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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS, 2021 CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

Katra Film Series celebrates 10 years by returning to one of the largest movie theaters in New York City. With a proven track record of launching careers, Katra has made a name for itself by making it into the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals list for 4 consecutive years, winning the 2019 Prosperity Nation Award and Google’s 2020 PowerUp Grant to continue remaining true to its mission of discovering the next generation of filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world.…

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Film Stills from "Cyclone" and "Motels"

Congratulations “CYCLONE” & “Motels” – Inaugural KLX Winners!

Our congratulations to the first ever winners of Katra Latinx Film Festival! Amidst a truly excellent lineup of films, two in particular stood out to audiences of the inaugural event: Audience Choice Award Winner: “CYCLONE” — Written by Francisco Solorzano, Directed by Austin Tsung-Fu Chang, Produced by Christopher Whalen This Brooklyn-based drama exploring the lows and highs of a relationship against the backdrop of Coney Island’s thrill rides, with standout performances by Natalia Baron and writer Francisco Solorzano, takes home a prize…

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Film Still: "Cyclone"

Katra Launches New Special Latinx Edition

This week we are excited to launch our newest special editon, the Katra Latinx Film Festival, in a flexible online format on the Xerb.TV streaming platform! “The new Katra LATINX edition will be dedicated to empowering and highlighting Latino short filmmakers from around the world,” says founder Geoffrey Guerrero. To be eligible for consideration, two key members of the production crew must be of Latino descent.  The festival’s inaugural run is graced with a diverse spread of genres and stories,…

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2020 CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Now in its 9th Year, the Katra Film Series is an internationally recognized film festival and screenwriting competition dedicated to supporting the next generation of filmmakers at the world famous Alamo Drafthouse Theater. Hailed by Tribeca Films for its “honorable mission to spotlight new and emerging cinematic talents…where some of their top alums have since gone on to great things in the indie world and beyond” while the New York Times agrees “From the bottom up an amazing and excellent…

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2019 KATRA FILM SERIES SEASON FINALE

We are proud to announce the 2019 Katra Film Series Fall Edition taking place from September 25-26th at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater in Brooklyn! In partnership with HiO, ScreenBlade, Final Draft, 3636 Studios, and International Screenwriters’ Association, the audience will choose the best work of the evening each night and the winners will takes home over $7,000 in prizes and advance to our 8th Annual Grand Finale in January 2020 where they will be considered for top prizes including a…

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2019 SUMMER SIDEBAR SERIES

Join us for the the 2019 Katra Film Series Sidebar Edition on Saturday, July 27th at the HiO Store and VINE in Downtown Brooklyn. In addition to our main program, the Sidebar Edition is a new section dedicated to showcasing more outstanding works by talented filmmakers including underrepresented communities focusing on relevant issues, topics and stories. The Audience will vote for the best work of the evening and the winner takes home $1500 of in-kind prizes courtesy of 3636 Studios…

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2019 SUMMER SERIES – TICKETS ON SALE

Join us for the 2019 Summer Series at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater on Tuesday, June 4th! The official selections will compete for the Audience Choice Award valued up to $4,000. Full lineup and tickets available below.  In partnership with Samsung, Final Draft, International Screenwriters’ Association, HiO, 3636 Studios and SketchFab, the winner will also advance to our year-end grand finale where the top prizes include a Canon camera and a meeting with established producer in LA. All guests are invited to…

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2019 SIDEBAR EDITION – ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH

Join us on Saturday, May 18th in honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month for a special presentation highlighting the works of talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in front of and behind the camera as we continue with the 2019 Katra Film Series Sidebar Edition. Now in its 2nd year, the Katra Sidebar Edition is a new section dedicated to showcasing works by underrepresented and marginalized communities while focusing on issues, topics and stories by filmmakers of color, African-American, Asian-American,…

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2019 SIDEBAR SERIES KICKS OFF SAT. MARCH 16TH

Join us for the 2019 Katra Film Series – Sidebar Edition on Saturday, March 16th at the VINE in Downtown Brooklyn. Now in its 2nd year, the Sidebar Edition is a new section dedicated to showcasing works by underrepresented communities while focusing on issues, topics and stories by filmmakers of color, African-American, Asian-American, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and Female Filmmakers from all walks of life. LINEUP (exact order below): BLOCK 1 Tuscany Dirty Fable – directed by Giovanni Guidelli                                      An ex cop…

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2018 KATRA FILM SERIES – SEASON FINALE

Join us for the 2018 Season Finale on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in NYC. All guests receive a complimentary beer courtesy of Lagunitas Brewing Company. A total of 15 shorts will compete for the audience choice award valued over $2,000. The winning short is determined by top audience vote and will advance to the 7th Annual Grand Finale Event at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater in January. OFFICIAL LINEUP: RUTA VIVA – directed by Courtney Baxter & Sebastian Rea  While visiting…

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