The First Run Festival is an annual event showcasing over 120 intermediate and advanced projects in film, video, and animation.
[citation needed] It is presented by the Kanbar Institute of Film & Television and held in New York City.
[3] The selection runs a gamut of undergraduate and graduate films ranging between narratives, documentaries and animation produced during the filmmakers' time in the program.
[citation needed] The selections are then sent toward the respective faculty panels to announce the final top three winners.
[citation needed] Following First Run each year, the Wasserman Award finalist films and videos are screened in Hollywood for industry professionals and the public.