SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our Founding Artistic Director, Nora Armani, for joining the by special invitation from CEO and Director, Matthijs Wouter Knol.
We hope this will lead to focused collaboration between the festival and the European Film Academy on film selection, inviting European Filmmakers, and bringing more European-made films to the US for our audience's enjoyment.
Submissions for SRFF 2027 are now open on the festival website at www.ratedsrfilms.org and on the submission platform .

05/01/2026

Remembering SRFF 2026
Submissions for SRFF 2027 are now open: https://filmfreeway.com/SRFF27

1 like. "SRFF 2026 - Official Trailer - 60sec."

05/01/2026

https://filmfreeway.com/SRFF27 - Submissions for SRFF 2027

FESTIVAL DATES for the next edition: March 10-15, 2026 - Hybrid edition - Cinema Village, MRHS, Columbia University Lenfest, West Harlem neighboring venues ...

03/16/2026

🏆✨ Congrats to our 2026 SRFF winners!

Your stories matter. Your voices inspire. 🌍🎬

A huge shoutout to all filmmakers creating socially relevant films today, your work sparks change, opens minds, and shines a light on the human experience.

🎥 Watch all festival films online now, catch them or rewatch your favourites from the comfort of home!

03/13/2026

🎬 My Armenian Phantoms – Tamara Stepanyan
🗓️ Sunday, March 15 | ⏰ 5:30 PM | 📍 Cinema Village

Filmmaker Tamara Stepanyan embarks on an evocative journey through the forgotten world of Armenian cinema. Sparked by a dialogue with her father, renowned Armenian actor Vigen Stepanyan, this captivating documentary brings to life the vibrant and often overlooked history interwoven with personal loss. Drawing on a rich tapestry of film moments and her own memories, My Armenian Phantoms reveals a profound cultural and artistic legacy to new audiences. It captures not just Soviet Armenian cinema, but the enduring soul of Armenian storytelling—its beauty, its struggles, and its unyielding spirit.

🎟️ TICKET https://filmfreeway.com/SRFF26/tickets

Watch the full trailer on our YouTube channel

03/11/2026

Last night at MRHS was all about powerful short films and meaningful conversations 🎬✨

Our Mental Health Shorts Block brought together four incredible films that each explored the theme in their own unique way:

🎥 CREATE THAT WORLD — Diplodocus Films / Victor Ilyukhin�🎥 PATRIOT — Audrey Maxon�🎥 EDGE OF THE CLIFF — Michael Indjeian (director) with Yesenia Claros (Executive Producer)�🎥 MAC & CHEESE — Elsa Leviant

The evening wrapped up with a great Q&A with the teams behind Edge of the Cliff and Create That World, giving the audience a chance to dive deeper into the stories, creative process, and the important themes behind the films.

A huge thank you to the filmmakers and everyone who joined us for such a thoughtful and inspiring night of cinema!