Latino Feedback Film Festival
This festival is an extension to the popular Feedback Festival in Los Angeles and is designed to showcase the best of Latino stories from around the world. We accept screenplays (short, TV Pilot, feature) and short films from all corners of the world. !Showcasing all winning scripts & short films in the great city of Los Angeles at the LA LIVE Regal Cinemas.
o When/Where: October 9
o Deadline: August 3 (Final Deadline)
o Application Fee: $45-$120
o Eligibility: Make a film. We screen SHORT FILMS of any genre. Length of films screened are from 10 seconds to 3 hours! Send in your film link and press kit to chicago@wildsoundfestival.com
o Categories: Short Film, Feature Film
o Submission Information
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival
We are proud to showcase a winning LGBT screenplay at our festival every single month!! Go to the site and watch the winning readings each month. All entries receive full feedback from the industry. Accepted screenplays get their screenplays performed by professional actors. Accepted short films get their movie showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival at the Carlton Cinemas, located in The Village in downtown Toronto. One of North America’s leading gay destinations, Toronto has been holding Pride observances since the ’70s. The Pride parade draws more than 1.2 million spectators and participants annually, making it one of the top such draws in the world. Before the parade, the festival will take place. The cinema is located in the Church & Wellesley area, where all of the Pride Events take place. LGBT festivals occur 10 times a year. Go to the website for information on the next events.
o When/Where: October 23
o Deadline: August 12 (Final Deadline)
o Application Fee: $45-$115
o Eligibility: All submissions must be LGBT oriented.
o Categories: Short Film, Feature Film
o Submission Information
Independent Silent Film Festival 2.0
“Like a music video, but instead of the video being driven by the music, the composition of the music is driven by the movement in the video.” The Silent Film Festival was created in 2020 as a way to employ fine artists and facilitate collaboration despite the COVID-19 pandemic. This unique cross country collaborations pairs up movement artists, filmmakers, and musicians in a fun new way. Last year we hosted over 35 artistic collaborations from professional movers, filmmakers, and musicians from across the U.S. LuneAseas is looking for 10 submissions, each submission will receive a stipend for entering their film. We will notify participants on July 31st of their entry and will need the final finished film by August 13th.
o When/Where: August 27th, 2021 and online August 28th- September 28th
o Deadline: August 13th 10 am for final film submission
o Application Fee: Free
o Eligibility: Films are required to have no audio and should be paired up with a local or independent musician to create the sound track for the film or they may already use the current soundtrack if the music/audio is created by a local or independent musician. Films should not have any clear dialogue outside of the music.
o Categories: Short, Dance film, Animates short, Music Video
o Contact: luneaseas@gmail.com
o Submission Information
Black Women in Comedy Film Festival
Black Women in Comedy Festival is celebrating its 3rd Year. The Festival celebrates women in Comedy from the African diaspora. We seek comedic films centered in the Black female experience from the US and across the world. The Festival also showcases live comedy with standup acts, sketch comedy, Improv and Musical Comedy. This two day Festival brings together #blackgirlmagic in its truest comedic form.
o When/Where: October 15 - 16
o Deadline: July 17 (Regular Deadline), August 21 (Late Deadline)
o Application Fee: $10-$35
o Eligibility: BWICF aims at sharing the comedic experiences of the women of the African diaspora. We celebrate allies showcasing us and aggressively seek to showcase many layers of our comedy. We are not monolithic. This Festival welcomes those who want to celebrate in our sisterhood, our funny and layers of comedic art.
o Categories: Comedy Shorts, Comedy Features
o Submission Information
Sydney Women’s International Film Festival
SWIFF is an event where the creativity and stories of women, non-binary and self-identified female film-makers are celebrated and supported, all in the heart of one of the world's most creative and iconic cities. There is a recognised ongoing lack of gender diversity in the film industry - we aren't seeing enough stories about women nor enough made by them. SWIFF is a new not-for-profit organisation conceived to tackle this deficit with a new platform. Our volunteer team is dedicated to improving audience access to films that support gender equality while promoting the creativity of local and international non-binary and self-identifying female film-makers alike. Our 2021 four-day festival will include programming of outstanding entries, post-screening Q&A with film-makers, industry networking opportunities, and opening/closing social events. We look forward to watching your entries and seeing you at the festival in late November 2021!
