indie films

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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FEATURE FILM PREMIERES – ACTORS FROM SHAMELESS, THE PASSAGE, STAR, MEAN GIRLS AND MORE

The 2019 Katra Summer Series continues with our Feature Film Presentations at the Wild Project Theater in NYC on Sunday, August 25th! We are proud to host the world Premiere of SUM OF US, directed by Anthony Meindl, starring Emma Kenney (Shameless, Roseanne), Isadora Goreshter (shameless), Kevin Csolak (Mean Girls on Broadway), Chad James Buchanan (INHUMANS, Star), Brianne Howey (I’m Dying Up Here, The Passage) and also the East Coast Premiere of ENTITY PROJECT directed by Jandea Percem. Each feature…

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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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2018 Katra Film Series – Sidebar Edition

Join us for the the 2018 Katra Film Series Sidebar Edition on Thursday, September 27th at Wine Legend in Downtown Brooklyn featuring works by underrepresented communities and focusing on issues, topics and stories by Women of Color, African-American, Asian-American, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities.  In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to showcase and celebrate powerful works by 100% Latinx Filmmakers who either wrote, directed or produced one of the following selections in our lineup.    OFFICIAL LINEUP:…

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2018 KATRA FILM SERIES – SIDEBAR EDITION

Join us for the Inaugural Launch of the 2018 Katra Film Series Sidebar Edition on Friday, September 14th at Wine Legend in Downtown Brooklyn featuring works by underrepresented communities and focusing on issues, topics and stories by Women of Color, African-American, Asian-American, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and Female Filmmakers from all walks of life. LINEUP: Somnia – directed by Zavier Mojica A story of a father and son who are faced with incredible odds once something extraterrestrial choose their farm to land.…

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