Third annual EQUUS Film Festival NYC is the first event of its kind to offer a home to the story tellers of the horse world, with films, documentaries, videos, commercials and shorts from around the world and, for the first time in 2015, cultural elements of fine equestrian art and literature. In 2014 EFF hosted over 100 films at MIST Theatre in Harlem and is expected this year to draw record nominations in double (28) the categories presenting Winnie Awards at Saturday night's eq-equivalent of the Oscars.
WHY: EQUUS Film Festival highlights and rewards the diverse and creative efforts of those who pay artistic homage to the horse. EFF NYC presents a platform to educate and enlighten the world to horse-related issues. The festival's ultimate goal is to better the world for horses.
WHEN: November 19-22, 2015
- 11/19/15: EQUUS Film Festival VIP Party at Manhattan Saddlery 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Meet filmmakers, artists, authors of EFF NYC and special guests. Must have ticket to attend.
- 11/20 & 21/15: EQUUS Film Festival films start 12:00 noon, last screening 10:00 p.m.
- 11/20 & 21/15: Pop-Up Equestrian Artists, Filmmakers & Literary Gallery. 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Ukrainian Village East Hall - $10 at door or order online (included if you purchase theater tickets)
- 11/20 & 21/15: EQUUS Magazine Directors Panels throughout the day at the theater.
- 11/21/15: Li’l Herc Kids Fest – FREE films and fun events for kids 10:00-1:00 p.m.
Free to the community children's horse films, face painting, and fun.
Must reserve a ticket to attend. Order online. Limited seating.
- 11/21/15: EQUUS Film Festival Winnie Awards at Ukrainian Village East Hall – 7:00-11:00
28 Awards categories presented at the eq-equivalent of the Oscars!
- 11/22/15: Clinton Park Carriage Horses Stable tours, (must have ticket - order online)
Manhattan Saddlery extended Sunday hours (EFF NYC ticket for discount) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Village East Cinema, 181-189 2nd Avenue at 12th Street, New York, NY 10003
Ukrainian Village East Hall, 140 2nd Avenue; Manhattan Saddlery, 117 E 24th Street
HOW: EQUUS Film Festival highlights and rewards the diverse and creative efforts of those who pay artistic homage to the horse. EFF NYC presents a platform to educate and enlighten the world to horse-related issues. The mission of the EQUUS Film Festival is to better the world for horses.
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/EquusFilmFestivalNYC
EQUUS FILM FESTIVAL HISTORY: EQUUS Film Festival is founded and organized by Lisa Diersen, who has spent her life in the company of horses. Her mission is to show the world how horses unite regardless of race, age, gender, ability or challenges. She raises and trains Lusitano horses in St. Charles, IL at The Royal Lusitano Breeding Farm.
MEDIA/SPONSORS: Press Link, Diana De Rosa, [email protected], 516-848-4867.
L.A. Pomeroy, [email protected], 413-563-5895