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SUMMARY:Santa Barbara International Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Santa Barbara\, California\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization. Over the past 35 years\, SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 100\,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films\, tributes and panels\, fulfilling their mission to engage\, enrich\, and inspire people through the power of film. We celebrate the art of cinema and provide impactful educational experiences for our local\, national and global communities. \nSBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community through our many free educational programs and events. In June 2016\, SBIFF entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. After a capital campaign and renovation\, the theatre is now SBIFF’s new state-of-the-art\, year-round home\, showing new international and independent films every day. In May 2019\, SBIFF opened its own Education Center in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street to serve as a home for its many educational programs and a place for creativity and learning. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nJanuary 9\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nFebruary 4 - 14\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nFinal\n\n\nFeature Films\nAug 8\, 2025: $70\nSept 19\, 2025: $90\nOct 31\, 2025: $115\nDec 3\, 2025: $125\n\n\nShort Films\nAug 8\, 2025: $50\nSept 19\, 2025: $60\nOct 31\, 2025: $70\nDec 3\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Santa Barbara International Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/santa-barbara-international-film-festival-earlybird-deadline/
LOCATION:Riviera Theatre\, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Film Festival Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\nUnited States\n  \nPhiladelphia Film Festival Late Deadline\nThe Philadelphia Film Festival Late Deadline has arrived! Enter your film now\, to be part of 11 days of the best in cinema\, with exclusive events\, celebrations\, and more. Good luck! \n  \nABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL\nOver the past several years\, the Philadelphia Film Festival has grown to become not only a local gem that Philadelphians look forward to every year\, but also an important festival within the industry as a whole. The quality of the programming has been stellar\, known for scouring submissions and Festivals year-round for the perfect lineup for Philadelphia audiences. Past Festivals have featured some of the most highly-anticipated and eventual award-winning films\, including Drive My Car\, Nomadland\, Sound of Metal\, One Night in Miami\, Jojo Rabbit\, Lady Bird\, La La Land\, and Best Picture Winners Parasite\, Moonlight\, Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)\, 12 Years a Slave\, and The Artist. \nMission Statement\nPhiladelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge and entertain. \n  \nAbout Philadelphia Film Society\nPhiladelphia Film Society (PFS) is a 501(c)(3) member-supported nonprofit arts organization that creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge\, and entertain. PFS is the region’s foremost resource for film presentation and education\, and is committed to presenting film as a transformative and powerful medium for artistic expression and a catalyst for strengthening community. As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Philadelphia Film Center\, PFS Bourse Theater\, and PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard\, PFS raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia\, and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 16\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 30\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 16 - 26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films (Narrative/Documentary)\nMay 14\, 2025: $50\nJuly 16\, 2025: $60\nJuly 30\, 2025: $70\nAugust 13\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 14\, 2025: $40\nJuly 16\, 2025: $45\nJuly 30\, 2025: $50\nAugust 13\, 2025: $65\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/philadelphia-film-festival-late-deadline/
LOCATION:PFS Bourse Theater\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250717
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\nUnited States\n  \nPhiladelphia Film Festival Regular Deadline\nThe Philadelphia Film Festival Regular Deadline has arrived! Enter your film now\, to be part of 11 days of the best in cinema\, with exclusive events\, celebrations\, and more. Good luck! \n  \nABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL\nOver the past several years\, the Philadelphia Film Festival has grown to become not only a local gem that Philadelphians look forward to every year\, but also an important festival within the industry as a whole. The quality of the programming has been stellar\, known for scouring submissions and Festivals year-round for the perfect lineup for Philadelphia audiences. Past Festivals have featured some of the most highly-anticipated and eventual award-winning films\, including Drive My Car\, Nomadland\, Sound of Metal\, One Night in Miami\, Jojo Rabbit\, Lady Bird\, La La Land\, and Best Picture Winners Parasite\, Moonlight\, Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)\, 12 Years a Slave\, and The Artist. \nMission Statement\nPhiladelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge and entertain. \n  \nAbout Philadelphia Film Society\nPhiladelphia Film Society (PFS) is a 501(c)(3) member-supported nonprofit arts organization that creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge\, and entertain. PFS is the region’s foremost resource for film presentation and education\, and is committed to presenting film as a transformative and powerful medium for artistic expression and a catalyst for strengthening community. As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Philadelphia Film Center\, PFS Bourse Theater\, and PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard\, PFS raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia\, and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 16\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 30\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 16 - 26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films (Narrative/Documentary)\nMay 14\, 2025: $50\nJuly 16\, 2025: $60\nJuly 30\, 2025: $70\nAugust 13\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 14\, 2025: $40\nJuly 16\, 2025: $45\nJuly 30\, 2025: $50\nAugust 13\, 2025: $65\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/philadelphia-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:PFS Bourse Theater\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250716
