Frequently Asked Questions

  • Another Day in New York is a noir and horror inspired short film that follows three interconnected stories unfolding over the course of a single day in Manhattan. Each chapter explores chance encounters, mistaken identity, and the underlying menace that can hide beneath the surface of everyday New York City life.

  • It is a short film with a runtime of approximately 40 minutes, structured in three chapters and an epilogue.

  • The film is a suspense / thriller with strong elements of noir and horror, exploring themes of fear, chance, mistaken identity, and coincidence in modern urban life.

  • The film is set entirely in New York City, with scenes filmed in Manhattan, including the Flatiron District, Gramercy, Chelsea, The Lower East Side, and Alphabet City.

  • The film was written by Francesco Paola, the author of the thriller novel Left on Rancho. His work explores what lies beneath the surface of regular characters, and the coincidences that shape everyday life.

  • The film was directed by Adam Pine, an actor, filmmaker, and director with experience producing award-winning narrative short films including Fitness Guy and Old Man and the Mirror.

  • Another Day in New York was produced by Ward 6 Productions, an independent production company focused on character-driven storytelling.

  • The film was inspired by common perceptions of New York as a dangerous, chaotic place (which for locals it is not) and the casual assumptions non-residents make about the city and its populace. The story plays with those fears, examining how everyday interactions can be misread, misunderstood, or taken to dark conclusions.

  • The film unfolds in three interconnected chapters and an epilogue:

    • Chapter 1 – The Interview

    • Chapter 2 – The Stalker

    • Chapter 3 – Room 1805

    • Epilogue, which brings all three stories together

    Each chapter can stand on its own, but together they form a single narrative about chance and consequence in New York City.

  • No, the film is a work of fiction. However, its situations and characters are inspired by real-world anxieties, urban myths, and the everyday experiences of living in New York City.

  • The film is ideal for:

    • Fans of suspense, thrillers, and noir

    • Indie film audiences

    • Viewers drawn to stories set in New York City

    • Fans of interconnected narratives like Four Rooms, New York Stories, or modern anthology-style films

  • Yes. Another Day in New York is a festival-run short film and will be submitted to major international film festivals beginning in March 2026.

  • The film will be submitted to a range of international festivals, including Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Toronto, Tribeca, Palm Springs International ShortFest, New York Shorts International Film Festival, and others.

  • The film is scheduled for its New York City premiere on March 18, 2026 at the Angelika Film Center. It will also be shown in private screenings and submitted to film festivals.

  • At this time, the film is not planned for public online release. Access will be limited to:

    • Film festival screenings

    • Private screenings in New York City at the Angelika Film Center on March 18, 2026 and Los Angeles (date TBA)

  • Yes. The film will be submitted to international festivals and screened globally as part of its festival run.

  • A treatment has been developed for a sequel titled Another Week in New York, expanding on the characters and themes introduced in the short film.

  • Official still images are available at:
    www.anotherdayinnewyork.com/film

    Additional press materials will be released closer to the film’s premiere.

  • You can follow production updates and announcements on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ward6productions/ or sign up for the mailing list

  • For press, festival inquiries, or private screening requests, please contact: ward6productions@gmail.com

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