***PLEASE READ TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE DECIDING TO SUBMIT***

WINTER EDITION OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 24

All previous nominees and winners are posted at http://www.altff.org

***WINNER of the BEST FILM AWARD receives the AltFF Trophy***

al·ter·na·tive
ôlˈtərnədiv/
adjective

1. (of one or more things) available as another possibility.

The Alternative Film Festival is a quarterly event that is committed to bringing filmmakers of all levels - even beginners - a chance at taking home a festival award. We are an IMDb eligible festival meaning filmmakers will be able to post their nominations and wins on their IMDb profiles.

We are the ALTERNATIVE FILM FESTIVAL - we are not your typical film awards! Our quarterly event is different - it is an awards event where we will be announcing the Winners of each of the many categories within Feature Films, Short Films and Super Short Films. Filmmakers around the world can join us for the awards announcements via Facebook Live! Make sure you follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AltFilmFest to watch.

WE SCREEN THE 6 BEST FILM FINALISTS FOR EACH QUARTER AT OUR QUARTERLY EVENT. All other Finalists (in many different categories) are in the running to win our IMDb-eligible awards.

Awards & Prizes

Each category (feature, short and super short) will have the following awards available per quarter (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter) all of which are IMDb eligible:

BEST DRAMA
BEST COMEDY
BEST ANIMATION
BEST EXPERIMENTAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST HORROR
BEST SCI-FI
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST CAST
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST MUSIC

BEST POSTER - photography contest

BEST FILM - the quarterly winners will also be interviewed and their film promo posted on our website. They will also receive the Best Film Trophy!

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD - voted by the live screening audience (small gathering, invite-only, private free show - we dont charge admission)

More categories are added depending on the types of entries we receive!!!

Printable PDF certificates will be available for download to all winners via our Facebook page.

Rules & Terms

AltFF accepts narrative, documentary, animation and experimental films.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
All films must be in English or have English subtitles.
No limit on number of submissions or production date.
All films must have an online screener.
Filmmakers retain the rights to their films.
Filmmakers are responsible for acquiring copyrights, licenses and releases for media used in their films.
Judges' decisions are final.

Submission categories are as follows:
Feature Films (40 minutes and over)
Short Films (5 to 40 minutes)
Super Short Films (1 to 5 minutes)
Posters (photography contest)

By submitting their film, filmmakers gives ALTFF the right to post their posters, trailers, website and social media links on our website.
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  • Justin Chakkalakkal

    Had a wonderful experience. Thanks alot.

    September 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Justin!

  • Erik-Anders Nilsson

    Amazing festival. Great work by great people.

    Erik-Anders Nilsson,
    Director, Producer, Writer, Actor

    September 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Erik!

  • Andrea Holton

    A great festival with great opportunities for new Filmmakers to showcase, lots awards and nominations

    September 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Andrea!

  • Jordan Mohr

    Thank you for selecting Hollywood Mouth 3 for Best Drama and Best Director (Semi-Finalists, Fall 2018). Also for having the nominations on your website so promptly and for the notifications updating us. AltFF is very organized and professional and thanks again for the recognition!

    September 2018
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    Thank you, Jordan!

  • Mind the Bump

    The AltFF is a wonderful festival. The communication is clear and on point. Seeing that it is IMDb eligible means it is also of great value for any filmmaker - seasoned or newcomer.
    We will definitely submit our future films again and want to extend our gratitude to everyone who is involved in making this festival shine. Thank you, guys, and see you soon.

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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much!