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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
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.

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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.

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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
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.

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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.

Heartland Film Festival Regular Deadline
2025-05-18 | Living Room Theaters, 745 East 9th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States

Vancouver International Film Festival Regular Deadline
2025-05-16 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada

Philadelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
2025-05-14 | PFS Bourse Theater, 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

Philadelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
Here 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!

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.

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Nashville Film Festival Regular Deadline
2025-05-07 | N/A

Atlanta Film Festival Open For Submissions
2025-05-04 | Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States

Fantastic Fest Regular Deadline
2025-04-18 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Fantastic Fest Regular Deadline
Today 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.
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.

Vancouver International Film Festival Early Deadline
2025-04-18 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada

San Francisco International Film Festival
2025-04-17 - 2025-04-27 | N/A
San Francisco, California
United States

ABOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The 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.
DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
August 14, 2024
Notification Date
March 19, 2025
Event Date
April 17 - 27, 2025

Early
Regular
Final

Features
Sept 29, 2023: $60
Nov 3, 2023: $60
Dec 1, 2023: $90

Shorts
Sept 29, 2023: $35
Nov 3, 2023: $50
Dec 1, 2023: $50

Visit the SFFILM Festival website for more information.

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Calgary Underground Film Festival
2025-04-17 - 2025-04-27 | Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1H1, Canada
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

ABOUT THE CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
The 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.
Founded 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.
GUIDELINES
1) Features films: must be a Calgary premiere, and not have screened in theatre, local festival or Canadian broadcast before our dates.
2) Short films: Priority is given to films which have not yet screened in Calgary.
3) We do not program films which were finished prior to last year's festival.
4) Films must not have been released on VOD or available to Canadian audiences.
5) 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.
*Free for alumni and Alberta filmmakers. Please email the festival for a waiver code if you meet either of these criteria.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
July 2, 2024
Notification Date
March 17, 2025
Event Date
April 17 - 27, 2025

Regular

Features (International)
Feb 3, 2025: $40

Features (Canadian)
Feb 3, 2025: $30

Short Films (International)
Feb 3, 2025: $20

Short Films (Canadian)
Feb 3, 2025: $15

Visit the Calgary Underground Film Festival website for more information.

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Philadelphia Film Festival Open For Submissions
2025-04-16 | PFS Bourse Theater, 400 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

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.

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Telluride Film Festival Open For Submissions
2025-04-15 | 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.

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Nashville Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
2025-03-05 | N/A

Fantastic Fest Earlybird Deadline
2025-02-14 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Fantastic Fest Earlybird Deadline
Today is the Fantastic Fest film festival earlybird 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 earlybird 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.

Berlin International Film Festival
2025-02-13 - 2025-02-23 | N/A
Berlin, Germany

ABOUT THE BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The Berlin International Film Festival is a unique place of artistic exploration and entertainment. It is one of the largest public film festivals in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe each year. For the film industry and the media, the eleven days in February are also one of the most important events in the annual calendar and an indispensable trading forum.
The Berlin International Film Festival enjoys an eventful history. The festival was created for the Berlin public in 1951, at the beginning of the Cold War, as a “showcase of the free world”. Shaped by the turbulent post-war period and the unique situation of a divided city, the Berlinale has developed into a place of intercultural exchange and a platform for the critical cinematic exploration of social issues. To this day it is considered the most political of all the major film festivals.
The Berlinale brings the big stars of international cinema to Berlin and discovers new talents. It accompanies filmmakers of all disciplines on their paths into the spotlight and supports careers, projects, dreams and visions.
Thanks to its numerous industry initiatives, the Berlinale is a significant driver of innovation and an important economic factor internationally as well as for companies in Germany and Berlin.
The Programme: Diverse, Independent and Daring
Every year, around 400 films of all genres, lengths and formats are shown in the various sections and special presentations of the Berlinale. Across the spectrum from feature films to documentary forms and artistic experiments, the audience is invited to encounter highly contrasting milieus, ways of life and attitudes, to put their own judgements and prejudices to the test and to reinvigorate their experience of seeing and perceiving in the realm between classic narrative forms and extraordinary aesthetics. The programme also thrives on an intense dialogue with its audiences. A rich array of spoken-word events, audience discussions and expert panels facilitate an active participation in the festival.

DEADLINES & FEES
Online submission for 2025 will be activated in mid-September.
Event Date
February 13 - 23, 2025

Official Deadline

Feature Films
Nov. 1, 2023: €175

Short Films
Nov. 15, 2023: €75

Visit the Berlin International Film Festival website for more information.

