Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026 at the MFAH
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John Walker returns as an event host to More and More.
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is a global screening of ten short films in over 500 venues across six continents during a one-week period. The Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified.
Admission:
General admission $9.00
Senior and MFAH Members $7.00
Make sure to pick Saturday Sept 26 at 6:00 PM.
The Festival is sure to sell out. Buy tickets as soon as you can.
Trailer:
MANHATTAN SHORT PROMO VIDEO 2026
The MANHATTAN SHORT Final Ten are:
TBA
The event time is one half hour before the film start time of 6 PM so we can get seating together.
Allow time for parking and walking to the Brown Auditorium screening room in the Law Building. If you are late join us or take a seat anywhere.
Parking:
The MFAH has two paid garages. For up to four hours, expect to pay $10, or $6 for members.
1144 Binz Street
5101 Montrose Boulevard
Free street parking is available around the museum. Typically in front of the church on Main Street.
Location on the campus:
The auditorium is in the Brown building. That is the one with the glass and steel curved front facing Bissonnet Street. You can enter from any building. The Brown entrance is on the Main Street side. Let them know you are there for the movie.
The auditorium is in the basement. The elevator is near the Main street entrance or take the stairs in the central gallery. Form the other buildings, you will enter the Brown basement directly.
Plans Changed:
If you have a ticket but your plans change, offer them for resale here. If you can't get a ticket, there are often a few stand by seats available. Check in at the box office early to get on the list.
About:
Manhattan Short Festival
Gathering Place:
We will meet in front of the Brown Auditorium and take our seats when the doors open. Usually about a half hour before the screening time.
Afterwards:
Under The Volcano
Hand foods with vegetarian choices
2349 Bissonnet St
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