgettable celebrations, every moment tells a story.
A huge thank you to our filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, partners, volunteers, and audiences who made this year so special. Your passion and support continue to inspire us.
📷 Explore the photos on Flickr, find your favorite moments, and tag yourself and your friends.
Thank you for being part of the Chelsea Film Festival family. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
🎥 Keep creating. Keep inspiring. See you in 2027.
flickr.com/photos/chelseafil…
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFF2026 #FilmFestival #RedCarpet #IndependentCinema #Filmmakers #NYCEvents
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✨ JESSICA LANGE AT THE 14TH ANNUAL CHELSEA FILM FESTIVAL
Join us for a special day with Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange, featuring a Live Conversation, the Chelsea Icon Award Ceremony, and an evening presentation of Long Day’s Journey Into Night as the Centerpiece of the 14th Annual Chelsea Film Festival.
🎭 12:00 PM–3:30 PM
Live Conversation with Jessica Lange
Chelsea Icon Award Ceremony
Lunch Reception
📍 TBN Studio, New York City
🎬 7:30 PM
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
14th Annual Chelsea Film Festival Centerpiece
📍 Regal Battery Park, New York City
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #JessicaLange #AcademyAwardWinner
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📣 Spotlight on NO ROOM FOR LOVE directed by Randal Kamradt, Malou Kamradt
East Coast Premiere | United States 🇺🇸
Cast: Bong Cabrera, Rey “Jaya” Aclao, Cynthia San Luis, Garth Garcia, Georgina Tolentino, Rommel Rojas, Iya Baclagan, Mitch Narrito
✍️ The Santiagos are a Filipino-American family of seven crammed into one tiny Los Angeles apartment, all chasing distant showbiz dreams. Bound by love and constant bickering, they navigate a turbulent year: isolation in spring, betrayal in summer, disaster at a fall party, and eviction in winter. No Room For Love is a comedy about big dreams, small spaces, and artists doing their best to survive poverty, bad luck, and each other – without ever giving up.
📅 Thursday, October 15th | 10:00 PM
📍 Regal Battery Park
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #filmmaker #filmfestival
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🎬 CHELSEA FILM FESTIVAL × CAPCUT
We’re excited to welcome CapCut to Industry Summit at Reel Magic Hour for a special conversation on “From Vision to Screen: Filmmaking in the Age of AI.”
Moderated by Ana Kley, the panel brings together filmmakers Jagger Waters and Issa Sissoko to explore how evolving AI tools and creative workflows are shaping the filmmaking process.
Join us for inspiring conversations, industry connections, and an inside look at the people shaping the future of storytelling.
📅 October 16, 2026
📍 Regal Battery Park, New York City
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #CapCut #filmfestival
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📣 Spotlight on FREEDOM RENEGADE directed by Bo Pressly
NYC Premiere | United States 🇺🇸
Cast: Bo Pressly
✍️ Three men, each an embodiment of freedom, gather at the Snubbing Post. Situated on ancient trade routes, the Post welcomes all its evanescent patrons. Follow their journey to brotherhood transcendently articulated through the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. Freedom Renegade is a score of visceral movement that arrests the inner narrative and enchants audiences to a realm of sublime beauty while serenely awakening agency.
📅 Friday, October 16th | 1:45 PM
📍 Regal Battery Park
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
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📣 Spotlight on LIFE COULD BE A DREAM directed by Jasmin Lee Tarasin
USA Premiere | Australia 🇦🇺
Cast: Maeve Dermody, Alex England
✍️ At 40, Sarah confronts the painful reality of a loveless marriage and relocates with her teenage son to a long-abandoned estate, seeking refuge from the emotional toll of staying. Inspired by her lifelong obsession with Pride and Prejudice, she begins to reimagine her identity and rewrite her own story. As mother and son confront old wounds and rebuild their bond, escape becomes a journey of healing, self-discovery, and the freedom to choose a different ending.
📅 Saturday, October 17th | 11:00 AM
📍 Regal Battery Park
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #filmmaker #filmfestival
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📣 Spotlight on MISS MATCHED directed by Jonathan Green
NYC Premiere | United States 🇺🇸
Cast: Jonathan Green, Isa Espy, Michael Houston, Alex Lovinggood, Hilary Bryant, Ashley Rowe, Jesse Corti, Phillip Andre Botello, Leo Chan
✍️ After a messy divorce, an architect who believes his rare skin condition makes him undateable hires a quirky matchmaker—sparking a partnership that challenges them both to re-write their own rules about love.
📅 Saturday, October 17th | 4:15 PM
📍 Regal Battery Park
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #filmmaker #filmfestival
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📣 Spotlight on REVERENCE directed by Kylie Hitchcock
World Premiere | United States 🇺🇸
Cast: Victoria Pilot, Mary Armstrong, Isiah Williams, Jerome De Gourville, Rose-Marie Bohémier, Carlene Bohémier, Hannah Rae, Dan ‘Bao’ Nguyen, Niki Middleton, Ana Mulino
✍️ After surviving a car crash, an amnesiac pro skier recovers at her remote mountain home with a live-in nurse. As her memory returns, she suspects her caregiver is concealing something sinister.