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis\, Minnesota\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (MSPIFF)\nFounded in 1962\, The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul (MSP Film) is Minnesota’s foremost film exhibition organization\, and a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We bring the best of international and independent cinema to Minnesota audiences through the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival\, numerous niche film festivals and series\, and daily programming 365-days a year. \nWe promote the art of film as a medium that fosters cross-cultural understanding\, education\, entertainment\, and exploration. We offer audiences unique opportunities to experience the wealth of international cinema\, to engage with and learn from visiting international filmmakers\, and to come together and share these experiences as a community. \nOur programming serves a growing membership base and diversifying audiences of 85\,000+ annually. \nMSP Film is best known for the annual centerpiece\, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF). Presented every April\, MSPIFF is the largest international arts event in the region\, exhibiting more than 250+ films from some 70 countries each year and drawing growing audiences of nearly 50\,000 in 2016. \nAll films are presented in their original language with English subtitles for non-English dialogue. \nOUR MISSION\nThe Mission of MSP Film is to foster a knowledgeable and vibrant appreciation of the art of film and its power to unite\, inform and transform individuals and communities. \nOur mission is accomplished through a commitment to exhibiting the very best of new and classic local\, domestic and international independent cinema. These notable award-winning films represent many perspectives and experiences and are\, for the most part\, simply not otherwise available to audiences in the region. And so\, through the power of great cinema\, we expose our audiences\, in a unique way\, to a rare mix of cultures\, ideas\, current affairs and notable filmmaking from around the world. \nOur mission is carried out through the annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival\, regular special themed series\, and daily screenings of new releases and classics from around the globe. \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 15\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nMarch 10\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nApril 8 - 19\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nSept 1\, 2025: $45 USD\nOct 1\, 2025: $60 USD\nNov 1\, 2025: $75 USD\nDec 1\, 2025: $90 USD\n\n\nShort Films\nSept 1\, 2025: $30 USD\nOct 1\, 2025: $45 USD\nNov 1\, 2025: $60 USD\nDec 1\, 2025: $75 USD\n\n\nNext Wave\nSept 1\, 2025: $0 USD\nOct 1\, 2025: $0 USD\nNov 1\, 2025: $0 USD\nDec 1\, 2025: $0 USD\n\n\n\nVisit the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/minneapolis-st-paul-international-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:The Main Theatre\, 115 SE Main Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
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SUMMARY:CMPA Indiescreen Awards Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE CMPA INDIESCREEN AWARDS\nCelebrating Excellence in Canadian Feature Film Production \nEstablished in 2006\, the CMPA Indiescreen Awards recognize producers whose vision and entrepreneurship demonstrate a commitment to and passion for producing Canadian feature films. Two awards are handed out every year: the Established Producer Award and the Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award. \nPast recipients include Damon D’Oliveira (2022\, Brother)\, Anand Ramayya (2021\, Donkeyhead)\, Jennifer Holness (2020\, Stateless)\, Simone Urdl and Jennifer Weiss (2018\, Falls Around Her)\, Roger Frappier (2016\, Two Lovers and a Bear)\, Robert Lantos (2015\, Remember)\, Nancy Grant (2014\, Mommy) and Kevin Tierney (2009\, The Trotsky). \nThe Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award was added to the Indiescreen Awards program in 2016 to highlight the extraordinary talents of up-and-coming producers with a bright career ahead. \nWinners of both awards are chosen by two separate juries out of the independent Canadian films that premiered or are slated to premiere theatrically\, at a film festival or on an online streaming service that year. \nTwo awards are handed out every year: \n\nThe Established Producer Award celebrates a producer’s filmmaking accomplishments over the course of their career to date\, and includes a $20\,000 prize.\nThe Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award recognizes the impressive potential of an up-and-coming producer\, and includes a $10\,000 prize.\n\nFive nominees will be selected in each category by juries consisting of five industry leaders\, and chaired by the previous year’s Indiescreen Award winners. \nNominated producers are encouraged to attend the awards\, in-person in Halifax\, Nova Scotia on Thursday\, September 12\, 2024. The CMPA will provide out-of-province nominees with a travel stipend to attend the awards ceremony in Halifax. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \nEvent Date\nSeptember 4\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\nSubmission Deadline\nJuly 11\, 2025\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the CMPA website for competition rules\, eligibility\, prizes and more. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/cmpa-indiescreen-awards-submission-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:Heartland Film Festival Extended Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis\, Indiana\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL\nHeartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis\, Indiana since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration that typically showcases 300+ feature film screenings and 200+ filmmakers. \nHeartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October\, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July\, the Truly Moving Picture Award and other year-round programs. \nBased in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate\, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. The films we select and exhibit – whether they inspire conversation\, ignite imagination\, or shift perspectives – all have one thing in common: they are entertaining films that do more than just entertain. \nOver the years\, we presented $3.5 million in cash prize – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award\, and showcased more than 2\,000 feature and short films\, including eight Oscar®-winning titles. To view our past Festival guidebooks\, pictures\, films and more check out digital archives section here! \nVision: Heartland Film is the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience transformative film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 19\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 4\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 9 - 19\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 2\, 2025: $50\nMay 18\, 2025: $65\nJune 8\, 2025: $85\nJuly 6\, 2025: $105\n\n\nHorror Feature (Specialty showcase)\nFeb 2\, 2025: Free\nMay 18\, 2025: $32.50\nJune 8\, 2025: $42.50\nJuly 6\, 2025: $52.50\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Heartland Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/heartland-film-festival-extended-deadline/
LOCATION:Living Room Theaters\, 745 East 9th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
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SUMMARY:Santa Barbara International Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Santa Barbara\, California\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization. Over the past 35 years\, SBIFF has become one of the leading film festivals in the United States – attracting 100\,000 attendees and offering 11 days of 200+ films\, tributes and panels\, fulfilling their mission to engage\, enrich\, and inspire people through the power of film. We celebrate the art of cinema and provide impactful educational experiences for our local\, national and global communities. \nSBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community through our many free educational programs and events. In June 2016\, SBIFF entered a new era with the acquisition of the historic and beloved Riviera Theatre. After a capital campaign and renovation\, the theatre is now SBIFF’s new state-of-the-art\, year-round home\, showing new international and independent films every day. In May 2019\, SBIFF opened its own Education Center in downtown Santa Barbara on State Street to serve as a home for its many educational programs and a place for creativity and learning. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nJanuary 9\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nFebruary 4 - 14\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nFinal\n\n\nFeature Films\nAug 8\, 2025: $70\nSept 19\, 2025: $90\nOct 31\, 2025: $115\nDec 3\, 2025: $125\n\n\nShort Films\nAug 8\, 2025: $50\nSept 19\, 2025: $60\nOct 31\, 2025: $70\nDec 3\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Santa Barbara International Film Festival website for more information. \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/santa-barbara-international-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Riviera Theatre\, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Telluride Film Festival Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Telluride\, Colorado\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL\nEach Labor Day weekend\, the tiny mountain village of Telluride\, Colorado triples in size for the Telluride Film Festival. Swells of passionate film enthusiasts flood the town for four days of total cinematic immersion\, embarking on a viewing odyssey\, blissfully spending entire days in flickering dark rooms. With only an appreciation of celluloid to guide them\, these devotees flock to the show\, year after year. Why? Blind faith. We don’t reveal the program until everyone lands in town. Yet the Telluride family trusts that a unique experience will unfold. \nThe Telluride Film Festival is not just a picture show. It is Tributes to luminaries who've propelled the medium forward; it is candid discussions with a film’s creator or the historian who champions it; it is discovering that the person in line behind you made the film you just enjoyed; it is engaging in lively debate with every manner of film lover in the summer sun of a Colorado afternoon\, always minutes away from a new exhibition. Our audiences were the first in the world to laugh with JUNO\, to observe THE LIVES OF OTHERS\, to visit BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\, to learn the secret of THE CRYING GAME\, to experience BLUE VELVET\, and to witness THE CIVIL WAR. We resurrected the silent epic NAPOLEON\, and highlighted the genius of animator Chuck Jones. \nWe take great pains to remain not a competition\, but a celebration of the best in film — past\, present and future — from all around the world. This is one weekend immersed in an unabashed carnival of film: viewing\, breathing\, eating\, and talking cinema. This is The SHOW. \n  \nGENERAL INFORMATION\nDeadline: Feature\, Student and Short films must be submitted no earlier than April 15th \, and no later than July 1st\, 2025. Early or late entries will not be accepted. \nSubmit as early as possible! Once the submission period is open\, submitting as early as possible not only allows more time for consideration\, but you will also not run the risk of missing the deadline. No late submissions will be considered at all. \nFinish line: All submissions (for all catagories) must have been completed after last year's submission deadline of July 1st\, 2024 . We will only accept works-in-progress with picture lock. Please note that we do NOT accept updated versions. \nScreening Status: With very rare exceptions\, feature length films (60 minutes or longer) will only be considered if they are to have their first North American screenings at TFF. Any domestic public exposure prior to our Labor Day event may preclude the work from eligibility. (This applies mainly to features\, we’re not so sticky about short films. However\, we do not accept shorts that have been released online prior to the Festival.) \nSubmission Method: All films must be submitted via a secure URL link and made accessible through August 1st\, 2024.  All films submitted must be downloadable.  The Telluride Film Festival is committed to the privacy and creative property of all filmmakers\, and downloads will be shared internally for programming consideration purposes only. If there are changes to the accessibility of your link\, you must contact the Festival ASAP via email: submissions@telluridefilmfestival.org \nPresentation Format: If your film is accepted for exhibition\, Telluride Film Festival accepts 35mm and DCP for screenings. \nFestival Notification: Final program determinations will be made by August 1st. You will be notified in writing by the first week of August whether your film has been invited to screen with us or not. Except in emergencies\, please do not call the Festival office for disposition. \nImportant reminder for all Filmmaker's submissions: If your film is accepted\, invitations may be sent as late as the first week of August. Please provide all the requested contact information\, especially where and how we can contact the Filmmakers themselves at that time! \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 15\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 1\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nAugust 29  - September 1\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nDeadline\n\n\nFeature Films (60 mins. or longer)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films (40-59 minutes)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films (20-39 Minutes)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $65\n\n\nShort Films (19 Minutes and less)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $45\n\n\nStudent Films (All Lengths)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $35\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Telluride Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/telluride-film-festival-submission-deadline/
LOCATION:Sheridan Opera House\, 110 N Oak Street\, Telluride\, CO\, 81435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Miami Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Miami\, Florida\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL\nMiami Film Festival is a world-class platform for International\, American\, and Ibero-American films. The Festival showcases the work of the world’s best emerging and established filmmakers to the diverse cosmopolitan community of Miami. Cash awards totaling more than $100\,000 are given in competition categories. \nIn recent years\, the Miami Film Festival has attracted approximately 45\,000 people a year\, as well as 300 filmmakers\, producers\, talent and industry professionals from around the world as it showcases more than 100 feature narratives\, documentaries and short films of all genres\, from 40 different countries. Highlights of recent festivals have included award presentations and exclusive in-depth conversations with film legends Pedro Almodovar\, Penelope Cruz\, Rita Moreno\, Riz Ahmed\, Ramin Bahrani\, Ryusuke Hamaguchi\, Aldis Hodge\, Javier Camara\, Andra Day\, Ari Wegner\, Cristobal Tapia de Veer\, and Joshua James Richards; and numerous World and International Premieres. \nThe Festival also hosts dozens of world-class events every year\, including the Mercado de Cine Frances y Europeo\, which brings together over 40 buyers and sellers from Europe and Latin America; annual events in partnership with VARIETY\, including The International Feature Film Award Roundtable; as well as numerous workshops\, masterclasses\, legendary parties\, and industry happy hours. \nHistorically\, the Festival has had the privilege of hosting a noted group of filmmakers and talent\, including Barry Jenkins\, Isabelle Huppert\, Carlos Saura\, Richard Gere\, Rashida Jones\, Sarah Jessica Parker\, Lena Olin\, Pablo Larrain\, Edward James Olmos\, Monica Bellucci\, Rossy de Palma\, Gloria and Emilio Estefan\, Spike Lee\, Andy Garcia\, Patricia Clarkson\, Stella Meghie\, Joe Talbot\, Jason Reitman\, Lulu Wang and countless more. Simultaneously\, it strives to be a beacon of support to local filmmaking talent and has elevated the work of numerous local filmmakers via exciting marquee screenings and generous cash awards like the Knight Made in MIA prize for locally-produced features and shorts. \nMajor trade publications such as Variety\, The Hollywood Reporter\, Screen and Indiewire attend for coverage and reviews of the films. Miami Film Festival has also made the prestigious “One of the 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee” list by Moviemaker Magazine in recent years. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nFebruary 18\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nApril 9 - 13\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nAll Genres/Lengths\nSept 1\, 2025\nNov 1\, 2025\nDec 15\, 2025\nJan 5\, 2026\n\n\n\nVisit the Miami Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/miami-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
