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All the latest breaking news on Katra Film Series and our Sister Film Festivals.

New Faces New Voices returns Sep 16-19 in NYC

Katra’s sister festival, NEW FACES NEW VOICES, returns to the big apple for its 6th edition in the hip and trendy section of the lower east side of Manhattan and Brooklyn! Join us September 16th-19th for a 4 day cinematic festival including live in-person screenings at Regal Essex Crossing, filmmaker Q&As, post-screening meetups and more. We also have a closing night private gala award ceremony on Thursday September 19th. REGAL ESSEX CROSSING – Located in: Essex Market – 129 Delancey St, New York,…

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Katra Latinx Festival Celebrated its 5th Anniversary at Regal Essex Crossing

Fabulous time celebrating Katra Latinx Festival’s milestone 5th Year at Regal Essex Crossing! Congratulations to all of the filmmakers for a wonderful week of new Latinx Cinema! Huge thanks to our sponsors, supporters, and community partners for your incredible support this year Welcome Homes, Universal DCP, Freelancers Union, NYWIFT, JMR Rentals, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, MetroPlus Health, Bowery Film Festival, and Reelworks. The Winners are… AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD: I AM KARMA – directed by Chris Cardona; Produced by…

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KATRA LATINX FESTIVAL JULY 15-18th

Presented by Welcome Homes, join us for our milestone 5th Annual Katra LatinX Festival at the Regal Essex Crossing in the lower east side of Manhattan. The festival returns July 15-18 with an opening night party at Republic Latin Fusion in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Each screening is followed by filmmaker Q&As, post-screening networking mixer, and an afterparty. There will also be a closing night gala awards ceremony on July 18th at BKLYN Commons Rooftop Space located in the…

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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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