2021 Submissions Open

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REQUIREMENTS

Films should not screen in Los Angeles prior to our festival.

• We prefer films NOT be available online prior to festival.

• Films must have been completed after Jan. 1, 2019.

• Non-English films must have English subtitles.

• Works-in-progress will be considered, provided they will be completed prior to the festival.

• You may submit more than one film, but you must complete a separate entry form and pay entry fee for each film. 

DEADLINES

• Early Deadline: March 5, 2021

• Regular Deadline: April 16, 2021

• Extended Deadline: May 14, 2021

• Late Deadline: June 4, 2021

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FEES

Shorts 40 minutes AND UNDER, for each entry:

• Early Deadline: $49

• Regular Deadline: $55

• Extended Deadline: $65 

• Late Deadline: $75

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Long Shorts 41 to 50 minutes, for each entry:

• Early Deadline: $53

• Regular Deadline: $59

• Extended Deadline: $69

• Late Deadline: $79

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• Entry fees are non-refundable.

• Films will NOT be viewed without completed entry form and payment.

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SELECTION

• Film selection for the festival will be made by the screening committee.

• All filmmakers will be notified via email of acceptance.

• We factor in previous screenings in the Los Angeles area when determining a film selection.

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AWARDS

*Academy Award Oscar® Qualifying - BAFTA Qualifying - Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying

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•  Best of Fest*

•  Best Foreign Film*

•  Best Drama

•  Best Comedy

•  Best Animation*

•  Best Experimental

•  Best Documentary*

•  Best Sci-Fi

•  Best Horror

•  Best Music Video 

•  Best Web Series

•  Best High School Film

•  Best Actor

•  Best Actress 

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Submit your film using FilmFreeway. You do NOT need to mail us any physical materials.