Room Taken Wins Gold Medal for Best Film at the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

USA Comedy Jane Austen's Period Drama wins the Silver Medal and Alarms from France wins the Bronze Medal in Worldwide Audience Vote.

Room Taken, directed by TJ O'Grady-Peyton (Ireland), is the Gold Medal Winner of the 27th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Room Taken a heart-warming tale about a homeless man who moves in with a blind woman who doesn't know he's there and a strange bond develops resonated with viewers around the world. Manhattan Short medal winners are selected by voters attending the festival in theatrical venues around the world.

"I'm a little lost for words after hearing that Room Taken has won this award, especially considering the incredible standard and caliber of the films taking part in this festival. It's been an amazing experience to see audiences' reactions from all over the world, and for the film to resonate with so many people is hugely rewarding. A MASSIVE thank you to the entire team at MANHATTAN SHORT. Congratulations to you for hosting such a brilliant event that celebrates film. The Room Taken team is honored to receive this award. We couldn't have done it without our incredible cast, crew, Vico Films, Screen Ireland, and, of course, the audience who voted for us. It means so much to us — thank you!"  TJ O'Grady-Peyton

Jane Austen's Period Drama, written and directed by Steve Pinder and Julia Aks (USA), won the Silver Medal. A comedy set in England 1813 in the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley, mistakes the blood for an injury, and it soon becomes clear that his expensive education has missed a spot.

"Wow. It is an honor to win Silver amongst this slate of incredible films. Thank you to the audiences who voted (some of whom have sent us messages of love!). Thank you to Nick and the whole Manhattan Short team for producing such a wonderful festival. And a deep thank you to the other filmmakers whose work continues to inspire us."  Julia + Steve

The Bronze Medal winner is Alarms, written and directed by Nicolas Panay (France) An action film about a construction worker who is diligently overseeing the completion of the tumultuous construction site under his responsibility, ensuring that progress doesn't come at the cost of safety.

The Best Actor Award goes to Thomas Coumans for his sensational performance as the Construction Worker in Alarms. The global audience has voted. Congratulations to all the winners!

Festival will screen Virtually Oct 9-Oct 16: For those who missed the Festival due to Hurricane Helene or other reason we will be screening MANHATTAN SHORT 2024 Virtually via EVENTIVE for seven days (Oct 9-Oct 16). Click here to view the festival.