MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival Friday, September 29 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 2 (Second Screening) 6 p.m. Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world when the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival takes place from September 28 to October 8. The Final selections screen simultaneously across the world and attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at each participating venue. Every short film selected will automatically qualify for the 2024 Oscars. These films are unrated and intended for adults. No registration required. MANHATTAN SHORT is part of JCL’s Let Freedom Read programming. Check jeffcolib.org for additional screenings at other branches. Ages 18+