New York No Limits

Thank you to all of the films and filmmakers who screened with us in 2025

The jury awarded a Special Recognition in Screenwriting to
HOWARD & BAGGAGE CLAIM

The Summit Best Film was awarded to MIDNIGHT INK, directed by John Chiodi, written by John Chiodi & Larkin Flanagan

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New York No Limits Film Summit photos

photos by Danny Boyd

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August 2025 Art of the Short Photos, pictures by Danny Boyd

Please check out the 2024 Awards announcement

Best Film: WIRE, writtend & directed by Raphael Frost

Best Cinematography, Special Jury Prize: LOCATIONS, Nicolas Fouques, DP | co-wrtten & co-directed by Danny Bellini and Gore Abrams

We were happy to talk with Kimberly Han for a few minutes about her film CHAMPION, the NYNL 2023 Summit Best Film.

2023 Summit, best film & special jury prizes

Best Film: CHAMPION, Kim J.Y. Han, director & screenwriter

Best Screenplay, Special Jury prize: SETTLING DOWN, Tom Rizzuto, director & screenwriter

Best Director, Special Jury prize: GOOD GIRL, Jenny Kleiman, director & Haley Dercher, screenwriter

Best Ensemble, Special Jury prize: LOUD & LONGING, Isabel Ellison & Ryan Guiterman, co-directors, Isabel Ellison, screenwriter & Brian Otano, additional screenwriting

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New York No Limits Film Series is Presented by Wild Project

Wild Project, a nonprofit company and venue, is an innovator among producing companies, supporting the diverse independent theatre, film, music, and spoken-word artists of New York City.

About the New York No Limits Film Series Summit

New York No Limits Film Series is an on-going showcase of film events throughout the year culminating with our annual film summit. New York No Limits Film Series mission is to sustain diversity in film, create discussion among the audience, and inspire filmmakers to push forward to perfect their craft to their fullest potential.

Check out photo highlights from past NYNL Summit events below.

New York No Limits Film Series Summit artwork and highlights through the years, 2011-2018

THANK YOU TO ALL THE FILMMAKERS AND AUDIENCE WHO ATTENDED THE 2021 SUMMIT

New York No Limits Film Series hosts three one-night short film events throughout the year called Art of the Short and one signature event, the Summit, which is the culmination of our season.

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