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KATRA FILM SERIES – AUGUST EDITION

August 12, 2013
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Please join us August 17th for the next lineup of short films at the 2013 Katra Film Series as we continue to showcase indie films at NYCs prime venue KATRA. Katra Film Series is sponsored by EVERYONE MATTERS, FILMMAKER MAGAZINE, INDIEGOGO, FILM INTERCHANGE, THE CINEMA COUCH, EN LA ESCENA, VOXXI, CORFU GRILL, HELLO WORLD, and much more. The audience will VOTE for one film to move on to the final round. PURCHASE ADVANCE ONLINE TICKETS: https://katrafilmseriesaugust.eventbrite.com/ In partnership with Everyone…

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Black Cinema Night – Wednesday – August 7, 2013

August 3, 2013
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Join us next Wednesday, August 7th for a special edition of the Katra Film Series – Black Cinema Night. PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS: http://kfsblackcinemanight.eventbrite.com/ The Katra Film Series joins forces with Brooklyn’s own ActNow Foundation to bring you the next generation of Black filmmaking talent at Katra’s BLACK CINEMA NIGHT! Join us all on August 7th at 7pm for a night of brand-new short films, including the world premiere of the new webseries KEN. Come view fantastic cinema , mix it…

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Katra Film Series – Los Angeles – 07/31/13

July 29, 2013
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Join us July 31st for the Official Launch of the Katra Film Series in LA. Katra Film Series is sponsored by EVERYONE MATTERS, FILMMAKER MAGAZINE, INDIEGOGO, FILM INTERCHANGE, THE CINEMA COUCH, EN LA ESCENA, VOXXI, CORFU GRILL, HELLO WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, and much more. The audience will select one film to move on to the final round. In partnership with Everyone Matters, a global media campaign to reduce intolerance, the Best Short Film Winner of 2012 Felix Thompson was awarded a…

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GREEN EYES Feature Film World Premiere 07/27

July 26, 2013
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TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE: http://greeneyes.eventbrite.com/ www.katranyc.com “GREEN EYES”, the first dramatic feature film from Whiplash Films and written and directed by Jack Gattanella, will have its Manhattan screening debut on Saturday night, July 27th! WHERE: The Katra Lounge, 217 Bowery st in New York, NY, right off of Houston street on the Lower East Side (closest way by car is the FDR to the Houston st exit – by Subway, take any that goes by Houston street – i.e.…

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KATRA FILM SERIES – LATINO NIGHT 07/23

July 19, 2013
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Join us next Tuesday, July 23rd for a special edition of the Katra Film Series – LATINO NIGHT – come check out some of the hottest Latino films NYC has to offer. Hosted/Curated by HBO and INDIEWIRE’s very own Juan Caceres: PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS HERE (only $7 online): http://kfslatinonight.eventbrite.com/ Juan is an independent film producer whose latest credit is Elliot Loves, an award winning feature film. Juan’s greatest pride is being a founding member and Director of Programming for the…

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Art – Film – Entertainment – Networking Mixer

July 15, 2013
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Katra Film Series Proudly Presents a FREE networking mixer with reputable industry professionals this coming Tuesday, July 16th at 7pm. Calling all actors, writers, producers, directors and industry professionals. Come join us for a drink or two and meet some award-winning filmmakers at BAIT & HOOK restaurant/bar right off Union Square. ******Featured Industry Guests***** Juan Caceres: Juan is an independent film producer whose latest credit is Elliot Loves, an award winning feature film. Juan’s greatest pride is being a founding…

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Katra Film Series – July Edition

July 3, 2013
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Please join us July 13th for the next lineup of short films at the 2013 Katra Film Series. Katra Film Series is sponsored by EVERYONE MATTERS, FILMMAKER Magazine, INDIEGOGO, FILM INTERCHANGE, THE CINEMA COUCH, VOXXI, CORFU GRILL, HELLO WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, and much more. The audience will vote for one film to move on to the final round. In partnership with Everyone Matters, a global media campaign to reduce intolerance, the Best Short Film Winner of 2012 Felix Thompson was awarded…

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Katra Film series 1 Year Anniversary Party & 2nd Round Competition

June 23, 2013
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Please join us next Saturday, June 29th for the Katra Film Series 1 Year Anniversary Party and the 2nd round competition of 2013. Katra Film Series launched on June 30, 2012 and is now considered to be NYC’s #1 Film Series. With the help of EVERYONE MATTERS, a global media campaign to reduce intolerance, the Best Short Film Winner of 2012 Felix Thompson was awarded a one-on-one meeting with acclaimed Producer Stephen Nemeth from the Academy-Award Nominated The Sessions (starring…

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KFS Proudly Presents The L.E.S* Film Festival

June 11, 2013
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TWISTED LOVE NIGHT Shorts Showcase! Love, Twisted Love, It’s All In!! Wednesday, June 19, 2013 7-8pm – Two for One Cocktails! 8pm – Screening 8:45pm – Get More Cocktails! 9pm – More Screening Pair Katra’s awesome cocktails with L.E.S*’s awesome films! Films: Night Terrors, Side Effects, I Have Your Heart, Cicada Princess, Time To Split Tickets will be $12 online and $15 at the door Get your advance tickets here for a discount: http://www.lesfilmfestival.com/schedule/2013/6/19/twisted-love-night *Film schedule subject to change.

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Katra Film Series – June Edition

June 6, 2013
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Join us June 8th for the next lineup of short films at the 2013 Katra Film Series. Sponsored by FILMMAKER Magazine, En La Escena TV, The Cinema Couch, VOXXI, Hello World, and much more. The audience will select the top film to move on to the 2nd round. In partnership with Everyone Matters, a global media campaign to reduce intolerance, the Best Short Film Winner of 2012 Felix Thompson was awarded a one-on-one meeting with acclaimed Producer Stephen Nemeth from…

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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.