American Motion Pictures Festival (AMPF): Showing Your Film Beyond the Borders.

The American Motion Pictures Festival (AMPF) is a high-stakes launchpad for identity, movement, and memory. Organized by a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a filmmaker-first organization dedicated to a singular mission: Showing your film beyond the borders. Whether those borders are geographic, cultural, or the limits of traditional genre, AMPF provides the professional platform to break through.

🏆 Join a Global Community
With over 400+ submissions expected this year, AMPF is a highly competitive stage for international talent. We don't just screen films; we break boundaries. Our unique structure offers a year-round "ladder" to success:

Monthly Global Recognition: A year-round jury cycle that awards top-tier international talent and provides immediate industry visibility.

The Grand Yearly Finale: An elite selection of Monthly Winners qualify for our flagship live screening event in Greater Atlanta to compete for the prestigious "Film of the Year."

The Signature Trophy: Grand Finale winners receive our custom-crafted Slate & Wood Trophy—a heavy-weight, artisanal symbol of excellence for your shelf.

🔥 The "Hollywood of the South" Advantage
Based in Greater Atlanta—the world’s #1 film production hub—AMPF sits at the epicenter of the industry. Surrounded by giants like Trilith Studios and Tyler Perry Studios, our festival offers filmmakers a direct pipeline into a landscape where multicultural narratives thrive alongside world-class production capabilities.

✌ The Non-Profit Difference
As a 501(c)(3) organization, our mission is your success. 100% of your submission fees are reinvested into festival infrastructure, marketing your work, and creating a prestigious environment where your voice can be heard. We don't just take fees; we build careers.

🎥 Now Accepting Submissions
We seek the bold, the underrepresented, and the visionary. We invite storytellers to share works that explore cross-cultural perspectives, hybrid identities, and unique storytelling that refuses to stay within the lines. Whether you are an emerging voice or an established artist, this is your opportunity to share your vision with engaged audiences and industry power players.

Your selection includes access to:
⦿ High-Definition Grand Finale Screenings in professional Atlanta venues.
⦿ Live Filmmaker Q&As and industry-focused panels.
⦿ VIP Networking Mixer at the heart of the Georgia film scene.
⦿ Press Exposure designed to take your career beyond the borders.

The road to the Grand Finale starts here. Submit today and let the world see your vision.

Awards & Prizes

🏆 Awards & Prizes: American Motion Pictures Festival
The American Motion Pictures Festival (AMPF) honors visionary storytellers who dare to take their craft Beyond the Borders. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, our awards are more than just accolades—they are a commitment to your journey as a filmmaker.

đź“… The Monthly Awards Series
Every month, our jury evaluates global submissions to recognize excellence across all genres. Monthly recognition serves as the primary gateway to the Annual Grand Finale.

Monthly Winner: The top honor for each category.

Outstanding Achievement: Awarded to films demonstrating exceptional craft in specific fields (Cinematography, Editing, Performance).

Official Selection: Recognition for films that meet our high standards for "Beyond the Borders" storytelling.

What you receive: High-resolution Gold/Platinum Laurels and a verifiable Digital Achievement Certificate to boost your film’s IMDb and marketing presence.

🎬 The "Beyond the Borders" Grand Finale (Annual)
The year culminates in our flagship Annual Festival in Greater Atlanta. Only the elite Monthly Winners and Finalists qualify to compete for our top-tier honors:

The AMPF Grand Jury Prize: Our highest honor, awarded to the film that most powerfully transcends cultural and cinematic borders.

Film of the Year: The "Best in Show" across all categories.

🏅 The Signature AMPF Trophy
Grand Finale winners take home a physical symbol of their achievement: The AMPF Slate & Wood Trophy.

The Design: A custom-crafted, heavy-weight slab of polished black slate set in a minimalist walnut base. It is designed to be a permanent, artisanal centerpiece on any filmmaker's shelf.

Industry Policy: Trophies are presented free of charge to winners in attendance at the Grand Finale. In line with standard festival practice, winners who cannot attend may have their physical trophies shipped to them for a standard production and handling fee.

🌍 Beyond the Screening: Exposure & Networking
Hollywood of the South Access: Winners receive exclusive entry to our Industry VIP Mixer, putting you in the same room as production professionals from Atlanta’s booming film hub (Trilith, Tyler Perry Studios).

Global Visibility: Monthly winners are featured in our "Winner’s Circle" on the AMPF website and social media, ensuring your work travels far beyond its point of origin.

Non-Profit Mission: Because we are a non-profit, your success is our ROI. We reinvest in our filmmakers through targeted social media promotion and press outreach for our top winners.

Rules & Terms

1. Eligibility: Films must have been completed within the last 5 years to be eligible for submission.

2. Language & Subtitles: Films in languages other than English must include hardcoded English subtitles. Films without required subtitles will be disqualified without refund.

3. International Submissions: AMPF proudly accepts entries from filmmakers worldwide, regardless of nationality or location.

4. Screening License (PPR): By submitting your film, you grant the American Motion Pictures Festival a non-exclusive license to screen the film publicly during both the monthly selection sessions and the annual Grand Finale event. This license applies to all films chosen as an "Official Selection," "Monthly Winner," or "Annual Finalist."

5. Annual Screening Qualification: Monthly winners and finalists of each category will automatically qualify for consideration for the Annual Screening Event (Grand Finale), where they will compete for top honors, including "Film of the Year."

6. Promotional Use & Trailers: By submitting, you grant AMPF the right to use still frames, posters, trailers, and clips (up to 60 seconds) from your film for promotional purposes across web, social media, monthly promotional trailers, and print. This includes the right to feature award-winning work in festival highlight reels.

7. Intellectual Property & Liability: The submitter warrants that they hold all necessary rights for the exhibition of the film (including music rights and third-party copyrighted material). The submitter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AMPF, its affiliates, partners, and staff from any claims, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of the screening of the film.

8. No Guarantees or Refunds: Submission does not guarantee acceptance or screening. All submission fees are non-refundable, regardless of selection status.

9. Trophies & Attendance: While winners are encouraged to attend the Grand Finale, AMPF is not responsible for travel or lodging expenses. Digital certificates and laurels are provided to monthly winners. Physical trophies awarded at the Grand Finale are free to recipients in attendance; trophies for absent winners may be shipped at the filmmaker’s expense.

10. Category Flexibility: AMPF reserves the right to introduce new award categories (e.g., Best Thriller, Best Sci-Fi, Best LGBT+, etc.) or eliminate categories that do not receive a minimum number of qualified entries in a given cycle.

11. Organizer Discretion: AMPF reserves the right to change, cancel, or re-schedule festival dates, venues, awards, or programming at its sole discretion, without prior notice.

12. Liability Disclaimer: AMPF and its partners assume no responsibility for travel or attendance-related losses or expenses incurred due to changes in the festival's scheduling, programming, or operations.