Action Thriller Crime Adventure Film Festival Private Room
Where Adrenaline Meets Art

Action Fest is an international celebration of Action, Crime, Thriller, Adventure, and Sci-Fi storytelling across both film and screenplay formats.
From adrenaline-fueled chases to pulse-pounding heists, emotional survival dramas to mind-bending sci-fi, if your work grabs the audience and doesn’t let go, this is your home.

We showcase selected films at live screenings in Tbilisi, Georgia, and through our exclusive Festival Channel, bringing them to distributors, producers, and genre fans worldwide.

Every selected project receives detailed, structured audience feedback!
Our curated audience, including filmmakers, writers, producers, critics, and fans, provides layered reviews based on key parameters (direction, pacing, tension, originality, emotional engagement, character arcs, and thematic resonance).
These structured insights appear on your project's dedicated page after the festival, helping you understand your strengths and build your marketing and positioning more effectively.

Genres We Celebrate:
Action – From tactical fights to full-scale battles.
Crime – Heists, syndicates, corruption, and justice battles.
Thriller – Psychological duels, survival tension, ticking-clock plots.
Adventure – Daring journeys, survival odysseys, exploration.
Sci-Fi – High-concept futures, techno-thrillers, near-future adventures.
If it moves fast, hits hard, and keeps the audience guessing it belongs here.

What Makes Action Fest Different?

🟢 Live Screenings & Curated Audience
Selected films are shown live to an engaged community of filmmakers, creatives, and dedicated genre fans in Tbilisi, Georgia, and beyond.

🟢 Structured Audience Feedback & Ratings
Each project receives detailed audience scores and commentary, highlighting narrative impact, emotional resonance, technical execution, and market potential.

🟢 Festival Channel & Global Reach
All selected films are shown via our secure Festival Channel (unless filmmakers explicitly opt out).
Why It Matters:
✅ Global Reach: Your film connects with audiences, industry professionals, and distributors worldwide.
✅ Safe Access: Only registered viewers; no open YouTube-style streaming.
✅ Audience Growth: Viewers can rate, comment, and recommend, sparking organic buzz.
✅ Industry Visibility: Agents and festival scouts monitor standout projects for follow-up opportunities.
✅ Extra Awards: Films on the Channel compete for the Channel Audience Choice Award.
Even if you can’t attend in person, your film travels, safely, globally, and impactfully.

🟢 Screenplay Contest & Storytelling Recognition
Our Screenplay Contest celebrates action, crime, thriller, adventure, and sci-fi storytelling with awards and optional development assistance.
Selected scripts receive a Festival Opinion: a brief editorial review focusing on strengths, cinematic potential, and marketability.
We also create a dedicated project page for each selected screenplay, featuring:
- A logline and short description
- A 5–10 page excerpt (chosen by the writer)
- Editorial comments
Visibility to filmmakers, producers, and industry guests participating in the festival.
This way, even without a filmed version, your story gets in front of real decision-makers, opening doors to networking, development, and future production opportunities.

🟢 Industry Recognition & Award Opportunities
Compete for multiple awards (jury and audience), and receive official laurels, certificates, and cross-platform promotion.

🟢 Beyond the Festival: Long-Term Opportunities
Selected filmmakers and writers can access strategic consulting services: festival strategy, distribution guidance, pitch polishing, and production advice, at discounted rates.

What You Get When You Submit
✅ Official Selection Status Certificates & Laurels
✅ Dedicated Project Informative Page without access to screeners or scripts (live for 30 days after the festival)
✅ Structured Audience Feedback & Ratings
✅ Promotion on Our Website & Social Media
✅ Eligibility for Jury, Fan, and Audience Awards
✅ Post-Festival Industry Exposure & Opportunities

Approved projects gain visibility, professional feedback, and the chance to connect with an audience beyond the screening room with the option to extend or customize exposure post-event.

Awards & Prizes

The Action Thriller Crime Adventure Film Festival celebrates outstanding works across the genres of Action, Crime, Thriller, Adventure, and Sci-Fi.

