MOTIONPICTUREMAKER.COM

Screen BC Short Film Award Submission Deadline
2025-09-15 | N/A
British Columbia
Canada

SCREEN BC SHORT FILM AWARD SUBMISSION DEADLINE
The Screen BC Short Film Award will provide one emerging filmmaker with an opportunity to further develop his/her/their directing career by realizing a unique creative vision. This program was established to recognize and celebrate the contribution of film and television to the Province of British Columbia.
The successful candidate will receive a $15,000 cash award, plus services “in-kind” valued up to $100,000 from across the industry, enabling the filmmaker to complete his/her/their project with the guidance of experienced industry professionals and support services provided by top supply houses in British Columbia.
Screen BC will assist the winning team to solicit and coordinate substantial donations of “in-kind” services from the membership of Screen BC including production and post production services, equipment and supplies.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
August 25, 2025
Event Date
December 5, 2025

Date

Submission Deadline
September 15, 2025

Visit the Creative BC website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Atlanta Film Festival Regular Deadline
2025-09-12 | Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Atlanta, Georgia
United States

ABOUT THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL
Now 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.
Atlanta 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).
The 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.
Mission Statement
To 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.
History
Positioned 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
May 4, 2025
Notification Date
February 13, 2026
Event Date
April 23 – May 3, 2026

Hella Early
Early
Regular
Late
Extended

Feature Films
May 30, 2025: $50
June 26, 2025: $60
Sept 12, 2025: $70
Oct 17, 2025: $85
Nov 7, 2025: $105

Short Films
May 30, 2025: $40
June 26, 2025: $50
Sept 12, 2025: $60
Oct 17, 2025: $70
Nov 7, 2025: $85

Experimental Short Films
May 30, 2025: $15
June 26, 2025: $20
Sept 12, 2025: $25
Oct 17, 2025: $35
Nov 7, 2025: $55

Episodic Content
May 30, 2025: $35
June 26, 2025: $40
Sept 12, 2025: $55
Oct 17, 2025: $60
Nov 7, 2025: $80

Music Video
May 30, 2025: $15
June 26, 2025: $20
Sept 12, 2025: $25
Oct 17, 2025: $35
Nov 7, 2025: $55

Virtual Reality Film
May 30, 2025: $10
June 26, 2025: $15
Sept 12, 2025: $20
Oct 17, 2025: $30
Nov 7, 2025: $40

Visit the Atlanta Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Calgary International Film Festival
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-18 | N/A
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

ABOUT THE CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Calgary International Film Festival's mission is “to entertain and engage audiences by curating the most innovative and compelling films, and creating remarkable festival experiences.”
Achieving our mission includes hosting a large number of participating filmmakers – both locally and from abroad – and connecting them with the audience through interactive post-screening Q&As, networking, and through panels and film talks open to the general public.
Located in one of North America's 10 Best Cities to Live and Work as a Moviemaker the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has grown to be the biggest film festival in Alberta and the sixth-largest in Canada.
Offering over $40,000 in cash and prizes, the festival awards outstanding films selected by the audience and esteemed juries. Showcasing an average of 200 short and feature-length, multi-genre films, from Canada and around the world, CIFF is a qualifying, accredited festival for the Academy Awards® and the Canadian Screen Awards.
Located on the edge of the world's most dynamic filming locations, the festival is known for its hospitality and has been named one of the “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by MovieMaker Magazine in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023!

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
TBA
Notification Date
TBA
Event Date
September 18 - 28, 2025

Earlybird
Regular
Extended
Final

Features (Canadian)
Feb 23, 2024: $35
April 16, 2024: $45
May 31, 2024: $55
June 13, 2024: $75

Features (International)
Feb 23, 2024: $45
April 16, 2024: $55
May 31, 2024: $65
June 13, 2024: $85

Short Films
Feb 23, 2024: $30
April 16, 2024: $40
May 31, 2024: $50
June 13, 2024: $70

Student Short Films
Feb 23, 2024: $20
April 16, 2024: $30
May 31, 2024: $40
June 13, 2024: $60

Youth by Youth Short Films (Under 18)
Feb 23, 2024: $10
April 16, 2024: $15
May 31, 2024: $20
June 13, 2024: $30

Visit the Calgary International Film Festival website for more information.

