Manhattan International Film Festival

12/28/2017

With just a few days left until the new year, we'd like to thank all of you for being part of our 2017 story. Check out what WE accomplished this year alone. We can't wait for what's in store for us in 2018!

10/06/2017

11/29/2016

"WYA is a place where young people can come to study ideas, influence global policy, and give their creativity and energy to the world. WYA is also a place where we learn to live together – bringing our cultural and family traditions, our assumptions about life and living in the big city, and submitting them all to the grittiness and test that real life offers."
-Anna Halpine, WYA Founder and CEO tinyurl.com/whywya

Join the campaign: www.wya.net/givingtuesday

11/27/2016

is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. This year, the World Youth Alliance invites its members to invite at least 1 sibling, colleague or friend to become a Dignity Defender on .

1 new WYA member per region will receive a special ticket to the 18th WYA Birthday Ball on March 25, 2017 in New York City through an electronic raffle. www.wya.net/givingtuesday

11/10/2015

I promote Human Dignity because... "It is the foundation of every human right. We believe this dignity is independent of any individual condition and that no human community can grant or rescind that dignity". Why do you promote Human Dignity?
Join us! https://www.wya.net/get-involved/become-a-member-2/

09/03/2015

Yesterday was the birthday of Anna Halpine, our Founder and CEO at WYA :) The woman who makes the MIFF possible.

Happy Birthday, Anna! Thank you for all you do to make this world a better place.

A very happy birthday to our WYA Founder and CEO, Anna Halpine!
Our staff threw her a little surprise get together and made her favorite birthday treat - lemon meringue pie :)

We wish you a very happy celebration today and a wonderful year ahead.

07/17/2015

2nd prize was awarded to “Watershed” by Taiwanese director Ruei-Jin Huang, for her sensitive and honest representation of family relationships portrayed through beautiful cinematography.

Here you have the trailer, hope you enjoy it! https://vimeo.com/118473635

Bimyana, a young Ayta girl, was over the moon when she found out that she got chosen to represent her school in a regional quiz bee. But as she prepares for the…

07/13/2015

Let's start the week with another memorable quote from "To Kill a Mockingbird" ― Harper Lee.

07/06/2015

Let's start remembering some movies to give you inspiration!

"The game starts now. You have to score one thousand points. If you do that, you take home a tank with a big gun. Each day we will announce the scores from that loudspeaker. The one who has the fewest points will have to wear a sign that says "Jackass" on his back. There are three ways to lose points. One, turning into a big crybaby. Two, telling us you want to see your mummy. Three, saying you are hungry and want something to eat." ― Guido, Life is beautiful.

https://youtu.be/JDuFndNrJo0

Roberto Benigni translates german rules to make his son believe everything's just a game.

07/02/2015

The competition for the 2016 Manhattan International Film Festival (MIFF) has been launched! Young directors from around the world are invited to submit short films that relate to WYA's mission.

More information can be found at www.wya.net/miff.

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