o When/Where: November 27 - 28
o Deadline: July 1 (Extended that Feminist Late Entry), August 1 (SWIFF 2021 Final Deadline), August 30 (SWIFF 2021 Extended Final Entry)
o Application Fee: $75-$250
o Eligibility: This is a film festival designed to support and promote stories that promote gender equality and have been created by female, non-binary and self-identifying female film-makers. To be eligible for entry, your entry must meet two criteria, and you must be able to produce evidence of these being met if required by the festival directors:
Include at least one female or non-binary or self-identifying female writer, director, cinematographer, producer, or editor in the production team.
Include a female or non-binary or self-identifying female protagonist.
We wish to support and encourage our indigenous creative community and are pleased to waive entry fees for qualifying films from Aboriginal Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Fees will only be waived for other entries under exceptional circumstances, as determined by the festival directors.
All non-English language films must have English subtitles or dubbed in English.
For the 2021 at least one key creative team member or lead cast member acting as a representative from the selection film project must attend the festival in person in Sydney in order to help with promotion and or participate in the post-screening Q&A sessions with audiences when films are selected for programming unless the selected filmmaker is unable to attend a physical screening due to covid travel restrictions that are in place at the time of the screening where then an online festival option will be made available for consideration.
Each filmmaker will receive a minimum of 1 and maximum of 3 free tickets to their screening for themselves, their publicist, and notable cast as deemed by our discretion.
Films must not have had their Australian NSW territory cinematic release, TVOD or SVOD or completed post-production on their film over a year ago unless they are a feature film and then may be considered for out of competition screening category. Out of competition filmmakers and featured talent can be considered for the SWIFF women of the year award.
By submitting your film for consideration to Sydney Women’s International Film Festival you agree to the following Festival Rules, Terms, and Conditions:
I have read all of the Sydney Women's International Film Festival rules. I understand and agree with the rules.
I warrant the submission of my original work, and there are no disputes regarding the ownership or distribution or exhibition rights of the submission in part or in entirety. I also warrant the submitted material does not defame or invade the rights of any person living or dead and I fully indemnify the Sydney Women's International Film Festival against any claim made for such violations of law.
To the best of my knowledge, the statements herein are true and correct. I understand that failure to adhere to festival rules will result in disqualification of screening and forfeiture of the entry fee.
The festival reserves the right to use a clip, and or clips or photos from accepted entries for up to three minutes in length for promotional purposes. The festival reserves the right to screen accepted entries as part of the Sydney Women's International Film Festival.
I agree and hold the Sydney Women's International Film Festival, Inc. harmless from and defend them from all claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with any and all claims of third parties, whether groundless or not, based on any film submitted to the festival.
SWIFF reserves the right to cancel and modify the schedule with any entry and can do so at their discretion.
SWIFF has a zero-tolerance policy on abuse and harassment. Any communication deemed aggressive, threatening, abusive of defaming from any team members will result in immediate disqualification.
**SWIFF is committed to caring for the health and wellbeing of our entrants and audience members, and playing a constructive role in supporting local health officials and government leaders. Read below about the latest decisions being made by the SWIFF committee on the impact of COVID-19 on our festival.
**At present our event is scheduled for late November however if isolation laws prevent the running of our event the festival will be postponed. If any of our international Official Selection entrants are limited by travel restrictions in place at the time of the event we will begin a discussion about the possibility of postponing the event until a time that is better suited to all or alternate methods of attendance.**
o Categories: Feature FIlms, Shorts, TV Pilot
o Submission Information
The Voice of A Woman Festival
THE VOICE OF A WOMAN is a non-profit organisation, first founded in 2009, that has for over a decade played an important role in presenting the works of women filmmakers to public audiences internationally. Each year THE VOICE OF A WOMAN FESTIVAL presents a bold and innovative program featuring and acknowledging the works of creative women globally. THE VOICE OF A WOMAN FESTIVAL & TALKS (VOW) is featured each year in New York and London, as well as its international traveling series to various cities, providing a platform for creative leaders to share their works and their perspectives on our world. THE VOICE OF A WOMAN uses the power of film and the arts as a window in to the authentic 'voices' - experiences, points of view and expressions - of women globally.
