The 2025 Manhattan Short Film Festival, which features 10 films from around the world, will be playing at NHTI–Concord’s Community College October 3-5. The event kicks off NHTI’s 26th annual Friday Night Film series.
The collection of films from each festival is shown in over 500 venues worldwide, with many of the features going on to win Academy Awards.
2025’s films come from 7 countries: Em & Selma Go Griffin Hunting (USA), Al Fresco (Spain), Chasing the Party (USA), Paradise Man (USA), We Have Sinned Before You (Israel), I Have My Reasons (United Kingdom), Ovary-Acting (Norway), Beyond Silence (The Netherlands), Zodiak (Belgium), Passarinho (Mexico).
“NHTI has a rich history of showing films to the community and region,” said NHTI film instructor, Steve Ambra. “We were the original host of the Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival and hosted New Hampshire’s Young Filmmaker’s Festival for several years.”
Film lovers are invited to the Sweeney Hall Auditorium on the NHTI campus to enjoy the Manhattan Short Film Festival and cast their votes for Best Film and Best Actor. Each screening includes all 10 finalist films and runs for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Screenings are on Friday, October 3 at 7pm; Saturday, October 4 at 2pm and 7pm; and Sunday, October 5 at 2pm. Admission is $10 and free for NHTI students. Tickets are sold at the door with cash or check. Learn more at nhti.edu/events.
About NHTI-Concord’s Community College
NHTI is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 70+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. NHTI is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and since 1969 has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency.