MANHATTAN SHORT // īsfilmu festivāls 2026 is an international short-film festival in Liepāja at Kultūras nams "Wiktorija" on 4 October 2026. The programme presents 10 finalist short films from around the world, with the audience serving as the jury and voting for the best film and actor. Each visitor receives a ballot, while the results will be announced on 5 October. The festival also includes the presentation of the main award of the children’s and youth short-film festival Baltic FilmTales; the winning film will be shown before the MANHATTAN SHORT screening. Films are shown in English and other original languages with Latvian and Russian subtitles. Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes. Recommended age: 12+.