Crazy8s Short Filmmaking Challenge Open for Submissions
2025-09-05 | Center for Performing Arts, 777 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC, V2B 2W1, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada

ABOUT CRAZY8S SHORT FILMMAKING CHALLENGE
Running since 1999, Crazy8s is an annual 8-day short filmmaking challenge that provides support and funding to 6 emerging filmmakers to produce a short film, and provides training opportunities to crew and cast. After a Gala Screening and Afterparty, the films go on to be seen by audiences worldwide at film festivals and on other distribution channels.
Register and submit your short film concept in a 3-minute video pitch, along with the first 3 pages of your script, and you could be one of the 6 winners to make your film through Crazy8s!
Crazy8s accepts all genres of live action, scripted short film pitches including drama, comedy, science fiction, horror, fantasy, musical, etc. We do not accept animation or documentary pitches.
Crazy8s Film Society believes in equality, diversity and community. The program welcomes contributions from all, and is not limited to, people of varied age, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender-identity, language, race, sexual orientation, and religious views.
How Does Crazy8s Work?

Submit a short film concept in a 3-minute video pitch, along with the first 3 pages of your script. A jury of industry professionals and independent film community peers evaluates these submissions.
40 quarterfinalists pitch live, in person, to a separate jury of industry professionals and independent film community peers.
12 semifinalists workshop their full script drafts with professional story editors, and submit a final draft for evaluation by the live pitch jury.
6 finalist winners receive $2,000 each, and an in-kind production package and post-production services worth up to $50,000 provided by sponsors from the local film industry and community.
These 6 teams must complete their short films within the same 8-day timeframe.
The finished films and teams are celebrated at a Gala Screening followed by an Afterparty, the largest single-evening film screening event in Vancouver, attended by members of the independent filmmaking community, industry professionals, and the general public.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
September 5, 2025
Info Session & Pitching Workshop
September 21, 2025
Notification Date
November 12, 2025
Event Date
April 11, 2026

Earlybird
Regular

Short Film Concept
Sept. 26, 2025: $50
Oct. 17, 2025: $60

Visit the Crazy8s Short Filmmaking Challenge website for more information on awards & prizes, eligibility and the pitch.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Toronto International Film Festival
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-14 | TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3X5, Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

ABOUT THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film.
TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds.
As Canada's premiere home of cinema, TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, events, professional development and opportunities to meet, hear and learn from filmmakers from Canada and around the world.
We are committed to treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation. We ensure that all who wish to enjoy TIFF's programming can do so.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
February 28, 2025
Notification Date
August 15, 2025
Event Date
September 4 — 14, 2025

Earlybird
Standard (Shorts)
Standard (Feature)
Standard (Episodic)

Canadian Feature Films
March 28 2025: $90
N/A
May 9 2025: $155
N/A

Canadian Short Films
March 28 2025: $50
May 13 2025: $75
N/A
N/A

International Feature Films
March 28 2025: $120
N/A
May 9 2025: $155
N/A

International Short Films
March 28 2025: $75
May 13 2025: $95
N/A
N/A

Primetime (Episodic)
March 28 2025: $75
N/A
N/A
May 9 2022: $100

Visit the Toronto International Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

CMPA Indiescreen Awards
2025-09-04 | N/A
ABOUT THE CMPA INDIESCREEN AWARDS
Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Feature Film Production
Established 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.
Past 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).
The 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.
Winners 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.
Two awards are handed out every year:

The Established Producer Award celebrates a producer’s filmmaking accomplishments over the course of their career to date, and includes a $20,000 prize.
The Kevin Tierney Emerging Producer Award recognizes the impressive potential of an up-and-coming producer, and includes a $10,000 prize.

Five nominees will be selected in each category by juries consisting of five industry leaders, and chaired by the previous year’s Indiescreen Award winners.
Nominated 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
TBA
Event Date
September 4, 2025

Date

Submission Deadline
July 11, 2025

Visit the CMPA website for competition rules, eligibility, prizes and more.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
2025-09-01 | The Main Theatre, 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States

ABOUT THE MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (MSPIFF)
Founded 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.
We 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.
Our programming serves a growing membership base and diversifying audiences of 85,000+ annually.
MSP 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.
All films are presented in their original language with English subtitles for non-English dialogue.
OUR MISSION
The 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.
Our 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.
Our 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.
DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
July 15, 2025
Notification Date
March 10, 2026
Event Date
April 8 - 19, 2026

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Extended

Feature Films
Sept 1, 2025: $45 USD
Oct 1, 2025: $60 USD
Nov 1, 2025: $75 USD
Dec 1, 2025: $90 USD

Short Films
Sept 1, 2025: $30 USD
Oct 1, 2025: $45 USD
Nov 1, 2025: $60 USD
Dec 1, 2025: $75 USD

Next Wave
Sept 1, 2025: $0 USD
Oct 1, 2025: $0 USD
Nov 1, 2025: $0 USD
Dec 1, 2025: $0 USD