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CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Film Festival Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, Georgia\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL\nNow in its fourth decade\, the Atlanta Film Festival — one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying festivals in the US — is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country\, welcoming an audience of over 28\,000 to discover hundreds of new independent\, international\, animated\, documentary\, and short films\, selected from 8000+ submissions from all over the world.  It is also the most distinguished event in its class\, recognized as Best Film Festival by Creative Loafing\, Sunday Paper\, 10Best and Atlanta Magazine. \nAtlanta Film Festival screenings often include in-person dialog with filmmakers\, providing audiences\, artists and industry professionals with meaningful opportunities to network\, interact and engage.  Recent festival guests have included Josh Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN)\, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)\, Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP)\, Jasmine Guy (DIFFERENT WORLD)\, Gary Anthony Williams (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE)\, Pauley Chris Moore (GOOD WILL HUNTING\,)\, Howard Zinn (The Peoples’ History of the United States)\, Ray McKinnon (THE BLIND SIDE)\, Walton Goggins (THE SHIELD)\, Margaret Cho (DROP DEAD DIVA)\, comedian Jeff Foxworthy\, Pauley Perrette (NCIS)\, Tichina Arnold (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS)\, John Sayles (PASSION FISH)\, Hal Hartley (SIMPLE MEN)\, Carlos Cauron (RUDO Y CURSI) and Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers). \nThe Atlanta Film Festival is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit  with a mission to lead the community\, both locally and worldwide\, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.  ATLFF presents a diverse slate of year-round offerings for film-lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals.  Year round programs —screenings\, parties\, panels\, workshops\, and other educational events –provide a forum for building the community of film lovers and film supporters.  By bringing audiences and filmmakers together\, the Festival has the opportunity to broaden the perspective of both artists and moviegoers. \nMission Statement\nTo connect\, educate\, and engage audiences with the creative industry by supporting artists and providing a platform for their work. We champion cultural discovery\, foster artistic growth\, and advocate for diverse voices in film and media arts. \nHistory\nPositioned at the intersection of art\, culture and commerce\, the Atlanta Film Festival brings meaning to the moving image by championing the shared community experience\, fostering the free exchange of ideas\, and nurturing the development of a thriving industry.  The organization dates back to its founding as IMAGE Film & Video Center in 1977\, an outgrowth of the need for equipment access\, networking\, information dissemination\, and support among Georgia media artists and producers. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 4\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nFebruary 13\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nApril 23 – May 3\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nHella Early\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $50\nJune 26\, 2025: $60\nSept 12\, 2025: $70\nOct 17\, 2025: $85\nNov 7\, 2025: $105\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $40\nJune 26\, 2025: $50\nSept 12\, 2025: $60\nOct 17\, 2025: $70\nNov 7\, 2025: $85\n\n\nExperimental Short Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nEpisodic Content\nMay 30\, 2025: $35\nJune 26\, 2025: $40\nSept 12\, 2025: $55\nOct 17\, 2025: $60\nNov 7\, 2025: $80\n\n\nMusic Video\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nVirtual Reality Film\nMay 30\, 2025: $10\nJune 26\, 2025: $15\nSept 12\, 2025: $20\nOct 17\, 2025: $30\nNov 7\, 2025: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Atlanta Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/atlanta-film-festival-early-deadline/
LOCATION:Plaza Theatre\, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Extended Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Extended Deadline\nToday is the Fantastic Fest film festival extended deadline. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the extended deadline\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-extended-deadline/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Extended Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
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SUMMARY:Heartland Film Festival Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis\, Indiana\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL\nHeartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis\, Indiana since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration that typically showcases 300+ feature film screenings and 200+ filmmakers. \nHeartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October\, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July\, the Truly Moving Picture Award and other year-round programs. \nBased in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate\, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. The films we select and exhibit – whether they inspire conversation\, ignite imagination\, or shift perspectives – all have one thing in common: they are entertaining films that do more than just entertain. \nOver the years\, we presented $3.5 million in cash prize – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award\, and showcased more than 2\,000 feature and short films\, including eight Oscar®-winning titles. To view our past Festival guidebooks\, pictures\, films and more check out digital archives section here! \nVision: Heartland Film is the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience transformative film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 19\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 4\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 9 - 19\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 2\, 2025: $50\nMay 18\, 2025: $65\nJune 8\, 2025: $85\nJuly 6\, 2025: $105\n\n\nHorror Feature (Specialty showcase)\nFeb 2\, 2025: Free\nMay 18\, 2025: $32.50\nJune 8\, 2025: $42.50\nJuly 6\, 2025: $52.50\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Heartland Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/heartland-film-festival-late-deadline/