o When/Where: November 12 - 19
o Deadline: July 15 (Late Deadline), August 15 (Extended Deadline), September 15 (Extended Deadline 1), October 15 (Extended Deadline 2)
o Application Fee: $50
o Categories: Feature Films, Shorts
o Submission Information
Reel Pride LGBT Film Festival
From humble beginnings in a Fresno State classroom, Fresno Reel Pride has evolved into the sixth oldest, and one of the largest, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) film festivals in the United States. Fresno Reel Pride is a celebration of LGBTQ cinema and is a premier cultural event in Central California attracting thousands of attendees, filmmakers and stars to its five day festival of international feature films, documentaries, and shorts.
o When/Where: September 17 - 19
o Deadline: July 17 (Regular Deadline), August 6 (Late Deadline)
o Application Fee: $7-$20
o Categories: Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films
o Submission Information
Beirut International Women Film Festival
Beirut International Women Film Festival (BWFF) is an annual event organized in Beirut by Beirut Film Society, under the theme “Women for Change”; gathering filmmakers and cinema lovers from all over the world, BWFF tackles issues such gender equality, sexual identity, domestic violence among others through the power of the lens and cinema which is the window to society and particularly women in this case. BWFF, which comprises films about women and/or executed by women, aims to highlight the power of women in different life situations, the festival organizers believe in promoting a positive image of women struggling with dignity to make a change in their environment.
o When/Where: March 8 - 12, 2022
o Deadline: July 12 (Active Submitter Deadline), August 9 (Midway to the Festival), September 6 (Summer Submissions), October 4 (Regular Deadline), November 1 (Late Deadline), November 29 (Extended Submissions), December 25 (Exceptional Submissions)
o Application Fee: $7-$45
o Eligibility: Filmmakers are invited to submit their original work to Beirut International Women Film Festival (BWFF) for the above listed categories and as per the assigned duration of each category.
FILMS PRODUCED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2020 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBMISSION.
FOR INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMS SUBMISSIONS, LEBANESE PREMIERE IS A MUST – FEATURE FILMS THAT WERE SCREENED PREVIOUSLY IN LEBANON WON’T BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
BWFF supports travel cost for directors of selected international films to Lebanon during the festival days. (Conditions apply)
Submission fees are non refundable and non reimbursable under any circumstances; BWFF does not reimburse any submission fees for films who are not selected for the festival program, or who withdrew their submissions at any time.
BWFF retains the right to accept or decline any film, for whatever reason, without any explanation.
Applicant admits that he/she is authorized to submit the film, being the rights-holder or authorized representative of the film.
BWFF receives exhibition copy in QuickTime 1080p HD 8 bit uncompressed or Apple ProRes file or equivalent via a downloadable link.
All non-English speaking films must have adequate English subtitles.
Screening fees must be declared prior to or upon submission. If a screening fee is only indicated after the official selection has been announced, the Festival retains the right to revoke the film's acceptance.
Beirut International Women Film Festival (BWFF) holds the right to:
Use the selected films for trailers and publicity usage
Screen the winning films in other related events inside Lebanon, and recommend the winning films to other international film festivals that collaborate with BWFF after the approval of the filmmakers.
o Categories: Shorts, Feature Film, Documentary, Animated
o Submission Information
Her International Film Festival
Ireland’s one & Only Young Women In Film Film Festival for young female filmmakers age 10-25 by Killarney Young Filmmakers Based in Killarney, Co Kerry Promoting & Celebrating young women in the film industry And Bring the story of female filmmakers to a bigger screen and audience, We believe that there is hope for the future of young women in the film and we focus on the next generation of female filmmakers. Her International Film Festival believes in the passion and creativity of young women in film and television, We are devoted to building a strong community of inspired and creative young filmmakers across the world.
o When/Where: October 25-31 2021
o Deadline: June 30 (Early-Bird Deadline), July 20 (Regular Deadline), August 9 (Late Deadline), August 29 (Extended Deadline)
o Application Fee: $11.50-$30
o Eligibility: The film must be made by 10 - 25-year-old Filmmakers. Films are eligible if young women are in two or more of the following positions: director, writer, producer, director of photography, editor, or composer.
