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SUMMARY:Atlanta Film Festival Open For Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, Georgia\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL\nNow in its fourth decade\, the Atlanta Film Festival — one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying festivals in the US — is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country\, welcoming an audience of over 28\,000 to discover hundreds of new independent\, international\, animated\, documentary\, and short films\, selected from 8000+ submissions from all over the world.  It is also the most distinguished event in its class\, recognized as Best Film Festival by Creative Loafing\, Sunday Paper\, 10Best and Atlanta Magazine. \nAtlanta Film Festival screenings often include in-person dialog with filmmakers\, providing audiences\, artists and industry professionals with meaningful opportunities to network\, interact and engage.  Recent festival guests have included Josh Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN)\, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)\, Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP)\, Jasmine Guy (DIFFERENT WORLD)\, Gary Anthony Williams (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE)\, Pauley Chris Moore (GOOD WILL HUNTING\,)\, Howard Zinn (The Peoples’ History of the United States)\, Ray McKinnon (THE BLIND SIDE)\, Walton Goggins (THE SHIELD)\, Margaret Cho (DROP DEAD DIVA)\, comedian Jeff Foxworthy\, Pauley Perrette (NCIS)\, Tichina Arnold (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS)\, John Sayles (PASSION FISH)\, Hal Hartley (SIMPLE MEN)\, Carlos Cauron (RUDO Y CURSI) and Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers). \nThe Atlanta Film Festival is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit  with a mission to lead the community\, both locally and worldwide\, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.  ATLFF presents a diverse slate of year-round offerings for film-lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals.  Year round programs —screenings\, parties\, panels\, workshops\, and other educational events –provide a forum for building the community of film lovers and film supporters.  By bringing audiences and filmmakers together\, the Festival has the opportunity to broaden the perspective of both artists and moviegoers. \nMission Statement\nTo connect\, educate\, and engage audiences with the creative industry by supporting artists and providing a platform for their work. We champion cultural discovery\, foster artistic growth\, and advocate for diverse voices in film and media arts. \nHistory\nPositioned at the intersection of art\, culture and commerce\, the Atlanta Film Festival brings meaning to the moving image by championing the shared community experience\, fostering the free exchange of ideas\, and nurturing the development of a thriving industry.  The organization dates back to its founding as IMAGE Film & Video Center in 1977\, an outgrowth of the need for equipment access\, networking\, information dissemination\, and support among Georgia media artists and producers. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 4\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nFebruary 13\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nApril 23 – May 3\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nHella Early\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $50\nJune 26\, 2025: $60\nSept 12\, 2025: $70\nOct 17\, 2025: $85\nNov 7\, 2025: $105\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $40\nJune 26\, 2025: $50\nSept 12\, 2025: $60\nOct 17\, 2025: $70\nNov 7\, 2025: $85\n\n\nExperimental Short Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nEpisodic Content\nMay 30\, 2025: $35\nJune 26\, 2025: $40\nSept 12\, 2025: $55\nOct 17\, 2025: $60\nNov 7\, 2025: $80\n\n\nMusic Video\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nVirtual Reality Film\nMay 30\, 2025: $10\nJune 26\, 2025: $15\nSept 12\, 2025: $20\nOct 17\, 2025: $30\nNov 7\, 2025: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Atlanta Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/atlanta-film-festival-open-for-submissions/
LOCATION:Plaza Theatre\, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\nUnited States\n  \nPhiladelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline\nHere it is - the Philadelphia Film Festival Earlybird Deadline! Enter your film now\, to be part of 11 days of the best in cinema\, with exclusive events\, celebrations\, and more. Good luck! \n  \nABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL\nOver the past several years\, the Philadelphia Film Festival has grown to become not only a local gem that Philadelphians look forward to every year\, but also an important festival within the industry as a whole. The quality of the programming has been stellar\, known for scouring submissions and Festivals year-round for the perfect lineup for Philadelphia audiences. Past Festivals have featured some of the