Visit the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Fantasia International Film Festival Open for Submissions
2025-09-01 | N/A
Montreal, Quebec
Canada

ABOUT THE FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OUR MISSION
Since its beginnings, the Fantasia International Film Festival has explored the diverse realms of genre cinema, creating bridges between the cutting edge and the mainstream, and providing a festive but professional environment where emerging artists are given exposure alongside their more established counterparts, both locally and internationally. We showcase the best in Canadian and world cinema, discovering and nurturing exciting new talents and offering a platform through which artists and audiences can connect.
OUR VISION
Fantasia’s definition of genre cinema is broad and continually evolving; aligned with the European tradition of ‘genre’ as a challenging and elegant stream of cinema, the festival juxtaposes pop culture with alternative culture, and its distinct programming has enabled Montreal to radiate in the international film community. Renowned worldwide for the boundless energy of its creative team, the festival keeps audiences coming to the theatrical environment, enabling independent artists and distributors to have their work shown in a professional and enthusiastic milieu. While already widely considered to be one of the largest and most influential fantastic film festivals in the world, Fantasia looks forward to expanding on its achievements with more visiting filmmakers, industry attendees, global media impact, original critical writing through a monthly web magazine, and the introduction of a film market that will enable independent media artists to exchange ideas and to connect with patrons and audiences alike.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
September 1, 2025
Notification Date
May 30, 2026
Event Date
July 16 - August 2, 2026

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Extended Deadline
Last Chance Deadline

Feature Films (International)
Dec 1, 2025: $95
Jan 1, 2026: $100
Feb 1, 2026: $105
Mar 1, 2026: $120
Apr 15, 2026: $140

Medium Length (International)
Dec 1, 2025: $90
Jan 1, 2026: $95
Feb 1, 2026: $100
Mar 1, 2026: $115
Apr 15, 2026: $130

Short Films (International)
Dec 1, 2025: $80
Jan 1, 2026: $85
Feb 1, 2026: $90
Mar 1, 2026: $105
Apr 15, 2026: $120

Feature Films (National)
Dec 1, 2025: $75
Jan 1, 2026: $80
Feb 1, 2026: $90
Mar 1, 2026: $105
Apr 15, 2026: $120

Medium Length (National)
Dec 1, 2025: $70
Jan 1, 2026: $75
Feb 1, 2026: $80
Mar 1, 2026: $95
Apr 15, 2026: $110

Short Films (International)
Dec 1, 2025: $55
Jan 1, 2026: $60
Feb 1, 2026: $65
Mar 1, 2026: $80
Apr 15, 2026: $100

Visit the Fantasia International Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Miami Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
2025-09-01 | N/A
Miami, Florida
United States

ABOUT THE MIAMI FILM FESTIVAL
Miami 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.
In 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.
The 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.
Historically, 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.
Major 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
July 1, 2025
Notification Date
February 18, 2026
Event Date
April 9 - 13, 2026

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Extended

All Genres/Lengths
Sept 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Jan 5, 2026

Visit the Miami Film Festival website for more information.

Telluride Film Festival
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-01 | Sheridan Opera House, 110 N Oak Street, Telluride, CO, 81435, United States
Telluride, Colorado
United States

ABOUT THE TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL
Each 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.
The 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.
We 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Deadline: 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.
Submit 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.
Finish 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.
Screening 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.)
Submission 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
Presentation Format: If your film is accepted for exhibition, Telluride Film Festival accepts 35mm and DCP for screenings.
Festival 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.
Important 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!

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
April 15, 2025
Notification Date
August 1, 2025
Event Date
August 29 - September 1, 2025

Deadline

Feature Films (60 mins. or longer)
July 1, 2025: $95

Short Films (40-59 minutes)
July 1, 2025: $85

Short Films (20-39 Minutes)
July 1, 2025: $65

Short Films (19 Minutes and less)
July 1, 2025: $45

Student Films (All Lengths)
July 1, 2025: $35

Visit the Telluride Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Venice Film Festival
2025-08-27 - 2025-09-06 | CA’ GIUSTINIAN, SAN MARCO 1364/A, Venice, 30124, Italy
Venice, Italy

ABOUT THE VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival is organised by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera. It will run on the Lido di Venezia from 27 August to 6 September 2025. The Festival is officially recognised by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Association).

