Bud Werner Memorial Library makes its debut as a screening venue for MANHATTAN SHORT during the 22nd annual worldwide short film festival that will take place between Sept. 26 and Oct. 6 in over 400 venues across six continents. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified. The 10 MANHATTAN SHORT finalists hail from seven countries with films from France, Iran, Canada, Finland and Germany alongside two films from USA and a record three from the United Kingdom. These final 10 films represent the best short films from among 1,250 submissions from 70 countries received by Manhattan Short for 2019, testimony to the enduring vibrancy and creativity of short films worldwide.

The MANHATTAN SHORT Final Ten are: Nefta Football Club (France), Debris (USA), Driving Lessons (Iran), Tipped (Canada), Sylvia (UK), The Match (Finland), This Time Away (UK), Malou (Germany), A Family Affair (UK) At The End of the World (USA).

Watch the films! Be the Judge!

Which of these Final Ten short films is the best? That's up to a worldwide audience to decide. Cinema-goers at the library and around the globe will become instant film critics as you are handed a ballot upon entry that allows you to vote for the Best Film and Best Actor. MANHATTAN SHORT is the ultimate audience award that salutes the creative talents of both directors behind the camera and actors in front of it. Votes will be sent through to MANHATTAN SHORT HQ with the winner announced at ManhattanShort.com on Monday, Oct. 7, at 10 am EST.