most highly-anticipated and eventual award-winning films\, including Drive My Car\, Nomadland\, Sound of Metal\, One Night in Miami\, Jojo Rabbit\, Lady Bird\, La La Land\, and Best Picture Winners Parasite\, Moonlight\, Birdman (or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)\, 12 Years a Slave\, and The Artist. \nMission Statement\nPhiladelphia Film Society creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge and entertain. \n  \nAbout Philadelphia Film Society\nPhiladelphia Film Society (PFS) is a 501(c)(3) member-supported nonprofit arts organization that creates opportunities for diverse communities to experience film through initiatives that inspire\, educate\, challenge\, and entertain. PFS is the region’s foremost resource for film presentation and education\, and is committed to presenting film as a transformative and powerful medium for artistic expression and a catalyst for strengthening community. As the producer of the Philadelphia Film Festival and creative force behind the Philadelphia Film Center\, PFS Bourse Theater\, and PFS Drive-In at the Navy Yard\, PFS raises awareness of film as an important art form in Philadelphia\, and serves as a vital piece of the city’s arts and culture community. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nApril 16\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 30\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 16 - 26\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films (Narrative/Documentary)\nMay 14\, 2025: $50\nJuly 16\, 2025: $60\nJuly 30\, 2025: $70\nAugust 13\, 2025: $85\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 14\, 2025: $40\nJuly 16\, 2025: $45\nJuly 30\, 2025: $50\nAugust 13\, 2025: $65\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Philadelphia Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/philadelphia-film-festival-earlybird-deadline/
LOCATION:PFS Bourse Theater\, 400 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
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SUMMARY:Vancouver International Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver\, British Columbia\nCanada\n  \nABOUT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (VIFF)\nVancouver International Film Festival is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.\nDriven by passion and curatorial excellence\, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world. \nFounded in 1982\, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre. \n  \nCanadian Submission Categories\n\nCanadian Narrative Features\nOpen to narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Documentaries\nOpen to nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nCanadian Shorts\nOpen to narrative and nonfiction films (including animation) with runtimes of 25 minutes or less directed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with Canada listed as one of the countries of production OR with 51% or more Canadian financing. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nInternational Submission Categories\n\nInternational Narrative Features\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Documentaries\nOpen to non-Canadian nonfiction films with runtimes over 25 minutes. Feature length films must not have been broadcast\, distributed on VOD/home video\, or screened in-person either at another festival or theatrically in the Vancouver area.\nInternational Shorts\nOpen to non-Canadian narrative and nonfiction films with runtimes of 25 minutes or less. Short films must not have been screened either at another festival or publicly in the Vancouver area. VIFF will consider short films that have been made available online.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 22\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 15\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 2 – 12\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\nDeadline\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\n\n\nInternational Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $55\nMay 16\, 2025: $65\nJune 6\, 2025: $75\n\n\nInternational Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $40\nMay 16\, 2025: $45\nJune 6\, 2025: $50\n\n\nCanadian Features\nApr 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 16\, 2025: $50\nJune 6\, 2025: $55\n\n\nCanadian Shorts\nApr 18\, 2025: $30\nMay 16\, 2025: $35\nJune 6\, 2026: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Vancouver International Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/vancouver-international-film-festival-viff-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Heartland Film Festival Regular Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Indianapolis\, Indiana\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE HEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL\nHeartland Film has hosted the annual Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis\, Indiana since 1992. We strive to be the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience the transformative power of film. This festival