The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote international cinema in all its forms as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and dialogue. One section is devoted to enhance the restoration works on classic films as a contribution towards a better understanding of the history of cinema.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
February 3, 2025
Event Date
August 27 - September 9, 2025

SUBMISSIONS
Submissions for feature films, short films and immersive projects to the 81st Venice International Film Festival will open on 3 February 2025.
SUBMISSION FOR FEATURE FILMS
Deadline: 13 June
Submission fee: € 200 until 31 May / € 250 from 1 June
SUBMISSION FOR SHORT FILMS
Deadline: 31 May
Submission fee: € 80 until 30 April / € 100 from 1 May / Film schools: € 250 for a maximum of 10 submissions
SUBMISSION FOR IMMERSIVE PROJECTS
Deadline: 8 May
Submission fee: € 200 until 30 April / € 250 from 1 May

Only feature and short films presented as world premieres, and immersive projects presented as world or international premiere, are eligible. All works must have been completed after September 7, 2024.
REGULATIONS
FAQ
Visit the Venice Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Philadelphia Film Festival Extended Deadline
2025-08-13 | PFS Bourse Theater, 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

Philadelphia Film Festival Extended Deadline
The Philadelphia Film Festival Extended 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!

ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL
Over 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.
Mission Statement
Philadelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire, educate, challenge and entertain.

About Philadelphia Film Society
Philadelphia 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
April 16, 2025
Notification Date
September 30, 2025
Event Date
October 16 - 26, 2025

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Extended

Feature Films (Narrative/Documentary)
May 14, 2025: $50
July 16, 2025: $60
July 30, 2025: $70
August 13, 2025: $85

Short Films
May 14, 2025: $40
July 16, 2025: $45
July 30, 2025: $50
August 13, 2025: $65

Visit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
2025-08-08 | Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Santa Barbara, California
United States

ABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The 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.
SBIFF 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
July 1, 2025
Notification Date
January 9, 2026
Event Date
February 4 - 14, 2026

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Final

Feature Films
Aug 8, 2025: $70
Sept 19, 2025: $90
Oct 31, 2025: $115
Dec 3, 2025: $125

Short Films
Aug 8, 2025: $50
Sept 19, 2025: $60
Oct 31, 2025: $70
Dec 3, 2025: $80

Visit the Santa Barbara International Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Philadelphia Film Festival Late Deadline
2025-07-30 | PFS Bourse Theater, 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

Philadelphia Film Festival Late Deadline
The 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!

ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL
Over 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.
Mission Statement
Philadelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire, educate, challenge and entertain.

About Philadelphia Film Society
Philadelphia 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
April 16, 2025
Notification Date
September 30, 2025
Event Date
October 16 - 26, 2025

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Extended

Feature Films (Narrative/Documentary)
May 14, 2025: $50
July 16, 2025: $60
July 30, 2025: $70
August 13, 2025: $85

Short Films
May 14, 2025: $40
July 16, 2025: $45
July 30, 2025: $50
August 13, 2025: $65

Visit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Philadelphia Film Festival Regular Deadline
2025-07-16 | PFS Bourse Theater, 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

Philadelphia Film Festival Regular Deadline
The 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!

ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL
Over 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.
Mission Statement
Philadelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire, educate, challenge and entertain.

About Philadelphia Film Society
Philadelphia 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
April 16, 2025
Notification Date
September 30, 2025
Event Date
October 16 - 26, 2025

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Extended

Feature Films (Narrative/Documentary)
May 14, 2025: $50
July 16, 2025: $60
July 30, 2025: $70
August 13, 2025: $85

Short Films
May 14, 2025: $40
July 16, 2025: $45
July 30, 2025: $50
August 13, 2025: $65

Visit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Open For Submissions
2025-07-15 | The Main Theatre, 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States

CMPA Indiescreen Awards Submission Deadline
2025-07-11 | N/A

Heartland Film Festival Extended Deadline
2025-07-06 | Living Room Theaters, 745 East 9th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Indianapolis, Indiana
United States

ABOUT THE HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL
Heartland 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.
Heartland 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.
Based 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.
Over 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!
Vision: Heartland Film is the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience transformative film.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
November 19, 2024
Notification Date
September 4, 2025
Event Date
October 9 - 19, 2025

Early Bird
Regular
Late
Extended

Feature Films
Feb 2, 2025: $50
May 18, 2025: $65
June 8, 2025: $85
July 6, 2025: $105

Horror Feature (Specialty showcase)
Feb 2, 2025: Free
May 18, 2025: $32.50
June 8, 2025: $42.50
July 6, 2025: $52.50

Visit the Heartland Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Open For Submissions
2025-07-01 | Riviera Theatre, 2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States

Telluride Film Festival Submission Deadline
2025-07-01 | Sheridan Opera House, 110 N Oak Street, Telluride, CO, 81435, United States

Miami Film Festival Open For Submissions
2025-07-01 | N/A

Atlanta Film Festival Early Deadline
2025-06-26 | Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States

Fantastic Fest Extended Deadline
2025-06-13 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Fantastic Fest Extended Deadline
Today 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.
ABOUT FANTASTIC FEST
Fantastic 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.
Each 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.
In 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.
Fantastic 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.

FANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
January 13, 2025
Notification Date
August 22, 2025
Event Date
September 18–25, 2025

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Extended Deadline

Feature Films
Feb 14, 2025: $50
April 18, 2025: $60
May 23, 2025: $70
June 13, 2025: $80

Short Films
Feb 14, 2025: $40
April 18, 2025: $45
May 23, 2025: $50
June 13, 2025: $60

Episodic
Feb 14, 2025: $40
April 18, 2025: $45
May 23, 2025: $50
June 13, 2025: $60

Visit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.

Nashville Film Festival Extended Deadline
2025-06-13 | N/A
Nashville, Tennessee
United States

ABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL
The 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.
NashFilm 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.
Nashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards.
With Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative, documentary and animated shorts.
Nashville 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.
With 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.
Filmmakers 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.

ENTRY GUIDELINES

Entries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1, 2023.
Films that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.
Competition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.
Films submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.
NashFilm 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.
Feature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.
Films not in the English language must be subtitled in English.
Entries 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.
Works-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.
You may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.
NashFilm employees, including seasonal staff, board members, sponsors, and their immediate families, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.
By submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.
Any 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
January 1, 2025
Notification Date
August 6, 2025
Event Date
September 18 - 24, 2025

Early Bird
Regular
Late
Extended

Feature Films
March 5, 2025: $60
May 7, 2025: $70
May 28, 2025: $85
June 13, 2025: $95

Short Films
March 5, 2025: $45
May 7, 2025: $55
May 28, 2025: $70
June 13, 2025: $80

Episodic
March 5, 2025: $45
May 7, 2025: $55
May 28, 2025: $70
June 13, 2025: $80

Visit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.

Heartland Film Festival Late Deadline
2025-06-08 | Living Room Theaters, 745 East 9th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States

Vancouver International Film Festival Late Deadline
2025-06-06 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada

ABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)
Vancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.
Driven 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.
Founded 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.

Canadian Submission Categories

Canadian Narrative Features
Open 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.
Canadian Documentaries
Open 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.
Canadian Shorts
Open 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.

International Submission Categories

International Narrative Features
Open 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.
International Documentaries
Open 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.
International Shorts
Open 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
January 22, 2025
Notification Date
August 15, 2025
Event Date
October 2 – 12, 2025

Deadline
Early
Regular
Late

International Features
Apr 18, 2025: $55
May 16, 2025: $65
June 6, 2025: $75

International Shorts
Apr 18, 2025: $40
May 16, 2025: $45
June 6, 2025: $50

Canadian Features
Apr 18, 2025: $45
May 16, 2025: $50
June 6, 2025: $55

Canadian Shorts
Apr 18, 2025: $30
May 16, 2025: $35
June 6, 2026: $40

Visit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information.

VIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR

Tribeca Film Festival
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-15 | BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St, New York, NY, 10007, United States
New York, New York
United States

ABOUT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
The 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.
Each year the festival hosts over 600 screenings with approximately 150,000 attendees, and awards independent artists in 23 juried competitive categories.
Tribeca 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.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
TBA
Notification Date
TBA
Event Date
June 4 – 15, 2025

Early
Official
Final

Feature Films
TBA: $65
TBA: $85
TBA: $110

Short Films
TBA: $50
TBA: $60
TBA: $75

Tribeca NOW
TBA: $40
TBA: $60
TBA: $80

Visit the Tribeca Film Festival website for more information.

Atlanta Film Festival Hella Early Deadline
2025-05-30 | Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States

Nashville Film Festival Late Deadline
2025-05-28 | N/A

Fantastic Fest Late Deadline
2025-05-23 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Fantastic Fest Late Deadline
Today 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.
ABOUT FANTASTIC FEST
Fantastic 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.
Each 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.
In 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.
Fantastic 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.

FANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
January 13, 2025
Notification Date
August 22, 2025
Event Date
September 18–25, 2025

Earlybird
Regular
Late
Extended Deadline

Feature Films
Feb 14, 2025: $50
April 18, 2025: $60
May 23, 2025: $70
June 13, 2025: $80

Short Films
Feb 14, 2025: $40
April 18, 2025: $45
May 23, 2025: $50
June 13, 2025: $60

Episodic
Feb 14, 2025: $40
April 18, 2025: $45
May 23, 2025: $50
June 13, 2025: $60

Visit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