📅 Sunday, October 18th | 3:45 PM
📍 Regal Battery Park
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #filmmaker #filmfestival
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✨ EXPERIENCE MORE WITH THE CFF ICON PASS
From exclusive events and special previews, to after-parties at exclusive venues, the Chelsea Film Festival Icon Pass offers opportunities to connect with the worlds of film, fashion, and creativity.
Our Icon Passholders were invited to an exclusive preview event with Jimmy Choo, celebrating the intersection of style, artistry, and storytelling. A special perk of being part of the CFF community, and more to come! ✨
Join us for the 14th Annual Chelsea Film Festival and enjoy exclusive invitations, exciting screenings, and industry experiences.
📅 October 14–18, 2026
📍 Regal Battery Park, New York City
🎟️ Get your tickets via chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #JimmyChoo #IconPass #FilmFestival
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✨ JESSICA LANGE AT THE 14TH ANNUAL CHELSEA FILM FESTIVAL
An extraordinary day of cinema, conversation, and celebration awaits! Get the Icon Pass today to join us for a special event with Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange, featuring a live conversation, the Chelsea Icon Award Ceremony, and a screening of Long Day’s Journey Into Night. 🎬✨
🎭 12:00 PM–3:30 PM
Live Conversation with Jessica Lange
Chelsea Icon Award Ceremony
Lunch Reception
📍 TBN Studio, New York City
🎬 7:30 PM
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
14th Annual Chelsea Film Festival Centerpiece
📍 Regal Battery Park, New York City
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #JessicaLange #AcademyAwardWinner
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📣 Spotlight on WHEN WINE MEETS COFFEE directed by Manuel NX30 Canales
NYC Premiere | United States 🇺🇸
Cast: Elizabeth Garcia, Julio Otero, Victoria Ulmos, Thadeus Ragan, Linwood Yarborough, Salomon Ocon, John Plas, Jaime Murphy
✍️ A man attempting to move on from a past relationship finds himself caught in a temporal anomaly, revisiting fragments of that connection from shifting perspectives. As memory and perception begin to blur, he is drawn into an emotional reconstruction of the past, where meaning emerges through repetition, absence, and reinterpretation.
📅 Saturday, October 17th | 4:30 PM
📍 Regal Battery Park
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #filmmaker #filmfestival
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🎬 The Chelsea Film Festival Is Still Online! 🍿
Don't miss your chance to watch.
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🎬Spotlight on the 14th Annual @chelseafilmfestival US Short lineup 🌍✨
ACID CITY by Jack Wedge, Will Freudenheim | 🇺🇸 | USA Premiere
CHINGU? DOOST. by Ariana Parsa, Eumin Lee | 🇺🇸 | East Coast Premiere
THE PROMISE by Thibaut Buccellato | 🇫🇷🇺🇸 | World Premiere
WHEN ROBERT MET JUDITH by Yaniv Rokah | 🇺🇸 | World Premiere
MOUTHFEEL by Max Tullio | 🇺🇸 | NYC Premiere
SOME THINGS CHANGE by Julie Korogodon | 🇺🇸 | NYC Premiere
I AM A WOMAN by Alexandra Tomilina | 🇺🇸 | World Premiere
TWENTY EIGHT DAYS by Gauri Awasthi | 🇺🇸 | World Premiere
From fresh perspectives to bold storytelling, this year’s US Shorts lineup brings together distinctive voices and compelling stories that capture the spirit of independent American cinema.
📅Catch them on the big screen October 14–18
📍Regal Battery Park, New York City
🎟️Get tickets and see our full lineup via chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #filmfestival #IndependentCinema #Filmmaker
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✨ JESSICA LANGE AT THE 14TH ANNUAL CHELSEA FILM FESTIVAL
An extraordinary day of cinema, conversation, and celebration awaits! Get the Icon Pass today to join us for a special event with Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange, featuring a live conversation, the Chelsea Icon Award Ceremony, and a screening of Long Day’s Journey Into Night. 🎬✨
🎭 12:00 PM–3:30 PM
Live Conversation with Jessica Lange
Chelsea Icon Award Ceremony
Lunch Reception
📍 TBN Studio, New York City
🎬 7:30 PM
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
14th Annual Chelsea Film Festival Centerpiece
📍 Regal Battery Park, New York City
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY via: chelseafilm.org
#ChelseaFilmFestival #CFFNY2026 #NewYork #JessicaLange #AcademyAwardWinner
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Thank you for stopping by to the 14th annual @chelseafilm Festival! 🎉
🎬 The Chelsea Film Festival Is Still Online! 🍿
Don't miss your chance to watch.
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#chelseafilmfestival #nyc #usa
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🎬 The Chelsea Film Festival Is Still Online! 🍿
Don't miss your chance to watch.
filmfestivalplus.com/films/?…
#chelseafilmfestival #nyc #usa