Antelope Valley College is hosting its annual Independent Film Festival Friday, March 6th & Saturday, March 7th at the Performing Arts Theater.

The Antelope Valley College Independent Film Festival’s goal is to celebrate films, filmmaking and the art of cinema, while educating and engaging the community with two days of screenings and panel discussions with filmmakers. It is our hope to provide a venue for filmmakers to exhibit their latest work, meet other filmmakers and discuss their work and their process while at the same time providing audience feedback though Q&A sessions.

We are seeking short and feature length narrative films as well as documentary films from all genres.

For our program we are looking for the following submissions:

-Feature Length Narrative (Drama, Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction)
-Feature Length Documentary
-Short Narrative (Drama, Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction)
-Short Documentary
-Animated Feature Length
-Animated Short
-Student Feature Length
-Student Short

Time Categories:
Feature Length (All Genres) Narrative, Documentary, Animated or Student= 70+ minutes
Short Length (All Genres) Narrative, Documentary, Animated or Student= 69 minutes or less

Awards & Prizes

Film Awards:

Best Narrative Feature Film
Best Narrative Short Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Animation Film
Best Student Film
Best High School Student Film

Rules & Terms

-Submissions must have been completed no earlier than September 2022 to be eligible.
-More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be submitted individually.
-All films selected to be screened at the festival must be captioned. Therefore, the submissions must be captioned or the filmmakers will need to give Antelope Valley College permission to Caption the submission before screening.
-Films produced in languages other than English must have legible English subtitles.
-Entrants assume all responsibility for clearing music and other copyrighted materials associated with the film being submitted.
-The selection committees’ and juries’ decisions are final.
-If your film is selected, you will be asked to provide digital stills and art work from the film.
-If accepted you will be asked to provide Antelope Valley College with an H.264 or high quality .Mp4 of your project to screen at the festival.
-Applicants acknowledge that by submitting these materials it gives Antelope Valley College the right to use images and video from your film for programming and promotional materials.

Submissions & Process:

-Applicants must apply using the entry form via FilmFreeway.
-Applicants must provide an uploaded .MP4 file with the film for entry. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the file is operational.

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  • Anna Palmtag

    Wonderful festival - very communicative with the filmmakers and made sure everyone was included in the Q&A in whatever capacity they could be there!

    March 2025
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  • Justin Kyle Green

    Excellent festival! Kevin North cares about film and filmmakers and this festival really showed this. A wide variety of films chosen from all over the world. And a solid student showcase from local high school and college talent. AVC is truly lucky to have him and this festival. Well done. Will submit again in with future projects!

    March 2025
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  • MASC Plus

    Honoured to be screened. A very well organized event.

    March 2025
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  • Jennifer Uihlein

    Participating in the Antelope Valley Film Festival was an inspiring and deeply gratifying experience. I was honored that my documentary, Notes on a Page, was selected for screening. The festival's recognition of our dual message—encouraging filmmakers to find their unique voice and emphasizing the power of storytelling, irrespective of budget or resources—resonated strongly with my intent to connect specifically with a college audience.

    One of the highlights was the festival's thoughtful approach in facilitating my remote participation from the East Coast. Being able to beam in virtually for the post-screening Q&A created a meaningful connection, allowing for engaging dialogue and interaction with attendees despite geographical distances. This inclusive spirit made the entire experience even more rewarding.

    The Antelope Valley Film Festival stands out for its genuine commitment to uplifting filmmakers and fostering community through storytelling. I wholeheartedly recommend this festival to filmmakers seeking a supportive and enriching platform to showcase their work.

    March 2025
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  • John Gordon

    Fine people running an effective and thoughtful program. Honored to be a part of it.

    March 2025
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