🏆 Film Awards Include:
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film

Best Action Feature
Best Action Short
Best Martial Arts Action
Best Heist Action
Best Crime Feature
Best Gangster Crime
Best Noir Crime Thriller
Best Thriller Feature
Best Psychological Thriller
Best Survival Thriller
Best Adventure Feature
Best Survival Adventure
Best Sci-Fi Feature
Best Cyberpunk/Techno Thriller
Best Time Travel Sci-Fi
Best Director
Best Actor / Best Actress
Best Stunt Coordination
Best Cinematography
Best Visual Effects

Special Jury Recognition
Honorable Mention

Channel Audience Choice Award (Festival Channel Voting)

🏆 Screenplay Awards Include:
Best Screenplay
Best Action Screenplay
Best Crime Screenplay
Best Thriller Screenplay
Best Adventure Screenplay
Best Sci-Fi Screenplay
Best Short Script

Readers' Choice Award (Contest Audience Voting)

🎖️ All Selected Projects Receive:
Official Selection Certificate & Digital Laurels
Dedicated Film/Screenplay Page with Audience Feedback
Eligibility for Jury and Audience Awards

🏆 Winners Receive:
Winner Laurels
Personalized Award Certificates
Digital Diplomas (print-ready)
Priority Access to Distribution & Development Consultations

Additional Benefits:
All selected films are eligible for live screenings and for featuring on our private Festival Channel (unless the filmmaker opts out).
Audience members and select industry professionals provide structured feedback and reviews.
Screenwriters receive Festival Opinions with feedback on strengths, producer appeal, and market potential.
Distribution Support & Strategy Services available post-festival for selected projects at discounted rates.

Rules & Terms

General Terms (For All Submissions)
The official language of the festival is English.
Submissions are accepted from all countries.
Films in any language are eligible but must include English subtitles (.srt or burned-in).
All projects must have been completed no earlier than 2019.
All submissions are digital only. We do not accept DVDs or physical media.
Submission fees are non-refundable and must be paid via the designated platform.
The festival does not provide fee waivers.
The festival does not pay screening fees for submitted or selected projects.
Selected projects must provide required materials (screener, subtitles, trailer, etc.) by the announced deadlines.
The festival reserves the right to adjust the screening format, schedule, and venue as needed.
Film Selection & Screening Conditions
Submitted projects go through a preliminary selection process. Not all submitted projects will be accepted.
Preliminary accepted projects may be included in the festival Long List if they align with the festival’s vision and meet the initial criteria.
Long-listed projects may receive a dedicated informational page on the festival’s website:
- This page does not provide access to watch the project outside of festival screenings.
- It serves to promote the project within the festival’s network and industry community.
The final Official Selection is determined after further review of content, quality, and required materials.
All the official selected projects receive official selected laurels by email.
Only projects that provide complete and timely materials will be screened.
Projects will only be screened if all necessary materials are provided on time, including:
- A high-quality screener (MP4 or MOV format)
- English subtitles (if applicable)
- Trailer and promotional materials (if available)
The festival reserves the right not to screen a selected project if:
- Technical issues prevent proper projection.
- The provided materials do not meet the required quality standards.
- The filmmaker does not submit the required materials by the deadline.
Online screenings (via the Festival Channel) are optional; filmmakers must notify us in advance if they decline.
Films on the Festival Channel are accessible only to registered or invited viewers during festival dates.
Screenplay Contest Terms
Screenplays must be written in English.
The script must follow industry-standard formatting, using a 12-point Courier or equivalent font.
Each screenplay must include a title page with the title, writer’s name, and contact information.
The script must not have been previously sold or be currently under option.
Screenplays of any genre within horror, thriller, or dark fiction are eligible.
Accepted formats: Feature-length, short scripts, pilot scripts.
Selected screenplay loglines and excerpts may be published on the festival website during the event dates.
Submitted screenplays will be evaluated by a dedicated jury for creativity, structure, originality, and genre impact.
Audience Voting & Feedback

The audience rates projects screened at live events and on the Festival Channel based on multiple criteria, such as Directing, Cinematography, Acting, Music/Sound Design, Storytelling/Script, Overall Impact
Audience reviews are posted on the project’s informational page on the festival website for additional visibility.

Venue & Schedule Adjustments

The festival screenings take place at venues determined by the festival producers.
The festival reserves the right to change the screening venue, format, and/or schedule at its sole discretion. This may occur due to external circumstances, including but not limited to: Venue availability changes, Safety concerns or unforeseen restrictions, Technical issues affecting screenings, Force majeure or other unexpected disruptions etc.

Awards & Prizes

The Festival Jury determines the Category Award Winners.
The Fan Award Winner is determined by public voting on social media (based on Likes, Shares, and Saves).
The Channel Audience Choice Award Winner is determined by voting on the Festival Channel.
The Festival Winner is determined by live audience voting at the event.
The festival reserves the right not to award certain categories if no project meets the necessary The festival reserves the right to rename award categories to better reflect the winning project’s strengths.
All winners receive digital laurels, certificates, and diplomas via email.
Officially selected but not awarded Projects receive the certificates via email.

