Short Cuts NYC is a film club in New York City where independent filmmakers create short films every four weeks.

Short Cuts NYC is a community of independent filmmakers in New York City dedicated to creating short films every approximately four weeks. The group operates as a learning environment that welcomes participants of all experience levels, ranging from those who have never touched a camera to seasoned veterans seeking new challenges. At each meeting, members show off their films, watch others, and draw randomly assigned rules for the next film challenge. For instance, recent challenges have included themes such as foley sounds and horror styles inspired by Halloween or Dario Argento. The group emphasizes creativity and adherence to specific constraints, such as using foley at least once or staying under five minutes in runtime. No prior experience is required, and all that is needed is a camera, editing software, and the ability to upload the film. While the group accepts donations to support its mission of keeping filmmaking free and accessible, these contributions are not required to attend. Members can connect with the group through their website, Instagram, or Discord. Short Cuts NYC is distinct from other local events like the exclusive Mount Vernon Hotel murder mystery night or Metropolitan Opera backstage tours, focusing specifically on collaborative short film production and screening.