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2014 Arts & Entertainment Industry Mixer – w/ Special Guests

Join us this Wednesday, October 29th for a special Fall Industry Mixer and meet some heavy hitters in the industry. Katra Film Series will be hosting different events throughout the year to connect actors, writers, producers, directors, casting directors, et al, with likeminded industry professionals. Launched in 2012, Katra Film Series has connected countless people in the entertainment industry. Some of our sponsors include Everyone Matters, Rhino Films, Seed&Spark, Bright Ideas, Carpingo AllCar Rent A Car, Filmmaker Magazine, Museum of…

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2014 Katra Film Series – October Edition – Penultimate Event Of The Year!

Join us Saturday October 18th as we screen 12 original short content in the capital of the world! Each Filmmaker will compete for the opportunity to move on to the 3rd round, win an audience-voted prize valued over $400 courtesy of Seed&Spark, All Car Rent A Car, Pulp NYC, Carpingo and the Museum of the Moving Image. Launched in the Summer of 2012, Katra Film Series screens a selection of quality short films by emerging and award-winning filmmakers in NYC…

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: LATE DEADLINE OCT. 15 – Do you have what it takes?

CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS, WRITERS, PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, ACTORS: The 2014 Katra Film Series Season is Coming to a Close and we’re still looking for short content for our Final Edition of the year before the 3rd Round. Do you have what it takes to screen at NYC’s Premier Film Series & Networking Party? Then show us what you got! Late Deadline Oct. 15th. Submit now below: ‪#‎indiefilms‬ ‪#‎shortfilms‬ ‪#‎filmmakers‬ ‪#‎filmcurious‬ ‪#‎crowdfund‬ ‪#‎stayindietour‬ ‪#‎guerillafilmmaking‬ ‪#‎nofilmschool‬ ‪#‎webseries‬ ‪#‎webisodes‬ ‪#‎musicvideo‬ ‪#‎animation‬ ‪#‎distribution‬ ‪#‎filmfestivals‬ ‪#‎nycevents‬…

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Crowdfunding For Independence – Join us this Wednesday, Oct. 8th for a Special Workshop Course Brought to you by Seed&Spark

Order Tickets Via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crowdfunding-to-build-independence-nyc-with-katra-film-series-tickets-13328470815 CROWDFUNDING TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE: The only proven path to independence as an artist is a direct connection to your audience. Crowdfunding is becoming a fundamental piece of most financing plans for independent film. However, many filmmakers miss the opportunity to turn their film funding campaigns into audience-building opportunities that can last an entire career — and provide the groundwork for theatrical distribution that you control. Seed&Spark and Tugg are combining forces to invest in the…

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Showcasing a Record 14 Original Short Content! 2014 September Edition is one not to be missed!

Order tickets via Eventbrite: ***** 2014 SEPTEMBER EDITION ***** Join us Saturday SEPTEMBER 27 as we showcase 13 riveting short content! Each Filmmaker will compete for the opportunity to move on to the 3rd round, win a $400 prize from Seed&Spark, All Car Rent A Car, Pulp NYC, Carpingo and the Museum of the Moving Image. Launched in the Summer of 2012, Katra Film Series screens a selection of quality short films by emerging and award-winning filmmakers in NYC and…

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30UNDER30 Film Festival UNITES FORCES w/ Katra Film Series

This is your chance to get a taste of and learn all about the 30under30 Film Festival NYC! We will be celebrating the launch of our Seed&Spark campaign, and you will be helping us build our festival and all at the same time. Great networking opportunities with NYC’s film community! The event is FREE – but we will be accepting donations throughout the evening. Also 2-for-1 drink specials! http://www.seedandspark.com/studio/30under30-film-festival RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30under30-film-festival-campaign-party-tickets-13008985225?ref=estw JOIN & SHARE FACEBOOK EVENTPAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/339030102930811/

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2014 KATRA FILM SERIES – AUGUST EDITION

Join us Saturday AUGUST 23RD as we showcase 10 riveting short films by NYC’s top emerging filmmakers! Each director will compete for the opportunity to move on to the 3rd round, win a prize from Seed&Spark Pulp NYC Carpingo Corfu Grill and more. Launched in the Summer of 2012, Katra Film Series screens a selection of quality short films by emerging and award-winning filmmakers in NYC and provides a great networking platform for industry professionals. In partnership with Everyone Matters…

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FREE NETWORKING MIXER – Featuring Special Industry Guests

Join us next Thursday, August 7th in the heart of midtown for a free networking mixer with special industry guests. Katra Film Series will be hosting different events throughout the year to connect actors, writers, producers, directors, casting directors, et al, with likeminded industry professionals. Launched in 2012, Katra Film Series has connected countless people in the entertainment industry with job opportunities. Katra Film Series is partnered up with Everyone Matters Seed&Spark Carpingo AllCar Rent A Car Filmmaker Magazine Museum…

