Shops of New York
Short Film Festival 2023

Filmmakers and shop owners from all over New York City showcased works hightlighting the communities that form around shops and the shopkeepers who are the cornerstones.

Our mission is to build a community of support around local businesses.

This festival was a celebration of creativity, community and togetherness.

Trailer video edited by Robert Broadhurst

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  • The Rollers

    The Rollers

    Jesús Martínez is the owner of a unique shop in the heart of Manhattan. They hand-roll their own brand of high quality cigars everyday, on location. Whoever visits them gets the perk of seeing them work the tobacco leaves. This short film explores the technique of making this celebrated cigars and also the culture of smoking cigars.

    Andrés Arias, Director
    https://www.andremontage.com/

    Jesús Martínez, Owner Martinez Cigars
    https://www.martinezcigars.com/