NYOFF, the New York Odyssey Film Festival, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded by Jacob van Winkle. Originally launched as a competitive film festival in 2021, NYOFF supported independent filmmakers in New York and the Northeast through screenings, awards, and industry programming across four seasons.
In 2026, NYOFF shifted its model to direct funding. The New York Odyssey Film Fund provides grants to short filmmakers with projects already in production, prioritizing New York-based, queer, BIPOC, and women artists working on no-budget to mid-budget films. There is no application fee.
NYOFF is led by Jacob van Winkle, with a board of directors and a network of filmmakers, programmers, and collaborators built over four seasons of the festival.
To learn more, apply, or get in touch, visit the website here or email info@nyoff.art.