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2014 KATRA FILM SERIES – 2ND ROUND – JULY 26, 2014

ADVANCE SALES ARE OVER. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE @ DOOR BOX OFFICE OPENS AT 5PM Join us on July 26, 2014 as we showcase the Top 10 films since January! The selected filmmakers will be competing for two prizes worth over 1K and the opportunity to make it to the Grand Finale Event in January. The 2nd round prizes are sponsored by Seed&Spark, Carpingo, AllCar Rent A Car, Pulp NYC, Museum of the Moving Image, Bait & Hook, and more. Also,…

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2 Year Anniversary Party – Free Admission + Open Vodka Bar

Join us this Saturday, June 28th for the 2nd Year Anniversary Celebration with a FREE party and OPEN VODKA BAR event. Launched on June 30th, 2012 – Katra Film Series Proudly Supports Independent Filmmakers creating quality short content, serving as a launching pad for emerging artists in the Greater City of New York. During the past 2 years we’ve been honored to welcome Academy-Award Winner Susan Sarandon, Do The Right Thing’s Luis Antonio Ramos (currently starring in STARZ’s hit Show…

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Now in its 11th Year, the Katra Film Series is an internationally acclaimed film festival and screenwriting competition dedicated to supporting the next generation of filmmakers with the exhibition and promotion of independent cinema from around the world at Regal Cinemas!

Our Venue: Regal Cinemas

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Katra Film Series is proud to be listed among the “Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals” on FilmFreeway. Submit on FilmFreeway and join our family of successful filmmakers.

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Our prizes are provided by Canon, Rhino Films, Final Draft, 3636 Studios, The Yard, International Screenwriters’ Association, NY Women in Film and TV, Museum of the Moving Image, and more. Every season we curate a diverse selection of independent works where audience participation is central in choosing the winners. Regardless of who wins each season all official selections will be considered for the Year-End Grand Finale taking place at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater where our jurors are comprised of industry veterans and professionals who watch the films and select the top winners.

Our Prizes

Canon USA

All genres/forms are accepted. Seeking Feature Films, Short Films, Web Series, Documentary, Music Videos, Experimental Works, Animation, Screenplays, and Video Art. We accept works-in-progress.

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Final Draft is proud to support the Best Screenplay Winners with thousands of dollars in prizes. Final Draft is a program made to perform one task with excellence – the writing of a screenplay.

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What they say about us

“An obvious must-attend, Katra is the rare platform that actually puts its members’ work in front of an eager live audience…whose worthy and ambitious efforts might otherwise go unnoticed in an overcrowded industry.”

– Tribeca

Tribeca

“The Katra Film Series in New York City brought out emerging talent from all walks of life for a memorable film fest like none other. In over six years, the Katra Film Series has become a hub for up-and-coming filmmakers of the indie film scene.”

-LLERO

‘LLERO

“Katra Film Series is giving global filmmakers virtual opportunities to showcase their work… The pandemic has proven that creative people can find creative solutions.”

– BACKSTAGE

BACKSTAGE

“From the bottom up an amazing and excellent festival that has made it in New York”

– The New York Times

New York Times

“Katra Film Series spotlights new talent and provides a place for emerging artists to showcase their work to a live audience.”

– NY1

NY1

NY1

“Films Long in Talent, Short in Span, Bryan Cranston stars in Writer’s Block, part of the Katra Film Series – A Competitive Program highlighting the works from rising filmmakers and unheralded Talents.”

– Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

“Innovative New Model Pushing For The Future of its Filmmakers.”

– Remezcla

Remezcla

“The Katra Film Series in New York is one of the most prolific champions of women in film. Last year, the group showcased the work of 79 female writers, directors and producers… goes to show you that if you build it, they will come.

– ELYSIAN

ELYSIAN

“Brooklyn’s own diversity makes it a natural source for a festival looking to feature films by communities whose work is often ignored by the mainstream.”

– Bklyner

Bklyner

Katra Film Series

Great Prizes

Each year, our winners are awarded over $20,000 in prizes. The Grand Jury Prize Winner is awarded a one-on-one meeting with acclaimed Hollywood Producer Stephen Nemeth and the winner also takes home a top of the line CANON camera.

Meet And Greets

Our Filmmakers get the opportunity to network with industry professionals at our nightly events held at at the Alamo Drafthouse Theater in NYC and other top-notch nearby venues.

Final Round

Some of our past alums have landed theatrical distribution deals and have gone on to write, produce and direct feature films and TV shows for HBO, FOX, Netflix, Showtime, ESPN, Vice Media including festival stops at Sundance, Tribeca, Berlin and Cannes Film Festival.