LOCATION:Living Room Theaters\, 745 East 9th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Film Festival Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)\nVancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.\nDriven by passion and curatorial excellence\, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. \nFounded in 1982\, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre. \n  \nCanadian Submission Categories\n\nCanadian Narrative Features\nOpen to narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Documentaries\nOpen to nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Shorts\nOpen to narrative and nonfiction films (including animation) with runtimes of 25 minutes or less directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nInternational Submission Categories\n\nInternational Narrative Features\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Documentaries\nOpen to non-Canadian nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Shorts\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative and nonfiction films with runtimes of 25 minutes or less. Short films must not have been screened either at another festival or publicly in the Vancouver area. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 22\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 – 12\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $55\nMay 16\, 2025: $65\nJune 6\, 2025: $75\n\n\nInternational Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $40\nMay 16\, 2025: $45\nJune 6\, 2025: $50\n\n\nCanadian Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 16\, 2025: $50\nJune 6\, 2025: $55\n\n\nCanadian Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $30\nMay 16\, 2025: $35\nJune 6\, 2026: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-international-film-festival-viff-late-deadline/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Tribeca Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:New York\, New York\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Tribeca Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by Tribeca Productions. It takes place each spring in New York City\, showcasing a diverse selection of film\, episodic\, talks\, music\, games\, art\, and immersive programming. Tribeca was founded by Robert De Niro\, Jane Rosenthal\, and Craig Hatkoff in 2002 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. \nEach year the festival hosts over 600 screenings with approximately 150\,000 attendees\, and awards independent artists in 23 juried competitive categories. \nTribeca Enterprises is a multi-platform storytelling company\, founded in 2003 by Robert De Niro\, Jane Rosenthal & Craig Hatkoff. It provides artists with unique platforms to expand the audience for their work and broadens consumer access to experience storytelling\, independent film\, and media. The company operates a network of entertainment businesses including the Tribeca Festival; the Tribeca TV Festival; its branded entertainment production arm\, Tribeca Studios; and creative production company\, m ss ng p eces. In 2019\, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises\, bringing together Rosenthal\, De Niro\, and Murdoch to grow the enterprise. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nTBA \nNotification Date\nTBA \nEvent Date\nJune 4 – 15\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nOfficial\nFinal\n\n\nFeature Films\nTBA: $65\nTBA: $85\nTBA: $110\n\n\nShort Films\nTBA: $50\nTBA: $60\nTBA: $75\n\n\nTribeca NOW\nTBA: $40\nTBA: $60\nTBA: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Tribeca Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/tribeca-film-festival/
LOCATION:BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center\, 199 Chambers St\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Film Festival Hella Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, Georgia\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL\nNow in its fourth decade\, the Atlanta Film Festival — one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying festivals in the US — is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country\, welcoming an audience of over 28\,000 to discover hundreds of new independent\, international\, animated\, documentary\, and short films\, selected from 8000+ submissions from all over the world.  It is also the most distinguished event in its class\, recognized as Best Film Festival by Creative Loafing\, Sunday Paper\, 10Best and Atlanta Magazine. \nAtlanta Film Festival screenings often include in-person dialog with filmmakers\, providing audiences\, artists and industry professionals with meaningful opportunities to network\, interact and engage.  Recent festival guests have included Josh Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN)\, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)\, Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP)\, Jasmine Guy (DIFFERENT WORLD)\, Gary Anthony Williams (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE)\, Pauley Chris Moore (GOOD WILL HUNTING\,)\, Howard Zinn (The Peoples’ History of the United States)\, Ray McKinnon (THE BLIND SIDE)\, Walton Goggins (THE SHIELD)\, Margaret Cho (DROP DEAD DIVA)\, comedian Jeff Foxworthy\, Pauley Perrette (NCIS)\, Tichina Arnold (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS)\, John Sayles (PASSION FISH)\, Hal Hartley (SIMPLE MEN)\, Carlos Cauron (RUDO Y CURSI) and Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers). \nThe Atlanta Film Festival is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit  with a mission to lead the community\, both locally and worldwide\, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.  ATLFF presents a diverse slate of year-round offerings for film-lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals.  Year round programs —screenings\, parties\, panels\, workshops\, and other educational events –provide a forum for building the community of film lovers and film supporters.  By bringing audiences and filmmakers together\, the Festival has the opportunity to broaden the perspective of both artists and moviegoers. \nMission Statement\nTo connect\, educate\, and engage audiences with the creative industry by supporting artists and providing a platform for their work. We champion cultural discovery\, foster artistic growth\, and advocate for diverse voices in film and media arts. \nHistory\nPositioned at the intersection of art\, culture and commerce\, the Atlanta Film Festival brings meaning to the moving image by championing the shared community experience\, fostering the free exchange of ideas\, and nurturing the development of a thriving industry.  The organization dates back to its founding as IMAGE Film & Video Center in 1977\, an outgrowth of the need for equipment access\, networking\, information dissemination\, and support among Georgia media artists and producers. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 4\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nFebruary 13\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nApril 23 – May 3\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nHella Early\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $50\nJune 26\, 2025: $60\nSept 12\, 2025: $70\nOct 17\, 2025: $85\nNov 7\, 2025: $105\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $40\nJune 26\, 2025: $50\nSept 12\, 2025: $60\nOct 17\, 2025: $70\nNov 7\, 2025: $85\n\n\nExperimental Short Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nEpisodic Content\nMay 30\, 2025: $35\nJune 26\, 2025: $40\nSept 12\, 2025: $55\nOct 17\, 2025: $60\nNov 7\, 2025: $80\n\n\nMusic Video\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nVirtual Reality Film\nMay 30\, 2025: $10\nJune 26\, 2025: $15\nSept 12\, 2025: $20\nOct 17\, 2025: $30\nNov 7\, 2025: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Atlanta Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/atlanta-film-festival-hella-early-deadline/
LOCATION:Plaza Theatre\, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20260421T074132
CREATED:20220720T011926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T192211Z
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/nashville-film-festival-late-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260421T074132
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Late Deadline\nToday is the Fantastic Fest film festival late deadline. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the late deadline\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-late-deadline/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260421T074132
