Tier 2
ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York
New York, NY, United States
- Submission deadline
- 13 September 2026
- Entry fee
- around USD 20
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
Last verified 24 August 2026
About ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York
ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York is a festival dedicated to showcasing stories centered on disability, featuring both narrative and documentary films from around the world. It highlights diverse perspectives through screenings that explore themes of advocacy, activism,
Awards this festival can qualify you for
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York submission FAQ
When is the ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York is around 13 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York?
Submitting to ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York costs around USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York an award qualifying festival?
Yes. ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York held?
ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York takes place in New York, NY, United States.
Is ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York a scam, or is it legitimate?
ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
Is ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York right for your film?
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