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2024 CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

YEAR 13 HAS ARRIVED!! 2024 Call for Entries are now open! Katra is rated Top 100 Best Reviewed Festival in the world out of 12,000+ Film Festival including Oscar-Qualifying and BAFTA-qualifying festival. Do you have what it takes to premier your cinematic masterpieces in NYC?

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11th ANNUAL KATRA HOLIDAY PARTY

KATRA Film Series is proud to celebrate its 11th Annual Holiday Party at Casa Mezcal in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan. For the first time ever we are hosting an in-person fundraiser bash as we plan to expand and grow in 2024. After the pandemic and Hollywood Strikes put a damper on our plans this year it has been quite a challenge just to stay afloat and we are kindly asking for your support as we continue to…

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KATRA IS BACK OCT 10-12

KATRA is back for its Fall Festival at the world famous Regal Essex Crossing multiplex in the lower east side section of Manhattan! Join us October 10th-12th for 3 days of live and in-person screenings, filmmaker Q&As, networking, afterparties followed by a closing night gala award ceremony with complimentary refreshments, wine and beer. REGAL ESSEX CROSSING – OCTOBER 10-11 – SCREENINGS & Q&As Located in: Essex Market Address: 129 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002 BKLYN COMMONS ROOFTOP – OCTOBER 12 – GALA…

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The Inaugural Urban Dreams Mental Health Film Festival runs Sep. 26-28 in NYC

The Urban Dreams Mental Health Film Festival is a thought-provoking event that will raise awareness about mental health issues through the power of Cinema. The festival showcases a diverse range of films from around the world that explore the complex and often taboo topics surrounding mental health. We’re supporting the not-for-profit Languages of Care. LoC connects with first responders on the ground to understand the “just in time” need and work to find and translate royalty free emotional health content…

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NEW FACES NEW VOICES FESTIVAL RETURNS SEP 11-14

NEW FACES NEW VOICES is back for our milestone 5th anniversary in the greatest city in the world! Join us for a hybrid festival September 11th-14th for 4 days of online programing, in-person screenings, filmmaker Q&As, afterparties and more at Regal Essex Crossing followed by a closing night private gala award ceremony on Thursday September 14th. Tickets and passes are  now available for purchase below. CLICK HERE FOR IN-PERSON LINEUP & SCHEDULE CLICK HERE FOR EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL LINEUP & SCHEDULE

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KATRA LATINX FESTIVAL RETURNS JULY 18-21 FOR ITS 4TH YEAR

Now in its 4th year, the Katra LatinX Film Festival returns to Regal Essex Crossing in the lower east side of Manhattan. The festival returns July 18-30 with its legendary filmmaker pre-party, live screenings followed by Q&A + afterparties, and a closing night awards ceremony at BKLYN Commons Rooftop in Prospect Park section of Brooklyn, NY. After July 21st the official selections will be available virtually in the Entertainment Oxygen link below. On Tuesday July 18th the filmmaker private pre-party…

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Katra Spring Fest Sells Out multiple theater blocks

Great times at our sold out Spring Fest at Regal Essex Crossing in Lower Manhattan a couple of weeks ago! Congrats to all of our filmmakers and screenwriters for an exciting, fun and successful festival. Huge thanks to our sponsors and supporters for your incredible support. We can’t thank you enough for all that you do. Finally, big S/O and thank you to our entire team for your hard work, dedication and commitment this season. We appreciate all that you…

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KATRA FILM SERIES RETURNS APRIL 24-28

Presented by Digital Ocean, the world’s premiere cloud company in the world, Katra is back with a vengeance April 24-28 at Regal Essex Crossing in NYC and virtually via Entertainment Oxygen Platform with over $20,000 in prizes! The festival kicks off with a filmmaker pre-party, two screening nights followed by Q&A, afterparties, and a fun closing night awards ceremony sponsored by Brooklyn Brewery. Please note tickets are selling out fast. We only have a limited number of tickets and passes…

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Katra Film Series Presents The Theatrical Premiere of “The Nomad”

KATRA kicks off its 12th year with the red carpet premiere of acclaimed international filmmaker Daniel Diosdado’s American debut feature “The Nomad”. Join us next Wednesday February 22nd at 6pm EST for the screening at the Regal Essex Crossing Cinema in the Lower East Side. The movie screening will be followed by Q&A with filmmakers/cast members and then a fun afterparty at a place TBD Tickets are FREE with RSVP. Only a limited number of seats available so make sure…

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2023 KATRA + SISTER FESTIVALS CALL FOR ENTRY DEADLINES

Katra Film Series is home to domestic and international film festivals. Their collective mission is to highlight independent filmmakers from all walks of life, including marginalized and underrepresented communities and providing them a platform to showcase their distinctive voices and works. Make sure to check out each of our innovative and groundbreaking festivals below! KATRA FILM SERIES Rated Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival in the world, Katra Film Series returns for its 12th year at the world famous Regal…

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