Coveted Honors
Best Picture
The festival's highest honor. Excellence in storytelling and technical execution.
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Animation Awards. Stop-motion, digital, and hand-drawn techniques.
Audience Choice
Voted on live by our 3,000+ attendees. The community favorite.
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Critics' Circle. Recognizing thoughtful analysis and film criticism.
More Than Just
A Film Festival.
At 187FF, our students don't just make movies—they premiere them. Hosted at the breathtaking United Palace, one of Manhattan's most opulent theatres, our festival builds a bridge between classroom learning and professional artistry.
- 3,000+ Audience Capacity
- 50-foot Cinema Screen
- Professional Sound & Lighting
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Latest Festivals
Witness the evolution of our student storytellers year after year.
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LATEST
The 2025 Festival
"Best Picture" goes to 8th Grade drama. Animation category sees record entries.
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The 2024 Festival
Featuring the breakout hit "The Lost Homework" and community favorites.
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Bridging student creativity and the community at the historic United Palace.
Our process is simple and thoughtful.
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In-person and remote options
Our office is conveniently located in Manhattan. A place to gather, grow, and reconnect.
Our Services
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Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
