2021 Submissions Open
REQUIREMENTS
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Films should not screen in Los Angeles prior to our festival.
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We prefer films NOT be available online prior to festival.
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Films must have been completed after Jan. 1, 2019.
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Non-English films must have English subtitles.
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Works-in-progress will be considered, provided they will be completed prior to the festival.
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You may submit more than one film, but you must complete a separate entry form and pay entry fee for each film.
DEADLINES
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Early Deadline: March 5, 2021
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Regular Deadline: April 16, 2021
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Extended Deadline: May 14, 2021
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Late Deadline: June 4, 2021
FEES
Shorts 40 minutes AND UNDER, for each entry:
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Early Deadline: $49
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Regular Deadline: $55
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Extended Deadline: $65
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Late Deadline: $75
Long Shorts 41 to 50 minutes, for each entry:
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Early Deadline: $53
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Regular Deadline: $59
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Extended Deadline: $69
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Late Deadline: $79
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Entry fees are non-refundable.
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Films will NOT be viewed without completed entry form and payment.
SELECTION
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Film selection for the festival will be made by the screening committee.
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All filmmakers will be notified via email of acceptance.
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We factor in previous screenings in the Los Angeles area when determining a films selection.
AWARDS
*Academy Award Oscar® Qualifying - BAFTA Qualifying - Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying
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Best of Fest*
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Best Foreign Film*
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Best Drama
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Best Comedy
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Best Animation*
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Best Experimental
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Best Documentary*
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Best Sci-Fi
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Best Horror
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Best Music Video
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Best Web Series
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Best High School Film
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Best Actor
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Best Actress
Submit your film using FilmFreeway. You do NOT need to mail us any physical materials.