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SUMMARY:Heartland Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis\, Indiana\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL\nHeartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis\, Indiana since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration that typically showcases 300+ feature film screenings and 200+ filmmakers. \nHeartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October\, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July\, the Truly Moving Picture Award and other year-round programs. \nBased in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate\, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. The films we select and exhibit – whether they inspire conversation\, ignite imagination\, or shift perspectives – all have one thing in common: they are entertaining films that do more than just entertain. \nOver the years\, we presented $3.5 million in cash prize – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award\, and showcased more than 2\,000 feature and short films\, including eight Oscar®-winning titles. To view our past Festival guidebooks\, pictures\, films and more check out digital archives section here! \nVision: Heartland Film is the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience transformative film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 19\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 4\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 9 - 19\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 2\, 2025: $50\nMay 18\, 2025: $65\nJune 8\, 2025: $85\nJuly 6\, 2025: $105\n\n\nHorror Feature (Specialty showcase)\nFeb 2\, 2025: Free\nMay 18\, 2025: $32.50\nJune 8\, 2025: $42.50\nJuly 6\, 2025: $52.50\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Heartland Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/heartland-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Living Room Theaters\, 745 East 9th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Film":MAILTO:submissions@heartlandfilm.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260421T074132
CREATED:20220720T012427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T222027Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)\nVancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.\nDriven by passion and curatorial excellence\, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. \nFounded in 1982\, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre. \n  \nCanadian Submission Categories\n\nCanadian Narrative Features\nOpen to narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Documentaries\nOpen to nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Shorts\nOpen to narrative and nonfiction films (including animation) with runtimes of 25 minutes or less directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nInternational Submission Categories\n\nInternational Narrative Features\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Documentaries\nOpen to non-Canadian nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Shorts\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative and nonfiction films with runtimes of 25 minutes or less. Short films must not have been screened either at another festival or publicly in the Vancouver area. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 22\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 – 12\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $55\nMay 16\, 2025: $65\nJune 6\, 2025: $75\n\n\nInternational Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $40\nMay 16\, 2025: $45\nJune 6\, 2025: $50\n\n\nCanadian Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 16\, 2025: $50\nJune 6\, 2025: $55\n\n\nCanadian Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $30\nMay 16\, 2025: $35\nJune 6\, 2026: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-international-film-festival-viff-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260421T074132
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\nUnited States\n  \nPhiladelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline\nHere it is - the Philadelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline! Enter your film now\, to be part of 11 days of the best in cinema\, with exclusive events\, celebrations\, and more. Good luck! \n  \nABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL\nOver the past several years\, the Philadelphia Film Festival has grown to become not only a local gem that Philadelphians look forward to every year\, but also an important festival within the industry as a whole. The quality of the programming has been stellar\, known for scouring submissions and Festivals year-round for the perfect lineup for Philadelphia audiences. Past Festivals have featured some of the most highly-anticipated and eventual award-winning films\, including Drive My Car\, Nomadland\, Sound of Metal\, One Night in Miami\, Jojo Rabbit\, Lady Bird\, La La Land\, and Best Picture Winners Parasite\, Moonlight\, Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)\, 12 Years a Slave\, and The Artist. \nMission Statement\nPhiladelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge and entertain. \n  \nAbout Philadelphia Film Society\nPhiladelphia Film Society (PFS) is a 501(c)(3) member-supported nonprofit arts organization that creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge\, and entertain. PFS is the region’s foremost resource for film presentation and education\, and is committed to presenting film as a transformative and powerful medium for artistic expression and a catalyst for strengthening community. As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Philadelphia Film Center\, PFS Bourse Theater\, and PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard\, PFS raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia\, and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 16\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 30\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 16 - 26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films (Narrative/Documentary)\nMay 14\, 2025: $50\nJuly 16\, 2025: $60\nJuly 30\, 2025: $70\nAugust 13\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 14\, 2025: $40\nJuly 16\, 2025: $45\nJuly 30\, 2025: $50\nAugust 13\, 2025: $65\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/philadelphia-film-festival-earlybird-deadline/
LOCATION:PFS Bourse Theater\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20260421T074132
CREATED:20220720T012352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T192422Z
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/nashville-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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ORGANIZER;CN="NashFilm":MAILTO:info@nashfilm.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260421T074132
CREATED:20250715T031945Z
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, Georgia\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL\nNow in its fourth decade\, the Atlanta Film Festival — one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying festivals in the US — is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country\, welcoming an audience of over 28\,000 to discover hundreds of new independent\, international\, animated\, documentary\, and short films\, selected from 8000+ submissions from all over the world.  It is also the most distinguished event in its class\, recognized as Best Film Festival by Creative Loafing\, Sunday Paper\, 10Best and Atlanta Magazine. \nAtlanta Film Festival screenings often include in-person dialog with filmmakers\, providing audiences\, artists and industry professionals with meaningful opportunities to network\, interact and engage.  Recent festival guests have included Josh Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN)\, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)\, Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP)\, Jasmine Guy (DIFFERENT WORLD)\, Gary Anthony Williams (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE)\, Pauley Chris Moore (GOOD WILL HUNTING\,)\, Howard Zinn (The Peoples’ History of the United States)\, Ray McKinnon (THE BLIND SIDE)\, Walton Goggins (THE SHIELD)\, Margaret Cho (DROP DEAD DIVA)\, comedian Jeff Foxworthy\, Pauley Perrette (NCIS)\, Tichina Arnold (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS)\, John Sayles (PASSION FISH)\, Hal Hartley (SIMPLE MEN)\, Carlos Cauron (RUDO Y CURSI) and Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers). \nThe Atlanta Film Festival is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit  with a mission to lead the community\, both locally and worldwide\, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.  