has grown from a four day event with fewer than 20 films to what is now an 11-day celebration that typically showcases 300+ feature film screenings and 200+ filmmakers. \nHeartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization that runs the 11-day Heartland International Film Festival in October\, the Academy Award®-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July\, the Truly Moving Picture Award and other year-round programs. \nBased in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, Heartland Film was founded in 1991 with the mission to curate\, promote and celebrate thoughtful and engaging films from diverse perspectives. The films we select and exhibit – whether they inspire conversation\, ignite imagination\, or shift perspectives – all have one thing in common: they are entertaining films that do more than just entertain. \nOver the years\, we presented $3.5 million in cash prize – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award\, and showcased more than 2\,000 feature and short films\, including eight Oscar®-winning titles. To view our past Festival guidebooks\, pictures\, films and more check out digital archives section here! \nVision: Heartland Film is the preeminent destination for connecting audiences and filmmakers to experience transformative film. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nNovember 19\, 2024 \nNotification Date\nSeptember 4\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nOctober 9 - 19\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 2\, 2025: $50\nMay 18\, 2025: $65\nJune 8\, 2025: $85\nJuly 6\, 2025: $105\n\n\nHorror Feature (Specialty showcase)\nFeb 2\, 2025: Free\nMay 18\, 2025: $32.50\nJune 8\, 2025: $42.50\nJuly 6\, 2025: $52.50\n\n\n\n  \nVisit the Heartland Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/heartland-film-festival-regular-deadline/
LOCATION:Living Room Theaters\, 745 East 9th Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Fest Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Fantastic Fest Late Deadline\nToday is the Fantastic Fest film festival late deadline. Located in the United States\, Fantastic Fest takes place in September in Austin\, Texas. It is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, and action movies. Read on for more information about Fantastic Fest\, including the late deadline\, notification date\, festival dates\, and other important information. \nABOUT FANTASTIC FEST\nFantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US\, specializing in horror\, fantasy\, sci-fi\, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema\, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals\, archives\, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions\, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. We are committed to supporting film in its most provocative\, ground-breaking and underseen forms\, and giving the audience a chance to find new favorites and future genre classics. \nEach year we bring together fans\, guests\, industry\, press and others in an inclusive and fun environment for a weeklong celebration of film in all its forms through carefully curated screenings and events\, both in and outside of the theaters. \nIn years past\, Fantastic Fest has been home to world premieres of THE BLACK PHONE\, JOHN WICK\, FRANKENWEENIE\, MACHETE KILLS\, RED DAWN\, THERE WILL BE BLOOD\, APOCALYPTO\, ZOMBIELAND\, RED\, SPLIT\, OVERLORD\, APOSTLE and THE NIGHT COMES FOR US\, while the guest roster has included such talent as Edgar Wright\, Julia Ducournau\, Noomi Rapace\, Bong Joon-Ho\, Tim Burton\, Nicolas Winding-Refn\, Lilly and Lana Wachowski\, Robert Rodriguez\, Rian Johnson\, Bill Murray\, Keanu Reeves\, Winona Ryder\, Edward Norton\, Ryan Reynolds\, Patrick Wilson\, Matthew Fox\, Josh Hartnett\, The RZA\, Dolph Lundgren\, Paul Rudd\, Bill Pullman\, Paul Thomas Anderson\, Kevin Smith\, Jon Favreau\, George Romero\, Darren Aronofsky\, Mike Judge\, M. Night Shyamalan\, James McAvoy\, Jonah Hill\, Jamie Lee Curtis\, Steven Yeun\, Danny McBride\, Tenacious D and more. \nFantastic Fest has been hailed as one of the “25 coolest film festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine\, “the wildest film festival in America” by The Guardian\, “a secret weapon for the arthouse market” by Indiewire as well as “the coolest film festival in the world” by IGN. \n  \nFANTASTIC FEST DEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 13\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 22\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18–25\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarlybird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended Deadline\n\n\nFeature Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $50\nApril 18\, 2025: $60\nMay 23\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nShort Films\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\nEpisodic\nFeb 14\, 2025: $40\nApril 18\, 2025: $45\nMay 23\, 2025: $50\nJune 13\, 2025: $60\n\n\n\nVisit the Fantastic Fest website for more information.
