The Dalton Library is offering TWO free screenings of the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival on Saturday, September 26 at 6pm and Sunday, September 27 at 3pm. (run time approx. 2.5 hours with intermission).

Registration is required. For more information or to sign up, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org.

If you cannot make it to one of the screenings at Dalton Library, you are in luck!!! We are partnering with the public libraries of Williamstown, North Adams, Becket/Washington, Stockbridge & Sheffield to present a total of eight screenings across Berkshire County. See the full schedule of screenings HERE.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The 29th MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival invites over 100,000 film lovers across the world to unite in over 500 cities on six continents for one reason...to view and vote on the ten Finalists' Films

Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screening on Sept.24-Oct 4, 2026. You'll join film lovers simultaneously in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist from Ten Countries in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today! Ballots supplied upon entry.