Filmmaker Support & Additional Opportunities

All selected projects, including Long-listed and Official Selection projects, may receive distribution and promotion offers from our team and partners.
Projects will have dedicated informational pages on the festival website, featuring:
- Audience reviews and feedback
- Project details for visibility among festival attendees and potential buyers
- The page will remain accessible for one month after the festival and may be extended.
Selected and awarded films may be offered follow-up support in the form of festival strategy guidance, audience analysis reports, and curated VOD outreach opportunities through the Live Screenings Network team.
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  • Simon Schlömer

    What a nice genre-festival with growing tradition! Everything feels real, there are physical screenings and you receive a detailed feedback for your movie if you are selected. These people put a lot of effort into this festival. I enjoyed being part of this well communicated and transparent event with my project "Fabios Reise" and want to say a big 'Thank you' to the kind ATCA-Team and to all viewers.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Simon,

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and appreciated our focus on clear communication and transparency.

    Showcasing Fabio's Journey was a true highlight for our team and our audience. Your gritty, grounded descent into the criminal underworld was phenomenal and incredibly deserving of the Best Gangster Crime award!

    Thank you for being such a great part of our growing tradition and for sharing your cinematic vision with the ATCA Film Festival. We wish you the best of luck with all your future projects!

    Warmly,
    The ATCA Festival Team

  • Judith Bunting

    I had a great experience with ACTA festival. The team, especially Pavel, are wonderfully responsive and were hugely helpful, pulling materials together for the audience vote. It’s unusual for a screenplay to get in front of a live audience, so that was much appreciated. That the audience had great taste, and Snowdrop won the Reader’s Choice Award as well as Best Thriller Screenplay, was just the cherry on top.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Judith,

    Thank you so much for this wonderful and uplifting review! It was an absolute pleasure for our team (and especially Pavel!) to assist you in preparing Snowdrop for the showcase.

    We completely agree: our readers and festival attendees certainly have impeccable taste! Your double victory (Best Thriller Screenplay and the Readers' Choice Award) is a testament to your brilliant, high-octane writing. Bringing unproduced scripts to a wider audience is exactly why we created the showcase, and we are thrilled that you found the experience so rewarding.

    Thank you again for trusting us with your phenomenal story. Enjoy that cherry on top, it was incredibly well-deserved!

    Warmly,
    The ATCA Festival Team

  • Obediya Jones-Darrell

    I highly recommend this festival. The organizers were in contact with me during the entire process. I was not able to attend in person, but they made me feel like I was a part of the festival with constant friendly updates. A great experience, and I recommend other film makers submit their films in the future!

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Obediya,

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review and kind recommendation! It means a lot to our team that you felt so connected and engaged throughout the process, even from afar. Building a welcoming, communicative, and inclusive environment for all our filmmakers is always our top priority.

    Your project, Mancala: Crisis in Bauxite Mining, was a truly powerful and thought-provoking addition to our lineup, and its Best Political Crime Drama award is incredibly well-deserved. Thank you for trusting the ATCA Festival with your important work. We wish you continued success on your creative journey!

    Warmly,
    The ATCA Festival Team

  • J. Barrick Griffiths

    Of all the festivals I've entered, this may be the BEST as far as communication and total, overall experience. I highly recommend the ATCA festival to all screenwriters! Thank you for the honor of representing your as this year's winner!

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear J. Barrick,

    Thank you so much for such an incredibly generous review! It means the world to our team to hear that ATCA stands out as one of your best festival experiences.

    Your feature screenplay, Escape from Kolyma, was an absolute standout: a brilliantly visceral and highly original survival thriller that thoroughly deserved the Best Feature Screenplay award. We are so proud to have showcased your work to our readers.

    Thank you again for trusting us with your story, and congratulations on your fantastic win!

    Warmly,
    The ATCA Festival Team

  • Bishop Stevens

    Had a great experience with the ATCA festival. The process was smooth, communication was clear, and it was great to see both online and live audience engagement. I especially appreciated the opportunity to receive real viewer feedback—it’s valuable for filmmakers looking to understand how their work connects with audiences. Thank you for including my film and creating a space that supports independent creators.

    Bishop Stevens
    Blood in Baton Rouge Vol 1

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Bishop,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting the ATCA Film Festival with your incredible project! It was an absolute honor to showcase "Blood in Baton Rouge: Vol 1". Your double victory (Best Crime Film & Channel Audience Choice Award) proves just how deeply your meticulous and chilling film resonated with our global audience.

    Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our festival, and we wish your film continued success!

    Warmly,
    The ATCA Festival Team