URL:https://motionpicturemaker.com/event/fantastic-fest-late-deadline/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Nashville Film Festival Late Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nashville\, Tennessee\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL\nThe Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) celebrates innovation\, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969\, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the first in the South. NashFilm discovers\, elevates\, and honors filmmakers\, screenwriters and musicians from around the world while engaging\, connecting and strengthening the community. \nNashFilm presents the best in independent film including world cinema\, U.S. indies\, narratives\, documentaries\, and numerous short form programs by veteran masters\, up-and-coming directors\, and first-time filmmakers. \nNashville Film Festival films have won the highest honors in the film world including multiple Academy Award nominees and Oscar awards. \nWith Academy Award qualifying status and numerous shorts programs\, NashFilm has screened many prize-winning narrative\, documentary and animated shorts. \nNashville is Music City. NashFilm emphasizes the music in films. Some of the most memorable songs in films have been written and performed by Nashville’s songwriters and artists. In addition to the many films about music and the Music Films in Music City awards\, NashFilm presents showcases\, workshops\, and other events where these songwriters and artists come together with film professionals from Hollywood and around the world to promote collaboration. \nWith a strong commitment to independent and innovative filmmaking\, NashFilm offers some truly unique awards. Filmmakers compete for cash and prizes valued at more than $100\,000. Winners of the Short Documentary\, Short Narrative and Short Animation competitions qualify for Academy Award consideration. \nFilmmakers from across the country and around the world attend the festival every year. Celebrity honorees and participants have included Willem Dafoe\, Oprah Winfrey\, George Clooney\, Susan Sarandon\, Matthew Modine\, John Turturro\, William H. Macy\, Al Gore\, Nicole Kidman\, Danny Glover\, Vincent D’Onofrio\, Tim Blake Nelson\, Joey Lauren Adams\, Rob Thomas\, Craig Brewer\, Harmony Korine\, Ashley Judd\, Kiefer Sutherland\, Joshua Jackson\, Brad Paisley\, Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, Patrick Swayze\, Christine Vachon\, John Waters\, Matthew McConaughey\, Robert Redford\, James Cromwell\, Harry Belafonte among many others. \n  \nENTRY GUIDELINES\n\nEntries must not have premiered to the public in-person or virtually before January 1\, 2023.\nFilms that have screened virtually at a Festival prior to the Nashville Film Festival are eligible for submission and competition.\nCompetition is open to U.S. and International entries. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.\nFilms submitted in previous years are not eligible for resubmission to the current and open season.\nNashFilm will program 1-2 Spotlight sections this year. The films will be out of competition\, but contain a highly curated selection of films that share a common theme.\nFeature films are 40 minutes in length or longer. Short films are under 40 minutes in length.\nFilms not in the English language must be subtitled in English.\nEntries must be submitted for pre-screening via filmfreeway. If you use a secured link\, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film may be rejected. NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ENTRIES.\nWorks-in-progress are accepted but are not encouraged. We can’t promise that we will be able to watch re-edited submissions. Please only submit work-in-progress if you are submitting close to the final deadline.\nYou may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.\nNashFilm employees\, including seasonal staff\, board members\, sponsors\, and their immediate families\, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.\nBy submitting your work you are giving permission for the Nashville Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival and for promotional purposes.\nAny potential prize awards are subject to all relevant federal and/or state laws and are therefore not guaranteed. Prize winners are responsible for providing required documentation in a timely manner and are responsible for any tax liabilities they may incur. Nashville Film Festival is not responsible for providing tax advice.\n\n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nJanuary 1\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nAugust 6\, 2025 \nEvent Date\nSeptember 18 - 24\, 2025 \n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $60\nMay 7\, 2025: $70\nMay 28\, 2025: $85\nJune 13\, 2025: $95\n\n\nShort Films\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\nEpisodic\nMarch 5\, 2025: $45\nMay 7\, 2025: $55\nMay 28\, 2025: $70\nJune 13\, 2025: $80\n\n\n\nVisit the Nashville Film Festival website for more information.
