The 3rd Anderson Island Film Festival is postponed until further notice. The committee will monitor the coronavirus situation in the months ahead until such time as health authorities deem it safe for groups to gather. Filmmakers your submitted films will be in consideration for next years festival.

Now in its third year, the Anderson Island Film Festival has has attained regional significance as an inspiration to emerging and established filmmakers. This year it will expand the number of awards it presents to include recognition for local and regional films.

Our mission:
Promoting community and creativity by:
- Showcasing the works of filmmakers regionally and worldwide.
- Selecting films that enrich, entertain, inform and provoke.
- Providing workshops on film-making and film appreciation to nurture a new generation of filmmakers.

Submissions are now being accepted in all categories, including documentaries, feature films, short films and animation.

Awards & Prizes
Best Feature Film - Anderson Island hand-crafted trophy
Best Short Film - Anderson Island hand-crafted trophy
Special Jury Award Feature Film - Anderson Island hand-crafted trophy
Special Jury Award Short Film - Anderson Island hand-crafted trophy
Audience Award Feature Film - Anderson Island hand-crafted trophy
Audience Award Short Film - Anderson Island hand-crafted trophy

New Categories
Best Local/Regional Feature Film - Anderson Island hand-crafted trophy
Best Local/Regional Short Film - Anderson Island hand-crafted trophy

The 2019 “Andy Awards” went to
Best Feature Film: Echo in the Canyon
Best Short Film: The Space Needle - A Hidden History
Special Jury Award, Feature Film: Young@Heart
Special Jury Award, Short Film: Side B
People’s Choice Award, Feature Film: Adrift
People’s Choice Award, Short Film: Heart of the Clan

Rules & Terms
I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree:

1 . I have read, understated and fully comply with all submission eligibility information, Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions of Entry, and Entry Eligibility requirements.
2 . To the best of my knowledge, all of the statements in this document are true.
3 . This film or video is not subject to any litigation nor is threatened by any litigation.
4 . I am duly authorized to submit this film to the festival.
5 . I hold Anderson Island Film Festival and Anderson Island Arts harmless from any damage to the print(s) or tape(s) en route or otherwise during the course of the festival’s possession of the film.
6 . I hold Anderson Island Film Festival, its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from my entry.
7 . I certify that I have full rights to the use of the music in the entered work.
8. Once an entry payment has been processed we cannot provide a refund. If a payment is disputed, the account holder may be subject to any fees.
9. I give permission for Anderson Island Film Festival to use stills, titles, copy, and/or information from the short or feature for promotional purposes
10. I give permission for Anderson Island Film Festival to screen the film at the 2019 Anderson Island Film Festival. I understand that by submitting my work for the Anderson Island Film Festival, I am also submitting for future Anderson Island Film Festival events and screenings. Any future screenings will only be done with my (the filmmaker) permission.
11. Entrant's name, address, and the production's title must be on each case or videotape / DVD.
12. If a film is invited to participate, the film must be shipped prepaid, insured and packed in proper containers or submitted online per festival request. Details will be provided upon selection.
13. Anderson Island Film Festival does not assume any liability for damage to prints due to improper containers.
14. Anderson Island Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Anderson Island Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.