- All the images and soundtracks used in your film must be your own or you must have the permission of the copyright holder to use their music/images in your film.
- Films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English unless dialogue or commentary is unnecessary for comprehension and appreciation.
- Please make sure that your Film will is downloadable on FilmFreeway
- Please submit two still images from your film, any poster artwork, and press materials that can be used for promotional purposes (Hi-resolution JPEG – no more than 3MB in size).
- Films submitted for consideration must be clearly marked with the film title, director/filmmaker name, age, running time, and contact details. Please ensure you have included everything requested in the pack and on the form.
o Categories: Shorts, Feature, Student Films, Documentary, Animation
o Submission Information
Atlanta Women’s Film Festival
The Atlanta Women's Film Festival is a live screening of short films and table read events that takes place in Atlanta, GA. This event is an amazing opportunity to promote female filmmakers, directors, writers, producers, actors, and female centered storylines to our incredibly supportive film community. There will be live screening blocks of films with Q&As with the filmmakers, table reads for the screenplays in our competition, live panels with influential women in the film industry and networking events for anyone that would like to attend.
o When/Where: October 17th, 2021
o Deadline: February 28th 2021 (Regular Deadline), April 30th 2021 (Spring Deadline), June 30th 2021 (Late Deadline), July 31st 2021 (Extended Late Deadline), August 31st 2021 (Final Deadline), September 6th 2021 (Notification Date)
o Application Fee: $15-$70
o Eligibility: You DO NOT have to be a female to submit to this festival, however, all films entered must feature a female in at least one of the following: Director, Writer, Lead Actor, Producer, Female focussed storyline.
o Categories: (short, feature, narrative, etc.)
o Address: Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens
1010 White Street Southwest
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
United States
o Contact: festival@cinemalife.org
o Submission Information
Shorts That are Not Pants Film Festival
Established in 2012 as a quarterly screening series in Toronto, Canada, Shorts That Are Not Pants is now a festival weekend held each November.We've screened more than 400 films from more than 40 countries so far, and we're looking for more undiscovered gems to show our shorts-savvy Toronto audiences. Members of our programming team have experience working for some of the biggest and best festivals in the world (TIFF, Sundance, Hot Docs, Cannes) and travel to festivals around the world seeking out the best films and the brightest filmmakers to support.
o When/Where: Novelmber 19-28 2021 in Toronto, Canada
o Deadline: May 31 (Early Bird Deadline), July 30 (Regular Deadline), September 10 (Late Deadline), October 1 (Extended Deadline)
o Application Fee: $20-$45
o Eligibility: We are currently accepting submissions of short films up to 20 minutes in length. All genres are welcome, and we don't disqualify films that are already available online, though we do look favourably on films that want to premiere with us.
o Categories: Drama Short, Comedy Short, Documentary Short,
o Contact: https://filmfreeway.com/ShortsThatAreNotPants
o Submission Information
Female Filmmakers Fuse Film Festival
We celebrate both emerging and established female filmmakers during a three day jammed pack festival in Los Angeles, California!
Films that will be selected will showcase the talents of what female filmmakers can and have done. But don’t let the name fool you! Men and all identifying individuals have submitted and have been official selections of the festival, and some have even won! We do not discriminate, we encourage diversity, equality and inclusion; which has been lacking in this industry. If you support that, WE support you!
o When/Where: November 30-December 3, Los Angeles County, CA
o Deadline: March 1 (Early Bird Deadline), July 1 (Regular Deadline), August 1 (Late Deadline), September 1 (Extended Deadline)
o Application Fee: $15-$85
o Eligibility: The only rule there is...the film must feature a female lead in the production aspect; producer, director, cinematographer and or writer. The film can have male roles in production, but the major key crew members must be female.
o Categories: Feature, Short, Document, Web-series
o Contact: http://www.femalefilmmakersfuse.org/fff-film-fest.html
o Submission Information
Los Angeles Women in Film Festival
The LA Women in Film Festival champions female identifying filmmakers and female driven storytelling. We will be accepting submissions from FEMALE IDENTIFYING DIRECTORS, WRITERS, MAJORITY FEMALE CREW (at least 50%) and/or FEMALE DRIVEN STORIES of ANY GENRE.
