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The NoHu International Short Film Festival is dedicated to screening the best short films and independent feature films from around the world.

Monday, October 23, 2017

The 2017 Winners of the 10th Annual NoHu International Film Festival

Incredible Closing Night Gala at the 10th Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival this past Friday, October 20th, 2017 at the William V. Musto Cultural Center. Congratulations to all the Finalists and Winners. Thank you to everyone in attendance for sharing in such a wonderful evening.


The Winners of the 10th Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival are:
(Pictured above:  Mark Clauburg)

Best Film
“The Last Visit” 
Directed by Mark Clauburg

Best Screenplay
Mark Clauburg 
“The Last Visit”

Best Director
Mark Clauburg
“The Last Visit”

Best Cinematography
Corey Snyder
“16 Minutes”

Best Actor
Dan Berkey
“The Last Visit”

Best Actress
Alexis Lariviere
“The Last Visit”

Best Supporting Actor
Yaron Urbas
“Uncertainty”

Best Supporting Actress
Laura Guzman
“Let’s Play Dead Girl”

Best Original Score
Peter Lisowsky
“The Last Visit”

Best Editing
Mark Clauburg
“The Last Visit”

Best Set Design
Danielle DiMaggio
“The Last Visit”

Best Make-up/SFX 
Kiah Vidyarthi & Sheena Vaughn
“16 Minutes”

Best Titles Design
Marc Morissette
“16 Minutes”

Best Song
“Bum Bounce”
by Karla Sammut
“Search”

Best Producer/Producing Team
Manmade Productions
“The Last Visit”

(Pictured above:  Joe Paul)

Judge’s Special Recognition
Awarded for best entertainment value
“The Fixer”
Directed by Joe Paul

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Closing Night Gala

Join us at the

10th Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival
Closing Night Gala
Screening of the Finalists.

Friday, October 20, 2017
7:00 PM Red Carpet
8:00 PM Cocktail Reception 
8:30 PM Screening of the Finalists

Awards Ceremony


Based on True Events
Directed by Humberto Guzman

Death Like Me
Directed by Ruben Rodriguez

Let’s Play Dead Girl
Directed by Christian A. Moran

Second Escape
Directed by Larry Rosen

The Fixer
Directed by Joe Paul

The Last Visit
Directed by Mark Clauburg

Uncertainty
Directed by Mauricio Mo Zapata

Search
Directed by Paula Cajiao

16 Minutes
Directed by Stéphane Verzi


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Willam V. Musto Cultural Center
420 - 15th Street
Union City, NJ

Cocktail Party  *  Free Admission  *  Free Parking

Opening Night Gala

Join us at the 10th Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival
Opening Night
Thursday, October 19, 2017
7:00 PM Red Carpet
8:00 PM Cocktail Reception & Ceremony
8:30 PM Screening of the Award-Winning Feature Film
"Love & Suicide"
a film by Lisa France
a Luis Moro production / Lightstone Productions
The first and only feature length film by American filmmakers filmed in Cuba while Fidel Castro was in power.  Filmed gorilla style with no one knowing.

CUBA’S LOVE & SUICIDE
“The evolution’s with in you.”


In a frantic moment before killing himself, TOMAS (Kamar De Los Reyes), goes to Cuba and discovers the “one thing” between LOVE & SUICIDE; taught by Cuban Cab driver, ALBERTO (Luis Moro).

William V. Musto Cultural Center
420 - 15th Street
Union City, NJ

Cocktail Party  *  Free Admission  *  Free Parking

Thursday, October 12, 2017

The 10th Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival proudly announces the finalists for 2017 in the short film category.  Screening of the top films will be held Friday, October 20, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the William V. Musto Cultural Center, 420 - 15th Street, Union City, NJ.

Based on True Events
Directed by Humberto Guzman

Death Like Me
Directed by Ruben Rodriguez

Let’s Play Dead Girl
Directed by Christian A. Moran

Second Escape
Directed by Larry Rosen

The Fixer
Directed by Joe Paul

The Last Visit
Directed by Mark Clauburg

Uncertainty
Directed by Mauricio Mo Zapata

Search
Directed by Paula Cajiao

16 Minutes
Directed by Stephane Verzi

Friday, July 14, 2017

World Premiere Presentation of "Almas de Furia"

The NoHu International Film Festival presents the World Premiere Screening of the feature film "Almas de Furia" on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Union City Performing Arts Center, 2500 Kennedy Boulevard, Union City, NJ.  Red Carpet, refreshments & free admission.  Members of the cast and crew will be present.  Don't miss it. 

This is a co-production between CHE Contenidos, Marcos Paz Film Tv & Aires New York Film. The film stars Andrea Estevez, Pablo Yotich, Toti Ciliberto, Jimenda Grandinetti, Fernando Cipolla, Mabel Pessen, Rodolfo Machado, Ana Franco, Lucio Fernandez, Tony Rodriguez, Omar Sanchez, Roberto Peña, Sofia Elliot, Pamela Rodriguez, Ximena Riejel, Pablo Machado and Monica Salvador. Directed by Pablo Yotich and musical direction by Nazareno Andorno. Special appearance by Alejandro Fiore.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

10th Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival in Union City
Seeking Entries for 2017

(Union City, NJ) The City of Union City will host the 10th Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival in October 2017. Submissions are being accepted in all categories. (NO pornography please.) Films should be no longer than fifteen minutes in length. Those interested may submit their film in DVD format, along with a cover letter, synopsis, film credits, awards if any, and contact information to:

Commissioner Lucio P. Fernandez
Department of Public Affairs
3715 Palisade Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
Attn: NoHu Film Entry

Please include in the cover letter that the entry is being submitted by the property owner or licensee, and giving the City of Union City the right to publicly screen the film as part of the NoHu International Film Festival.  Please note, DVD's will not be returned.


Entry deadline is Monday, October 2, 2017 (no exception). No fee. No Application form required. Foreign language films accepted. This is a juried festival. Please include if this is a "World Premiere", "USA Premiere", "New Jersey Premiere", or "Union City Premiere". All entries will be considered. Finalists will be notified via e-mail. Please write on DVD cover contact name, email, and genre.