Victoria Film Festival
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-16 | Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2B7, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada

ABOUT THE VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL
The Victoria Film Festival embodies the spirit of the cinematic arts on Vancouver Island. We worship cult films, practice wine & beer sacrifices, offer a ritual of initiation for emerging filmmakers, and bring unique artistic voices from Canada and around the world to local screens.
VFF is open to all forms of creative media, but it is deathly allergic to clichés. Every February, we roust hibernating Victorians and islanders, roll out the pink carpet for the sheer glam of it, and throw a 10-day film festival across the city.
Mission

The mission of the Victoria Film Festival: Impossible.
Why?
The mission of the Victoria Film Festival is to stimulate critical analysis and inspire individuals to recognize and utilize film as a creative tool.
Nah, you’re right, it’s Impossible – but we’re giving it a go anyway. Wheeeeeeeeee!

Vision
We do not look at the world through pink-coloured glasses, we simply see it as pink as a leaf, as blue as an orange, and as rainbowy as our ideas. Come and see for yourself. Or check out our VFF vision prescription eyewear.
Values

Respect
Integrity
Diversity
Open communication
Collaboration
Unique
Forward-thinking

Who do we like to hang with?
It’s been a long time coming but the world is opening its eyes to the brilliance of diversity. We have always shown it in our films and we strive to do it in our office. We go for all the colours and flavours of the world and welcome everyone’s uniqueness. Thank heaven for her, he, and they, you make the world shine.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
April 3, 2024
Notification Date
December 27, 2024
Event Date
February 7-16, 2025

Early Bird
Regular
Late

Feature Films
June 16, 2024: $25
July 14, 2024: $45
Aug 18, 2024: $55

Short Films
June 16, 2024: $25
July 14, 2024: $45
Aug 18, 2024: $55

Visit the Victoria Film Festival website for more information.

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Calgary Underground Film Festival Regular Deadline
2025-02-03 | Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1H1, Canada

Heartland Film Festival Early Bird Deadline
2025-02-02 | Living Room Theaters, 745 East 9th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States

Vancouver International Film Festival Open For Submissions
2025-01-22 | VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3M7, Canada

Fantastic Fest Open For Submissions
2025-01-13 | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Fantastic Fest Open For Submissions
The Fantastic Fest film festival is now open for submissions. 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 opening submission date, 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.

Palm Springs International Film Festival
2025-01-02 - 2025-01-13 | N/A
Palm Springs, California
United States

ABOUT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OUR MISSION
The Palm Springs International Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural awareness.
OUR VISION
Palm Springs International Film Society strives for a world in which enlightenment, knowledge and tolerance prevail. We believe film as an art form has the power to bridge cultures and illuminate the universality of the human experience.
The Palm Springs International Film Society enthusiastically pursues its artistic and public service goals; to enrich, to educate, to entertain, to initiate cultural dialogue and celebrate cinematic excellence in any language. Our principle objectives encompass promoting film to an ever-widening audience as a powerful medium that inspires creativity, encourages introspection and compels exploration. The Society aims for a leadership role in providing an extensive forum for multicultural exchange in the Coachella Valley and beyond.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
April 2, 2024
Notification Date
November 8, 2024
Event Date
January 2-13, 2025

Regular
Final

Narrative & Documentary Feature Films
May 31, 2024: $75
June 30, 2024: $95

Visit the Palm Springs International Film Festival website for more information.

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Nashville Film Festival Open for Submissions
2025-01-01 | N/A

Anchorage International Film Festival
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-14 | Bear Tooth Theatrepub, 1230 West 27th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 99503, United States
Anchorage, Alaska
United States

ABOUT THE ANCHORAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Anchorage International Film Festival mission is to develop, promote and sustain a film festival that supports new media and independent film making in Alaska and around the world while enriching cultural and entertainment opportunities for Alaskans. Our nonprofit organization continues to play a part in expanding film screening and production opportunities throughout the state.
By bringing filmmakers from all parts of the country and world to Alaska, we want artists to connect with people they might not otherwise meet, and engage audiences in workshops, screenings, and plenty of celebratory parties.

DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
April 25, 2024
Notification Date
September 25, 2024
Event Date
December 6-14, 2024

Early Bird
Regular
Late

Feature Films
May 31, 2024: $50
July 15, 2024: $60
Aug 20, 2024: $75

Made in Alaska Feature Films
May 31, 2024: $35
July 15, 2024: $45
Aug 20, 2024: $55

Extended Short Films
May 31, 2024: $40
July 15, 2024: $50
Aug 20, 2024: $65

Short Films
May 31, 2024: $35
July 15, 2024: $45
Aug 20, 2024: $60

Made in Alaska Short Films
May 31, 2024: $25
July 15, 2024: $35
Aug 20, 2024: $45

Super Short Films
May 31, 2024: $25
July 15, 2024: $35
Aug 20, 2024: $50

Visit the Anchorage International Film Festival website for more information.

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