Reserve Your Nukhufest 2026 Blocks
Reserve your seat before the audience decides the lineup.
Nukhufest is an audience-powered film festival where Nukhu members watch and vote throughout the year to determine the Top 10 Finalists. This September, those films will screen live at Cinema Village in Lower Manhattan alongside curated Nukhu favorites, filmmaker conversations, panels, workshops, and special programs.
Because the final Top 10 will not be announced until August 29, early buyers are not purchasing a ticket to one specific film yet. You are reserving priority access to Nukhufest screening and program blocks before the final schedule opens to the public.
Each block will run approximately 70 to 120 minutes and may include a feature film, a thematic short film program, a finalist screening, a past favorite Nuvee, a panel, a workshop, and/or a filmmaker Q&A.
Early block pricing is available before the finalist schedule is announced. Prices may increase after the Top 10 lineup and screening blocks are released.
Choose Your Access:
1 Block Reservation: $10
Reserve access to one Nukhufest screening or program block.
2 Block Pack: $18
Reserve access to two Nukhufest screening or program blocks.
6 Block Pack: $50
Reserve access to six Nukhufest screening or program blocks.'
All Week Pass: $200
Priority access to official Nukhufest screening and program blocks from September 11 through September 17, plus admission to the September 19 Awards Ceremony.
Awards Ceremony Ticket: $25
Attend the September 19 Nukhufest Awards Ceremony at Studio Exhibit. Capacity is limited to 100 total attendees, including All Week Pass holders.
Block Passes
Best for one screening, one panel, or one curated program.
Reserve early access to one official Nukhufest 2026 finalist screening block at Cinema Village during our September 11 through September 17 festival week.
Nukhufest is audience powered. Nukhu members vote throughout the year to determine the Top 10 Finalists, which will be announced after voting closes on August 29. Final films, runtimes, screening blocks, and filmmaker Q&A details will be announced after the finalist lineup is confirmed.
Single Block Early Pass includes:
Access to one Nukhufest finalist screening block
Priority redemption before individual tickets go on sale
Screenings at Cinema Village in Theater #1, a 155 seat theater
Potential filmmaker Q&As following select screenings
How redemption works:
The final schedule will be built after voting closes on August 29. Early buyers will receive a private redemption link when the schedule is ready.
Priority redemption opens August 29 at 12 PM and closes August 30 at 12 PM. During this 24 hour window, 2 Block Pack buyers receive first access to select two eligible blocks.
After the priority window closes, block requests will be honored based on remaining availability.
Please save your order confirmation. Your order number and purchase email will be required to redeem your blocks.
Purchases reserve access according to pass type, not a specific film title or showtime until redemption is completed. Program details, films, speakers, Q&As, and block times are subject to change.
Celebrate the filmmakers, artists, and audience members who shaped Nukhufest 2026.
The Nukhufest Awards Ceremony will take place on September 19 at Studio Exhibit and will culminate with the announcement of this year’s Best Nuvee. The ceremony brings together Finalists, filmmakers, supporters, collaborators, and members of the Nukhu community for an intimate close to the festival.
Nukhufest is audience-powered. Nukhu members vote throughout the year to determine the Top 10 Finalists, and the Best Nuvee is awarded to the audience favorite.
Awards Ceremony ticket includes:
Admission to the September 19 Nukhufest Awards Ceremony
Live Best Nuvee announcement
Celebration of the 2026 Finalists
Community gathering with filmmakers, artists, and supporters
Capacity is limited to 100 total attendees, including All Week Pass holders.
This ticket is for the awards ceremony only and does not include Cinema Village screening blocks unless purchased separately.
Please save your order confirmation. Your order number and purchase email may be required for entry.
Event details, timing, programming, and venue information are subject to change.
Reserve early access to two Nukhufest 2026 screening or program blocks before the finalist schedule is announced.
Nukhufest is an audience-powered film festival where Nukhu members watch and vote throughout the year to determine the Top 10 Finalists. This September, those Finalists will screen live at Cinema Village in Lower Manhattan alongside curated Nukhu favorites, filmmaker Q&As, panels, workshops, and special programs.
The 2 Block Pack is ideal if you want to attend more than one program, bring yourself deeper into the festival week, or reserve a flexible pairing before public block sales open.
Each block will run approximately 70 to 120 minutes and may include a feature film, a thematic short film program, a finalist screening, a past favorite Nuvee, a panel, a workshop, or a filmmaker Q&A.
2 Block Pack includes:
Priority access to two Nukhufest screening or program blocks
Early buyer pricing before finalist schedule pricing increases
Access to Cinema Village Theater #1 during Nukhufest week
First opportunity to redeem blocks before remaining availability opens to the public
How redemption works:
The final schedule will be built after voting closes on August 29. Early buyers will receive a private redemption link when the schedule is ready.
