Films are accepted in the following categories, from anywhere in the globe (English language or subtitles):

Documentary Short
Narrative Short
Documentary Feature (50 min or more)
Narrative Feature (50 min or more)
Working Lives Screenplay Competition
Films from the Frontlines (3-15 min)

You must have an account with FilmFreeway to submit your work through their website at https://filmfreeway.com/TheWorkersUniteFilmFestival

If you need assistance or have further questions about fees, deadlines, or content requirements, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at melanie@workersuniteff.org or 646-455-2225.

Workers Unite Film Festival

The Workers Unite Film Festival is a ten day long celebration in NYC of films from around the world about worker's lives and their struggles for dignity and labor rights. The festival is held the second week in May each year at the historic Cinema Village, just South of Union Square in Manhattan. New locations are added each season.

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Submissions for the 2025 Workers Unite Film Festival is now open. Season 14 will take place October 17th-30th, beginning at Cinema Village for the first week, before heading to other in-person venues and screening select films virtually.

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