We are an affiliate festival of the LA FILM FESTIVALS organization that has the dual emphasis of discovering great talent with the purpose of promoting their work to both the LA public and the entertainment industry, as well as showcasing the work of seasoned professionals and well known stars.
LA Film Festivals began with the biannual LA Comedy Festival in 2001, adding the biannual LA Indie Film Fest in 2007. The LA Film Festival family has since expanded to 12 independent film festivals, including LA Horror Film Fest, LA Action Film Fest, LA Sci-Fi Film Fest, LA Animation Film Fest, LA Black Film Fest, LA Asian Film Fest, LA Latinx Film Fest, LA Queer Film Fest, LA Women in Film Fest and LA Student Film Fest.
Over the years, LA Film Festivals have attracted thousands of filmmakers from around the world. Each festival features live screenings in our own Let Live Theater in the heart of Los Angeles. Our 80-seat theater, in the heart of Hollywood, is outfitted with a Christie DLP projector and seven JBL speakers throughout the venue, delivering top notch quality in an intimate screening environment. Filmmakers whose work is accepted into our festival will receive free passes to screenings, invitations to networking events and are eligible for awards consideration.
o When/Where: September 30-October 3, Los Angeles, CA
o Deadline: February 12 (Early Bird Deadline), March 26 (Regular Deadline), May 7 (Late Deadline) June 18 (Final Deadline), July 26 (Extended Deadline), August 6 (Last Chance Deadline)
o Application Fee: $25-$90
o Eligibility: 1. All Films must feature work produced by female identifying filmmakers and female driven storytelling. We will be accepting submissions from FEMALE IDENTIFYING DIRECTORS, WRITERS, MAJORITY FEMALE CREW (at least 50%) and/or FEMALE DRIVEN STORIES of ANY GENRE.
o Categories: Feature, Short, Document, Web-series, TV Pilot, Animation, Music Video
o Contact: https://www.lafilmfestivals.com/la-women-in-film-fest
o Submission Information
Women in Horror Film Festival
The Festival was founded in late 2016 by filmmakers Vanessa Ionta Wright and Samantha Kolesnik. WIHFF is built on elevating marginalized voices. To foster a sense of community and empower one another to create. To showcase diverse content within the genre film. To promote inclusion and visibility and bring a sense of balance and equality to independent cinema.
Nominees & Winners for 2022 will be determined by our special guest jury that consists of actress/filmmaker HEATHER LANGENKAMP (A Nightmare on Elm Street), writer/filmmaker ZENA SADE DIXON (Real Queen of Horror), writer/director ADAM MARCUS (Jason Goes to Hell, The Final Friday), actor/writer BRIAN ASHTON SMITH (The Evil Inside Her), author/podcaster S.A. BRADLEY (Hellbent for Horror) and actress/writer MELISSA KUNNAP (The Evil Inside Her)
o When/Where: March 3-5, Marietta, GA
o Deadline: December 31
o Application Fee: $18.75-$60
o Eligibility: All films entered are required to have 3 or more of the following specified creative roles fulfilled by a female identifying individual: (Director(s), Writer(s), Cinematographer(s), Producer(s), Composer, SFX Artist, Editor, Production Designer and/or lead talent). Any unproduced screenplay or TV pilot must be written by or co-written by a female identifying individual.
o Categories: Feature, Short, Student
o Contact: https://www.wihff.com/submit
o Submission Information
Female Voices Rock Film Festival
Female Voices Film Festival is committed to creating a platform for female artists to be able to share their work. The event is going to feature short films by women, Q&As, educational panels, and a closing Award Ceremony. Our industry panel of judges includes Emmy award winner and Oscar-nominated producers.
o When/Where: December 3, New York
o Deadline: March 1 (Early Bird Deadline), April 30 (Regular Deadline), July 31 (Late Deadline), September 22 (Extended Deadline)
o Application Fee: $30-$58.50
o Eligibility: Films are required to have at least two of the following creative roles fulfilled by women: Director(s), Writer(s), Cinematographer(s), Producer(s), Composer, SFX Artist, Editor, Production Designer and/or lead talent. Screenplays and TV Pilots must be written by women.
o Categories: Short, Documentary Short, Animated Short, Student, Web-Series, Music Video
o Contact: mariana@femalevoicesrock.com
o Submission Information
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