Note: Shorts do not need to be filmed on the playa.
Black Rock City Film Festival: Celebrating Artistic Expression at Burning Man
The highly anticipated Black Rock City Film Festival is back for its fifth edition, set to take place within the renowned Videogasm camp at Burning Man in Nevada. This immersive cinematic experience will showcase a diverse selection of films that embody the spirit of Burning Man and align with its Ten Principles.
As an event Black Rock City Film Festival invites filmmakers from around the world to submit their original works. Whether it's a thought-provoking documentary, an experimental film, or a breathtaking short, all submissions should align with one or more of Burning Man's Ten Principles, which include radical self-expression, communal effort, gifting and participation.
“The Black Rock City Film Festival aims to showcase films that embody the spirit of Burning Man and reflect the transformative power of artistic expression within a community. We're excited to witness the incredible talent and creativity that will emerge from this year's submissions."
To streamline the submission process, filmmakers are encouraged to submit their entries via the festival's official FilmFreeway page at https://filmfreeway.com/BlackRockCityFilmFestival . For more information about the Black Rock City Film Festival and submission guidelines, please visit the official festival website at https://blackrockcityfilmfestival.com
About the Black Rock City Film Festival:
The Black Rock City Film Festival is an annual cinematic celebration that takes place within the Videogasm camp at Burning Man in Nevada. It showcases films that align with the Ten Principles of Burning Man and highlights the transformative power of artistic expression. The festival provides a platform for filmmakers to share their work, connect with a vibrant audience, and celebrate the spirit of Burning Man.
Our awards are based solely around the 10 Principles of Burning Man, and we accept shorts, animations and music videos). If you have a film that touches on any of the 10 themes of Burning Man’s principles outlined below, then we potentially have an award for your film.
- Film that best represents the 10 Principles
- Best Documentary
- Best Animation
- Best Represents this years theme - CURIOUS & CURIOUSER
- Best Narrative Film
- Best of Show 2025