Priority redemption opens August 29 at 12 PM and closes August 30 at 12 PM. During this 24 hour window, 2 Block Pack buyers receive first access to select two eligible blocks.
After the priority window closes, block requests will be honored based on remaining availability.
Please save your order confirmation. Your order number and purchase email will be required to redeem your blocks.
Purchases reserve access according to pass type, not a specific film title or showtime until redemption is completed. Program details, films, speakers, Q&As, and block times are subject to change.
Reserve early access to six Nukhufest 2026 screening or program blocks before the finalist schedule is announced.
The 6 Block Pack is designed for film fans, filmmakers, students, artists, and supporters who want a fuller festival experience without committing to the entire week.
Nukhufest is audience-powered. Nukhu members watch and vote throughout the year to determine the Top 10 Finalists. This September, those Finalists will screen live at Cinema Village in Lower Manhattan alongside curated Nukhu favorites, filmmaker conversations, panels, workshops, and special programs.
Each block will run approximately 70 to 120 minutes and may include a feature film, a thematic short film program, a finalist screening, a past favorite Nuvee, a panel, a workshop, or a filmmaker Q&A.
6 Block Pack includes:
Priority access to six Nukhufest screening or program blocks
The best early block value before finalist schedule pricing increases
Flexible access across the festival week
First opportunity to select blocks before remaining availability opens to the public
Access to finalist screenings, curated programs, panels, or special blocks, depending on availability
How redemption works:
The final schedule will be built after voting closes on August 29. Early buyers will receive a private redemption link when the schedule is ready.
Priority redemption opens August 29 at 12 PM and closes August 30 at 12 PM. During this 24 hour window, 6 Block Pack buyers receive first access to select up to six eligible blocks.
After the priority window closes, block requests will be honored based on remaining availability.
Please save your order confirmation. Your order number and purchase email will be required to redeem your blocks.
Purchases reserve access according to pass type, not a specific film title or showtime until redemption is completed. Program details, films, speakers, Q&As, and block times are subject to change.
Best for filmmakers, industry guests, cinephiles, and supporters who want the full week.
The All Week Pass is for supporters who want the fullest Nukhufest experience, including priority access to the Nukhufest 2026 finalist screening week at Cinema Village and access to the awards ceremony on September 19 at Studio Exhibit.
Nukhufest is audience powered. Nukhu members vote throughout the year to determine the Top 10 Finalists, which will be announced after voting closes on August 29. Final films, runtimes, screening blocks, and filmmaker Q&A details will be announced after the finalist lineup is confirmed.
All Access Pass includes:
Priority access to official Nukhufest finalist screening blocks from September 11 through September 17
Access to the Nukhufest awards ceremony on September 19 at Studio Exhibit
Screenings at Cinema Village in Theater #1, a 155 seat theater
Potential filmmaker Q&As following select screenings
Priority redemption before individual tickets go on sale
How redemption works:
The final schedule will be built after voting closes on August 29. Early buyers will receive a private redemption link when the schedule is ready.
Priority redemption opens August 29 at 12 PM and closes August 30 at 12 PM. During this 24 hour window, 2 Block Pack buyers receive first access to select two eligible blocks.
After the priority window closes, block requests will be honored based on remaining availability.
Please save your order confirmation. Your order number and purchase email will be required to redeem your blocks.
Purchases reserve access according to pass type, not a specific film title or showtime until redemption is completed. Program details, films, speakers, Q&As, and block times are subject to change.
Why Reserve Blocks Now?
Nukhufest is audience-powered, which means the final lineup is still being decided by Nukhu members.
That is the point.
When you reserve blocks early, you are not waiting for a traditional festival programmer to tell you what matters. You are getting first access to the films, panels, Q&As, and special programs that rise from our audience-voted process.
Early block buyers receive priority access before the final schedule opens to the public. Once voting closes and the Top 10 Finalists are announced, early buyers will have 24 hours to redeem their blocks before remaining availability is released.
Early pricing is also limited. Block prices may increase after the finalist schedule is announced.
Reserve now if you want to:
Get first access to the most watched and most supported films on Nukhu
Support independent filmmakers before the lineup is finalized
Help fund the next Best Nuvee filmmaker through the Nukhufest grant
Choose blocks before public availability opens
Be part of the audience-powered process, not just the final result
The audience decides the finalists. Early buyers choose first.
How redemption works:
The final schedule will be announced after voting closes on August 29. Passholders will receive a private redemption link when the schedule is ready. Priority redemption opens August 29 at 12 PM and closes August 30 at 12 PM. During this 24 hour window, early buyers receive first access to select eligible blocks according to their pass type.
After the priority window closes, block requests will be honored based on remaining availability.
All Cinema Village screenings take place in Theater #1, a 155 seat theater in Lower Manhattan.
Program details, films, speakers, Q&As, and block times are subject to change. Purchases reserve access according to pass type, not a specific film title until redemption is completed.