Follow Your Heart Film Festival is an international film festival founded in 2022. Based in Miami, the festival is now taking place in New York for the third time — continuing to expand its global presence and bring together filmmakers and creative voices from over 100 countries worldwide.
Through screenings, red carpets, educational programs, and cross-industry collaborations at the intersection of cinema, fashion, and art, the festival creates a platform for new voices — shaping the future of contemporary cinema and supporting film professionals around the world.
Submissions
There is no participation fee. All participants are selected through a competitive application and review process. Filmmakers can apply via FilmFreeway or reach out directly for programming inquiries.
What happens at the festival
Official selection screenings across narrative, documentary, and short-form categories. Red carpet premieres. Educational panels with working filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders. Cross-pollination events with partners in fashion and visual art. Awards recognizing outstanding work across multiple categories.