Voices Rising Film Festival
Welcome to the Voices Rising Film Festival! Many thanks to our partners at Long Island University, School of Film and Digital Media at the Kumble Theater November 8, 2025 and November 15th at The Plaza Cinema and Media Arts Center. Captivating films and engaging discussions. This event is a celebration of diverse voices and storytelling through film. Get ready to be inspired by thought-provoking movies from talented filmmakers and screenwriters. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of cinema and connect with fellow film enthusiasts Award Winners 2025 Season AUDIENCE AWARDS DAY 21 (Dashiell Meier) - A gripping portrayal of isolation and resilience BRAIDS (Elise M Beers) - A touching exploration of cultural identity and family bonds JURY AWARDS The Last Words (Kaden Evans) - Best Student Film Revelations (Kenneth LaZebnik, Anthony Ruiz) Best Cinematography The Hype (Justin Casselle, Joel Boyd) - Best Director Grey (Regina Dezbah Simons) - Best Editing, Female Filmmaker and Indigenous/Native Film We Were Here (Mary Fairhurst Breen) - Best Documentary More Dead Than Living (JT Doran) - Best Narrative Short Film Stoop Stories (Marj Kleinman, Christine Thomas Yoon) - Special Jury selection Art As Hope: Breast Cancer Reflections (Alina Avila Ko) - Honorable Mention Lessons from 100: Reflections in My Centennial Year (Matthew Floyd,Barbara Weber-Floyd Best Feature Film TICKETS: https://filmfreeway.com/VoicesRisingFestival/tickets.
