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Manhattan Short Film Festival at The Public Theatre

Dates: 9/27/2024 - 9/28/2024

📍 Theatre: The Public Theatre


31 Maple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240

Phone: 207-782-3200


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The Public Theatre will host the 27th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival featuring a selection of the best short films from ten countries, including the USA, UK, France, and Ukraine. This year's finalists include notable titles such as The Talent, I'm Not a Robot, and Mother, showcasing the creativity and diversity of global filmmakers. A unique aspect of the festival is that the audience will vote for the Best Film and Best Actor awards, allowing viewers to engage as film critics. All finalist films will also qualify for Oscar consideration following their screening in Los Angeles.

News About Manhattan Short Film Festival at The Public Theatre

Public Theatre to Host 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
Public Theatre to Host 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
September 13, 2025 The Public Theatre will host the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival on September 26 at 7:00 pm and September 27 at 3:00 and 7:00 pm. See here for more details!
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL To Screen at The Public Theatre
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL To Screen at The Public Theatre
September 13, 2024 The Manhattan Short Film Festival has announced its lineup for 2024, featuring films from around the world.
The Public Theatre's 32nd Season Begins with MORNING AFTER GRACE
The Public Theatre's 32nd Season Begins with MORNING AFTER GRACE
August 26, 2022 The Public Theatre opens its 32nd season on Sept 16 with Morning After Grace, a hilarious and heartfelt new comedy that every Baby Boomer on the planet is going to want to see!
The PublicTheatre Announces 2021-22 Season
The PublicTheatre Announces 2021-22 Season
September 08, 2021 The Theatre will begin its 31st season on October 15th with its previously postponed production of Middletown followed by a delightful holiday production and a fabulous 3 play subscription series starting in January!
Manhattan Short Film Festival Announced At The Public Theatre
Manhattan Short Film Festival Announced At The Public Theatre
August 31, 2021 The Public Theatre will officially welcome people back to the theatre on Sept 24 and 25 at 7:00pm for the 24th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Proof of vaccination or a negative Covid Test and the wearing of a mask while in the building will be required to attend.

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The Public Theatre

31 Maple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240

Phone: 207-782-3200

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The Public Theatre
31 Maple Street, Lewiston, ME
For over 30 years The Public Theatre has been producing the most exciting contemporary plays from Broadway and beyond featuring the finest professional actors from New York to Los Angeles. Whether you’re seeing a rollicking comedy or a searing drama, we promise you a good story, well told. Located in the Central Maine "Twin Cities" of Lewiston/Auburn, The Public Theatre provides affordable high quality theatre and arts education opportunities to communities across the State.

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The Public Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ

What shows have played recently at The Public Theatre?

Million Dollar Quartet (08/26/26-09/13/26)
Good Vibrations: A Celebration of the Beach Boys (06/20/26-06/21/26)
Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk (05/08/26-05/17/26)
Whit's End (03/20/26-03/29/26)
Still (01/30/26-02/08/26)
A Christmas Carol (12/12/25-12/14/25)
Misery (10/24/25-11/09/25)
Now and Then (05/02/25-05/11/25)
Halfway There (03/14/25-03/23/25)
Every Brilliant Thing (01/24/25-02/02/25)

What is the history of The Public Theatre ?

Voted Maine’s “BEST THEATRE” by Down East Magazine seven years in a row, The Public Theatre brings you the most exciting contemporary plays from Broadway and beyond featuring the finest professional actors from New York to Los Angeles. Whether you’re seeing a rollicking comedy or a searing drama, we promise you a good story, well told.

What shows are coming up next at The Public Theatre?

Steel Magnolias (10/23/26-11/08/26)

Where is The Public Theatre located?

The Public Theatre is at 31 Maple Street, Lewiston, ME.

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