No Country for Old Films

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD FILMS - A Monthly Film Festival for Emerging Talent

🎬 They already had their chance, now is your time. 🎬

Are you an aspiring filmmaker or writer looking for a platform to showcase your work and take the next step in your career? Look no further. No Country for Old Films is here to champion your creativity, regardless of your project's budget or format. We believe that every voice in the world of cinema deserves to be heard.

🌟 What sets us apart?

1. Inclusivity: We welcome all kinds of filmmakers, from beginners with a mobile phone to seasoned professionals with high-end equipment. We celebrate diversity in storytelling and want to provide a platform for your unique vision.

2. Maximum Exposure: When you submit your project to us, we don't just consider it another entry. We're committed to promoting all registered projects. Your work will receive a promotional post on our social networks, giving it the recognition it deserves. We understand that every filmmaker deserves support, whether they win or not.

3. Unusual Format: No Country for Old Films takes a different approach to film festivals. Your project will be screened privately to a select audience of film professionals, including producers, distributors, and sales agents. We're not just about the thrill of a live event; we're here to help you connect with the industry experts who can propel your career forward.

4. No Premiere Loss: Don't worry about losing your project's premiere status. Since our private screenings are exclusively for industry professionals and not the public, your premiere remains intact. You can share your work with a broader audience while still attracting industry attention.

5. Online Projects Welcome: Unlike many other festivals, we don't disqualify your project for being available online. Your work is your own, and we're here to support your journey to greater exposure. We believe in filmmakers' freedom to choose their path, rather than seeking exclusivity.

6. New Voices, Regardless of Production Year: Our festival name may suggest a focus on new films, but we embrace new talent and unique stories, regardless of the production year. Whether your project is from 2023 or 2018, we are eager to listen to what you have to say and help you move forward in your filmmaking journey.

At No Country for Old Films, we're not just another film festival; we're a launchpad for your career. Join us and connect with the right people who can help you make a giant leap in your filmmaking journey. Your voice matters, and we're here to make sure it's heard.

Don't wait for your chance; seize it at No Country for Old Films. Submit your project today and step into the spotlight you've been waiting for. Your story deserves to be told, and we're here to tell it. 🎥🌟

Frequent questions:

-Just by registering, will I have a promotional post on your networks?

Yes, ALL registered projects will have a promotional post to give you the maximum possible exposure. Normally festivals only publish the winners, but what if your project is not selected, what do you get from the festival? Probably nothing, that's why we're going to help you just by signing up. We believe that festivals have to contribute more to the filmmaker and this is our way of telling you that we are always with you.

-Do I lose my premiere if I am selected?
No, you don't lose it. Since it is a private pass for professionals in the sector and is not shown to the public, you will never lose your premiere.

-Can I participate if my project is online on any platform?
Yes. Although this is not usual either since festivals eliminate projects that are available online. We will never rule you out for that. The project is yours and yours alone and no festival should eliminate you for trying to find the best for your project. They only do this so they can have exclusivity, which seems very selfish to us. The project is yours and we support you 100x100 in everything you do to have more exposure.

-The name of your festival suggests that you only want new films? What is the production limit year?
Our festival name is aimed at new talent and filmmakers with new things to tell. We don't care if your project is from 2023 or 2018, if you have things to tell, we are here to listen to you and help you.

OUR MISSION:

To be the festival that brings you to professional cinema. We want to have the same impact on your career that Sundance Labs had on Quentin Tarantino. I don't know if you know the story but before making Reservoir Dogs. Tarantino in June 1991 shot a short film at Sundance Labs.

​It was a short film with 0 budget, starring him and Steve Buscemi (when he was also unknown). Sundance told Tarantino “We want you to do whatever you want, we want you to experiment, we want you to try something different.” After filming it, several famous directors came to the editing room to see the young director's short film. Tarantino says:

-Q.T: “The first group came in, there were a lot of people and everyone hated this sequence. They hated!”
-The director of photography told him “Not only is it a horrible sequence, the worst thing is knowing that it is going to be produced, if you do this in the real market they will fire you on the first try.
-Q.T: “Then another Group came to see my sequence. There was Terry Gilliam, Volker Schlöndorff and Stanley Donen. The editor guy and I were super depressed. Then Gilliam comes and says “ahhhh your sequence is great. Brilliant! Never in my life have black and white been so close.
-Q.T. I couldn't believe that he was talking about the sequence that everyone else hated.
-Gilliam: I'm not saying it's perfect, but you've tried something different and that's what I wanted to see.
-Q.T. Gilliam leaves and Schlöndorff comes.
-Schlöndorff: “Ahhhh the little genius”
-Q.T. The conclusion I drew from this while taking a walk in the woods was that this was going to be my career. There will be people who like what I do and people who won't. I better get used to it and get used to the idea because this is what it is.

​The short film was one of the key moments in the creation of Quentin Tarantino's debut film, Reservoir Dogs. The filmmaker has pointed out on several occasions the importance that event had for him, in which his proposals for long shots in which both the floor and a toilet were seen, were not liked by the veteran directors who supervised the workshop, a exception of one: Terry Gilliam. His support was fundamental in the start of the career of the legendary filmmaker who would become Quentin Tarantino.

Imagine if Tarantino had listened to the first group that viewed his scene. He possibly would have never filmed again.

This story is to tell you to follow your instincts. Don't let anyone tell you that what you have done is not good. Make the cinema you would like to see on the big screen. Each person has their own tastes and it is impossible to please everyone. Make you believe better and fight for your dreams.

You can see the short film on our website:

https://ncfofilms.wixsite.com/home/tarantinosundancelabs