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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…

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

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…

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…

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…

KATRA RETURNS TO REGAL CINEMA TIMES SQUARE FOR ITS 12TH YEAR WITH LIVE SCREENINGS, MONETARY DISTRIBUTION DEALS, CASH PRIZES, INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, NETWORKING EVENTS AND MORE! DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR WORKS IS FAST APPROACHING!! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LAUNCH YOUR CINEMATIC DREAMS WITH US?