ATLFF presents a diverse slate of year-round offerings for film-lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals.  Year round programs —screenings\, parties\, panels\, workshops\, and other educational events –provide a forum for building the community of film lovers and film supporters.  By bringing audiences and filmmakers together\, the Festival has the opportunity to broaden the perspective of both artists and moviegoers. \nMission Statement\nTo connect\, educate\, and engage audiences with the creative industry by supporting artists and providing a platform for their work. We champion cultural discovery\, foster artistic growth\, and advocate for diverse voices in film and media arts. \nHistory\nPositioned at the intersection of art\, culture and commerce\, the Atlanta Film Festival brings meaning to the moving image by championing the shared community experience\, fostering the free exchange of ideas\, and nurturing the development of a thriving industry.  The organization dates back to its founding as IMAGE Film & Video Center in 1977\, an outgrowth of the need for equipment access\, networking\, information dissemination\, and support among Georgia media artists and producers. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 4\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nFebruary 13\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nApril 23 – May 3\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nHella Early\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $50\nJune 26\, 2025: $60\nSept 12\, 2025: $70\nOct 17\, 2025: $85\nNov 7\, 2025: $105\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $40\nJune 26\, 2025: $50\nSept 12\, 2025: $60\nOct 17\, 2025: $70\nNov 7\, 2025: $85\n\n\nExperimental Short Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nEpisodic Content\nMay 30\, 2025: $35\nJune 26\, 2025: $40\nSept 12\, 2025: $55\nOct 17\, 2025: $60\nNov 7\, 2025: $80\n\n\nMusic Video\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nVirtual Reality Film\nMay 30\, 2025: $10\nJune 26\, 2025: $15\nSept 12\, 2025: $20\nOct 17\, 2025: $30\nNov 7\, 2025: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Atlanta Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/atlanta-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Plaza Theatre\, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Regular Deadline\nToday is the Fantastic Fest film festival regular deadline. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the regular deadline\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTSTAMP:20260421T074132
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Film Festival Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)\nVancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.\nDriven by passion and curatorial excellence\, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. \nFounded in 1982\, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre. \n  \nCanadian Submission Categories\n\nCanadian Narrative Features\nOpen to narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Documentaries\nOpen to nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Shorts\nOpen to narrative and nonfiction films (including animation) with runtimes of 25 minutes or less directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nInternational Submission Categories\n\nInternational Narrative Features\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Documentaries\nOpen to non-Canadian nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Shorts\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative and nonfiction films with runtimes of 25 minutes or less. Short films must not have been screened either at another festival or publicly in the Vancouver area. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 22\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 – 12\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $55\nMay 16\, 2025: $65\nJune 6\, 2025: $75\n\n\nInternational Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $40\nMay 16\, 2025: $45\nJune 6\, 2025: $50\n\n\nCanadian Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 16\, 2025: $50\nJune 6\, 2025: $55\n\n\nCanadian Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $30\nMay 16\, 2025: $35\nJune 6\, 2026: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-international-film-festival-viff-early-deadline/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:San Francisco International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco\, California\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL\nThe San Francisco International Film Festival presented by SFFILM was founded in 1957 making it the longest-running film festival in the Americas. The SFFILM Festival is about film appreciation—film as an art form and as a meaningful force for cultural expansion and social change. The Festival showcases the most innovative films from around the globe\, and from filmmakers who call the Bay Area home. The 2024 SFFILM Festival will take place from April 24–28 with can't miss in-person events\, fantastic parties\, thought-provoking talks\, and so much more. \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nAugust 14\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nMarch 19\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nApril 17 -  27\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly\nRegular\nFinal\n\n\nFeatures\nSept 29\, 2023: $60\nNov 3\, 2023: $60\nDec 1\, 2023: $90\n\n\nShorts\nSept 29\, 2023: $35\nNov 3\, 2023: $50\nDec 1\, 2023: $50\n\n\n\nVisit the SFFILM Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/san-francisco-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:N/A
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:Calgary Underground Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calgary\, Alberta\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is Western Canada's premiere genre festival\, and one of Calgary’s most anticipated events for film fans. Recently\, CUFF has been named one of The Best Horror Festivals in the World\, 2022 by Dread Central\, and in 2023 and 2021 was selected as one of the World’s 50 Best Genre Festivals and one of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine. \nFounded in 2003\, CUFF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to programming films that defy convention. Through the screening of contemporary works in various categories that include: feature\, documentary\, animation and shorts – we bring Calgarians a unique roster of films rarely seen in North American theatres. We actively look to showcase titles in all genres\, from horror\, sci-fi and fantasy to comedies\, thrillers and music-related films. In addition to finding great films we are committed to introducing you to the people behind the lens\, by showcasing local and international indie filmmakers. We are proud to contribute to Calgary's thriving arts community and are thrilled to bring innovative and challenging selections to all film enthusiasts. \nGUIDELINES\n1) Features films: must be a Calgary premiere\, and not have screened in theatre\, local festival or Canadian broadcast before our dates.\n2) Short films: Priority is given to films which have not yet screened in Calgary.\n3) We do not program films which were finished prior to last year's festival.\n4) Films must not have been released on VOD or available to Canadian audiences.\n5) If you change your screener link or password\, and do not notify us on your own\, it could end up not being seen. We do our best to follow up\, but can not always do so. \n*Free for alumni and Alberta filmmakers. Please email the festival for a waiver code if you meet either of these criteria. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJuly 2\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nMarch 17\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nApril 17 - 27\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegular\n\n\nFeatures (International)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $40\n\n\nFeatures (Canadian)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $30\n\n\nShort Films (International)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $20\n\n\nShort Films (Canadian)\nFeb 3\, 2025: $15\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Calgary Underground Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/calgary-underground-film-festival/
LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL\nOver the past several years\, the Philadelphia Film Festival has grown to become not only a local gem that Philadelphians look forward to every year\, but also an important festival within the industry as a whole. The quality of the programming has been stellar\, known for scouring submissions and Festivals year-round for the perfect lineup for Philadelphia audiences. Past Festivals have featured some of the most highly-anticipated and eventual award-winning films\, including Drive My Car\, Nomadland\, Sound of Metal\, One Night in Miami\, Jojo Rabbit\, Lady Bird\, La La Land\, and Best Picture Winners Parasite\, Moonlight\, Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)\, 12 Years a Slave\, and The Artist. \nMission Statement\nPhiladelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge and entertain. \n  \nAbout Philadelphia Film Society\nPhiladelphia Film Society (PFS) is a 501(c)(3) member-supported nonprofit arts organization that creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge\, and entertain. PFS is the region’s foremost resource for film presentation and education\, and is committed to presenting film as a transformative and powerful medium for artistic expression and a catalyst for strengthening community. As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Philadelphia Film Center\, PFS Bourse Theater\, and PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard\, PFS raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia\, and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 16\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 30\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 16 - 26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films (Narrative/Documentary)\nMay 14\, 2025: $50\nJuly 16\, 2025: $60\nJuly 30\, 2025: $70\nAugust 13\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 14\, 2025: $40\nJuly 16\, 2025: $45\nJuly 30\, 2025: $50\nAugust 13\, 2025: $65\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/philadelphia-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:PFS Bourse Theater\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTSTAMP:20260421T074133
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SUMMARY:Telluride Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Telluride\, Colorado\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL\nEach Labor Day weekend\, the tiny mountain village of Telluride\, Colorado triples in size for the Telluride Film Festival. Swells of passionate film enthusiasts flood the town for four days of total cinematic immersion\, embarking on a viewing odyssey\, blissfully spending entire days in flickering dark rooms. With only an appreciation of celluloid to guide them\, these devotees flock to the show\, year after year. Why? Blind faith. We don’t reveal the program until everyone lands in town. Yet the Telluride family trusts that a unique experience will unfold. \nThe Telluride Film Festival is not just a picture show. It is Tributes to luminaries who've propelled the medium forward; it is candid discussions with a film’s creator or the historian who champions it; it is discovering that the person in line behind you made the film you just enjoyed; it is engaging in lively debate with every manner of film lover in the summer sun of a Colorado afternoon\, always minutes away from a new exhibition. Our audiences were the first in the world to laugh with JUNO\, to observe THE LIVES OF OTHERS\, to visit BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN\, to learn the secret of THE CRYING GAME\, to experience BLUE VELVET\, and to witness THE CIVIL WAR. We resurrected the silent epic NAPOLEON\, and highlighted the genius of animator Chuck Jones. \nWe take great pains to remain not a competition\, but a celebration of the best in film — past\, present and future — from all around the world. This is one weekend immersed in an unabashed carnival of film: viewing\, breathing\, eating\, and talking cinema. This is The SHOW. \n  \nGENERAL INFORMATION\nDeadline: Feature\, Student and Short films must be submitted no earlier than April 15th \, and no later than July 1st\, 2025. Early or late entries will not be accepted. \nSubmit as early as possible! Once the submission period is open\, submitting as early as possible not only allows more time for consideration\, but you will also not run the risk of missing the deadline. No late submissions will be considered at all. \nFinish line: All submissions (for all catagories) must have been completed after last year's submission deadline of July 1st\, 2024 . We will only accept works-in-progress with picture lock. Please note that we do NOT accept updated versions. \nScreening Status: With very rare exceptions\, feature length films (60 minutes or longer) will only be considered if they are to have their first North American screenings at TFF. Any domestic public exposure prior to our Labor Day event may preclude the work from eligibility. (This applies mainly to features\, we’re not so sticky about short films. However\, we do not accept shorts that have been released online prior to the Festival.) \nSubmission Method: All films must be submitted via a secure URL link and made accessible through August 1st\, 2024.  All films submitted must be downloadable.  The Telluride Film Festival is committed to the privacy and creative property of all filmmakers\, and downloads will be shared internally for programming consideration purposes only. If there are changes to the accessibility of your link\, you must contact the Festival ASAP via email: submissions@telluridefilmfestival.org \nPresentation Format: If your film is accepted for exhibition\, Telluride Film Festival accepts 35mm and DCP for screenings. \nFestival Notification: Final program determinations will be made by August 1st. You will be notified in writing by the first week of August whether your film has been invited to screen with us or not. Except in emergencies\, please do not call the Festival office for disposition. \nImportant reminder for all Filmmaker's submissions: If your film is accepted\, invitations may be sent as late as the first week of August. Please provide all the requested contact information\, especially where and how we can contact the Filmmakers themselves at that time! \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 15\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 1\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nAugust 29  - September 1\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nDeadline\n\n\nFeature Films (60 mins. or longer)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films (40-59 minutes)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films (20-39 Minutes)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $65\n\n\nShort Films (19 Minutes and less)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $45\n\n\nStudent Films (All Lengths)\nJuly 1\, 2025: $35\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Telluride Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR\n  \n 
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/telluride-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Sheridan Opera House\, 110 N Oak Street\, Telluride\, CO\, 81435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
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