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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL
AFF is now accepting submissions for the 2020
Screenplay, Film, Scripted Digital Series, Fiction
Podcast Script, and Playwriting Competitions!
Widely known as the “Writers Festival,” AFF
bolsters its reputation as a champion for the
creator by bringing to the forefront new, gifted
storytellers, and providing them a platform for
future success. Visit austinfilmfestival.comBENDFILM
BendFilm champions independent films and the
risky, passionate artists who make them. The
17th annual festival, October 8 - 11, 2020, includes
115 films and awards $11,500 in cash–including
$5,000 for Best in Show. Meet your heroes,
connect with future collaborators, and explore the
Cascade Mountains. Submit now: filmfreeway.
com/bendfilmCHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival is a five-
day celebration of the art of documentary
film, at venues in and around the village of
Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This inspiring event draws
audiences from all over Northeast Ohio, the
U.S., and the world to experience doc films and
the compelling art and culture they highlight.
Visit chagrinfilmfest.orgCUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL
Cucalorus wants to see your stuff! Shorts,
features, VR, animation, and experimental
works—if you make it, we take it. Programs
cover social justice, comedy, dance, mushrooms,
and more. Directors of color submit for free!
Deadline is June 12. filmfreeway.com/
cucalorusfilmfestivalEDMONTON FILM FESTIVAL
Sept. 24 to Oct. 3. The Edmonton International
Film Festival (EIFF) is located in the
northernmost Canadian city. An Oscar qualifier
for short films—Animation & Live Action—EIFF
is the final festival stop to qualify for Oscar 2021.
Submit by May 15 to Alberta’s longest running,
international film festival. Learn more at
edmontonfilmfest.comEVOLUTION! MALLORCA INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
EMIFF celebrates its ninth edition with a clear
mission statement: Bridging Culture–Bridging
People. It is globally recognized as one of the
fastest-growing film festivals in Europe, using
international film to shape a creative community,
allowing independent filmmakers to feel inspired,
network, and thrive in this idyllic island paradise.
Visit evolutionfilmfestival.comFORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
The 35th Fort Lauderdale International Film
Festival features 200 films from around the globe
plus nightly parties, dinner and brunch cruises,
opening night at the Hard Rock and closing at
the IMAX. Screenings happen in Fort Lauderdale,
Hollywood, and Sunrise. Fort Lauderdale was
elected for FilmFreeway’s Top 100 and is laid back
and fun. fliff.comHEARTLAND FILM FESTIVAL
Feature film submissions for the 29th Heartland
International Film Festival are now open! Don’t
miss your chance at being a part of a premier
Midwest film festival, which has given $3.5
million in cash prizes since 1992! Last call for
submissions is July 5, 2020. Learn more at
heartlandfilm.orgINDIE MEMPHIS
Submissions now open for the 23rd Indie
Memphis Film Festival which runs October
21-26. Named in MovieMaker’s 25 Coolest Fests
in the World, Indie Memphis is known for its
soulful vibe, live music before screenings, and the
Black Creators Forum! Accepting the following
features/shorts: Narrative, Documentary,
Animation, Experimental, & Music Videos/Films.
Submit at filmfreeway.com/indiememphisMAMMOTH LAKES FILM FESTIVAL
Mammoth Lakes Film Festival is the West
Coast’s premiere fest dedicated to discovering
and supporting the next generation of
filmmakers. We showcase the work of
emerging, innovative filmmakers against the
backdrop of California’s ruggedly beautiful
Eastern Sierra. Industry professionals provide
mentoring, and relationships and collaborations
are actively promoted and nurtured. Vist
mammothlakesfilmfestival.comNAPLES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Submissions are open through July 2 for the
12th annual Naples International Film Festival,
which takes place on October 22-25. As part of
Artis—Naples, an arts organization that focuses on
the visual and performing arts, NIFF showcases
over 60 domestic and international narrative,
documentary, and short films from established
and emerging filmmakers and awards over
$30,000 in cash prizes. Visit artisnaples.org/niffNASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL
The 51st Nashville Film Festival, taking place
October 1-7, 2020, is accepting submissions for all
competitions including Film and Screenwriting.
NashFilm celebrates innovation, music and theSPRING 2020many voices of the human spirit through the art
of film. Established in 1969, the Nashville Film
Festival is one of the longest-running festivals in
the U.S. Submit at nashfilm.orgNEVADA CITY FILM FESTIVAL
Since 2001, NCFF has brought top independent
film and comedy, along with thousands of
attendees, international filmmakers, and
industry guests to the historic town of Nevada
City, California. Dubbed the “Sundance of the
Sierra,” NCFF is known for its emphasis on
fiercely independent cinema and its supportive
arts and cultural scene. Learn more at
nevadacityfilmfestival.comOXFORD FILM FESTIVAL
Submit your film or short screenplay to the 18th
annual Oxford Film Festival to be held March- All genres welcome and the Artist Vodka
contest is now a $25,000 prize! Learn more at
http://www.oxfordfilmfest.com for discount codes or
visit us on Film Freeway at filmfreeway.com/
oxfordfilmfestival
SENE FILM, MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
The 12th annual SENE Film, Music & Arts
Festival is dedicated to giving life to independent
cinema, music, and art, this October in Rhode
Island. There’s $30,000 in awards/prizes, 50+
jury awards, and 20+ audience awards. All
submissions receive two free weekend film passes.
Visit senefest.comWOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL
The 29th Woods Hole Film Festival is now
accepting film and screenplay submissions for
the 29th edition, which runs July 25th - August 1,- Apply at woodsholefilmfestival.org. For
more information, call (508) 495-3456.