MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. Over 100,000 film lovers across the world will unite in over 500 cities on six continents for one reason...to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Ten finalists will screen their films simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. The Rogers Theater is one of the venues to host these films for the 12th consecutive year with screenings starting on Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27. A freewill donation is appreciated at the door.

All final ten short films become Oscar-qualified, meaning they will be automatically eligible for an Academy Award nomination. The MANHATTAN SHORT 2026 line-up is linked by a common theme. The ten short films in the program feature narratives that are dramatic, sometimes humorous, occasionally magical, and always inspirational!

You Be the Judge!
Which of these Final Ten short films is best? That is up to a worldwide audience to decide. Cinema-goers across the United States and around the globe will become instant film critics as they are handed a ballot upon entry that allows them to vote for the Best Film and Actor. MANHATTAN SHORT is the ultimate audience award that salutes the creative talents of both directors behind the camera and actors in front of it. Votes will be sent to MANHATTAN SHORT HQ, with the winners announced at ManhattanShort.com.

Rogers City Theater
257 N. Third Street
Rogers City, MI