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MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Sat, September 26
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Gorton Center - John & Nancy Hughes Theater 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest

$5 – $10

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

September 26, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Sat, September 26
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Manhattan Short Film Festival The always-popular compilation of global short films returns to the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton—come watch and vote for your […]

$5 – $10

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This program is is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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