Access Film Festival brings the best films to Metrowest Boston while showcasing and supporting our local talent! Our festival is an exhibition of inspiring films across all genres, from around the world and right here in our community. Hosted in the heart of Metrowest Boston in partnership with Access Framingham, it is an exhilarating mix of informative workshops, fresh films, and lively networking events. A festival that is more than a fun time, it’s also an opportunity for filmmakers to expand their network, form new collaborations, and celebrate their work. It’s a chance for the community to experience new films they can’t see anywhere else and learn more about the filmmaking process.

Awards & Prizes

Awards for:
Best Film
Best Actor (all genders)
Best Supporting Actor (all Genders)
Best Editing
Best Script
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Composer/Soundtrack
Best Sound (overall quality and mix)
Best Metrowest Film
Best Student Film

In addition to screening at the festival, some films may also be offered to be broadcast on television.

Rules & Terms

- All films must be under 20 minutes in length.
- All entries must be complete.
- All films must be in English or subtitled. Selected films that are not in English must have embedded subtitles.
- We suggest subtitles or closed captioning for all films, but it is not required.
- No physical copies - all films must be provided in high res digital format.
- Directors of student films must have been enrolled in school at some time during the 12 months previous to the festival.
- We reserve the right to screen accepted films at events throughout the year.