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DIFF NYC '26 - Short Films: A GLIMPSE INTO TODAY’S AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

  • Samuel B. & David Rose Building · New York
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DIFF NYC '26 - Short Films: A GLIMPSE INTO TODAY\u2019S AMERICAN COMMUNITIES Join The Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival for a block of short films
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A GLIMPSE INTO TODAY’S AMERICAN COMMUNITIES


Films:

Water Cooler (Director: Emma V. F., Consulting Producer: Samantha Bloom)

Memorializing the Movement (Director & Producer: Alec Fischer, Starring Leesa Kelly)

The Last Resort (Director: Sarita Khurana, Producer: Prerana Thakurdesai)

Dragon Mom (Executive Producer: Laura Monroe Will, Director: Harrison Buck, Producers: Alex Delano, James Hamilton)

Department of Injustice (Director: Travis Wood, Writers: Travis Wood, Chloe Gbai, Producer: Chloe Gbai, Executive Producers: Daniel Berger, Aaron Katz)

The Letter (Writer/Director: Michael P. DeMinico & Steve W. Thompson, Producer: Emily Harrold)



Q&A with Filmmakers after Screening

Panelists:

  • Emma V. F.
  • Alec Fischer
  • Prerana Thakurdesai
  • Laura Monroe Will
  • Michael P. DeMinico
  • Steve W. Thompson
  • Moderated by ChiChi Anyanwu (Founder, Chi Talent Management)



​RSVP does not guarantee admission. Capacity is limited and entry is first come, first served. Invitations are non-transferable and valid only for the individual named on the confirmation




To Support DIFF:

​DIFF is a non-profit with 501c3 Status and as a result, all donations are tax deductible.

​To make a donation to DIFF please use this link below:

​https://secure.givelively.org/donate/diversity-inclusion-film-festival-diff-inc

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For more on DIFF

DIFF IN FORBES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jerylbrunner/2024/10/24/inspired-to-create- opportunities-she-didnt-have-she-launched-a-visionary-film-festival/

DIFF WEBSITE: https://diffnyc.my.canva.site/

INSTAGRAM: @DIFilmFestival

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We could not do this witout the support of many wonderful people and organizations! A special thanks to:

The Distribution Collective (TDC), NBCUniversal, Danceaholic Records, Lionsgate, Fasehun Films, SAGIndie, Noizy Neighbors Records, Brooklyn Winery, Afroholic Records, Oatly, Celia's Catering, Voices of a People's History (VPH), NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA), Singing Duck Studio, Starbucks, Gigantic Studios/Pictures, Alter Eco Foods, Open Water, Lincoln Center, Impact Lounge, Marriott, The Event Planner Expo, Caspian Entertainment, Latino Filmmakers Network, Toks Media, Getty Images




​Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival (DIFF) Code of Conduct:

​DIFF is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, nationality, or level of experience. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. We take all reasonable steps to protect our employees and attendees and have a zero tolerance culture .Attendees asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If an attendee engages in harassing behavior, the organizers may take any reasonable action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event.

​If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a DIFF representative immediately.

​No weapons or drugs of any kind are allowed.

​We expect attendees to follow these rules at the event, event-related social events, and in our online spaces.





“See the World through every lens"

-The Diversity & Inclusion Film Festival (DIFF)

DIFF logo, slogan & poster designed by: Vincent Fichet of Singing Duck Studio

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