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Film Festival Hella Early Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Atlanta\, Georgia\nUnited States\n  \nABOUT THE ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL\nNow in its fourth decade\, the Atlanta Film Festival — one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying festivals in the US — is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema. The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running festival in the country\, welcoming an audience of over 28\,000 to discover hundreds of new independent\, international\, animated\, documentary\, and short films\, selected from 8000+ submissions from all over the world.  It is also the most distinguished event in its class\, recognized as Best Film Festival by Creative Loafing\, Sunday Paper\, 10Best and Atlanta Magazine. \nAtlanta Film Festival screenings often include in-person dialog with filmmakers\, providing audiences\, artists and industry professionals with meaningful opportunities to network\, interact and engage.  Recent festival guests have included Josh Brolin (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN)\, Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam)\, Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP)\, Jasmine Guy (DIFFERENT WORLD)\, Gary Anthony Williams (MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE)\, Pauley Chris Moore (GOOD WILL HUNTING\,)\, Howard Zinn (The Peoples’ History of the United States)\, Ray McKinnon (THE BLIND SIDE)\, Walton Goggins (THE SHIELD)\, Margaret Cho (DROP DEAD DIVA)\, comedian Jeff Foxworthy\, Pauley Perrette (NCIS)\, Tichina Arnold (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS)\, John Sayles (PASSION FISH)\, Hal Hartley (SIMPLE MEN)\, Carlos Cauron (RUDO Y CURSI) and Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers). \nThe Atlanta Film Festival is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit  with a mission to lead the community\, both locally and worldwide\, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image.  ATLFF presents a diverse slate of year-round offerings for film-lovers\, filmmakers\, and industry professionals.  Year round programs —screenings\, parties\, panels\, workshops\, and other educational events –provide a forum for building the community of film lovers and film supporters.  By bringing audiences and filmmakers together\, the Festival has the opportunity to broaden the perspective of both artists and moviegoers. \nMission Statement\nTo connect\, educate\, and engage audiences with the creative industry by supporting artists and providing a platform for their work. We champion cultural discovery\, foster artistic growth\, and advocate for diverse voices in film and media arts. \nHistory\nPositioned at the intersection of art\, culture and commerce\, the Atlanta Film Festival brings meaning to the moving image by championing the shared community experience\, fostering the free exchange of ideas\, and nurturing the development of a thriving industry.  The organization dates back to its founding as IMAGE Film & Video Center in 1977\, an outgrowth of the need for equipment access\, networking\, information dissemination\, and support among Georgia media artists and producers. \n  \nDEADLINES & FEES\nOpening Submission Date\nMay 4\, 2025 \nNotification Date\nFebruary 13\, 2026 \nEvent Date\nApril 23 – May 3\, 2026 \n  \n\n\n\n\nHella Early\nEarly\nRegular\nLate\nExtended\n\n\nFeature Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $50\nJune 26\, 2025: $60\nSept 12\, 2025: $70\nOct 17\, 2025: $85\nNov 7\, 2025: $105\n\n\nShort Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $40\nJune 26\, 2025: $50\nSept 12\, 2025: $60\nOct 17\, 2025: $70\nNov 7\, 2025: $85\n\n\nExperimental Short Films\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nEpisodic Content\nMay 30\, 2025: $35\nJune 26\, 2025: $40\nSept 12\, 2025: $55\nOct 17\, 2025: $60\nNov 7\, 2025: $80\n\n\nMusic Video\nMay 30\, 2025: $15\nJune 26\, 2025: $20\nSept 12\, 2025: $25\nOct 17\, 2025: $35\nNov 7\, 2025: $55\n\n\nVirtual Reality Film\nMay 30\, 2025: $10\nJune 26\, 2025: $15\nSept 12\, 2025: $20\nOct 17\, 2025: $30\nNov 7\, 2025: $40\n\n\n\nVisit the Atlanta Film Festival website for more information. \n  \n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT CALENDAR
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LOCATION:Plaza Theatre\, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festivals
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