Cge film series competition

Since 1996, Cine Gear Expo has served film and video industry professionals by providing them the opportunity to see the newest, cutting-edge equipment; to learn about new production services; and, network with peers all within a comfortable studio lot environment. Cine Gear Expo is an acclaimed and well attended event attracting over 16,000 professionals from more than 60 countries each year in Los Angeles, California.

As we prepare for our 2025 event, we welcome filmmakers to submit their projects, with a focus on craft, to our Film Series. Categories include Music Videos, Independent Short Films, and Student Films.

The Film Series at Cine Gear Expo is a great screening experience! We are one of the few festivals in the world to screen on a working film studio lot, and currently the only one in the heart of Hollywood. In addition to two badges, good for all screenings, selected projects will receive tickets to the VIP Party and awards ceremony, and a chance to take home amazing prize packages. For the chance to showcase your work to an audience of industry professionals, submit your film today.

Awards & Prizes

Prize packages are granted to the winners of each category, featuring thousands in production prizes. 2024 prize packages totaled over $15,000 USD in gear, lighting, and services and were generously sponsored by Aputure, Creamsource, Blackmagic Design, Cintegral Fiilex, Film Craft Studio Gear and more.

*Filmmakers must be present to collect prize package.

Rules & Terms

For Student Competition Only:
• You must be a currently registered student in order to submit your film/video and include an upload of your current Student ID card or proof of current registration. No Exceptions.
• If you are recently graduated (i.e., you graduated 2 years or less prior to screening) you must have been a student when the film was made.
• Students who began their project in school and have graduated but have not completed their project, must have completed the film within 6 months of graduation. Proof of registration or student ID required.

For All Categories:
• The applicable entry fee is nonrefundable.
• All filmmakers will be notified via email of acceptance. Please continuously check your SPAM folder as email from FilmFreeway will often go there.
• If your film is selected, you will be asked to provide a full EPK: B&W and color stills from the film; press materials; trailer or clip/teaser, and a digital poster.
• If your film is selected, film files will be due to our DCP partner, AutoDCP, no later than May 1, 2025.
• The entrant will be responsible for all shipping fees.
• Titles produced in languages other than English must have legible English
subtitles.
• The selection committees’ and juries’ decisions are final.

Cine Gear Expo, Inc. reserves the right to make any necessary changes in
regulations or Film Series scheduling.

By submitting to The Film Series at Cine Gear Expo on FilmFreeway, you agree that you have read, understand, and accept our terms.

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  • Will Maloney

    An incredible one-day festival within the CineGear Expo. A solid variety of short films, music videos, and commercials….all screened at the beautiful Steven Ross theater inside Warner Bros.

    Thank you Tracy and CineGear. Film Series should be on every filmmaker’s radar!

    June 2024
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  • Ramzi Abed

    It was an absolute honor and blast to have my music video for Night Crickets screened at this incredible event. The Samuel J. Ross Theater was a fantastic venue, and I had so much fun during the Q&A and at the Awards Party that evening. Thank you so much for selecting the video and for the wonderful time!

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your experience at our event! Thank you for submitting your film. It was a pleasure to screen it.

  • Lance Haoyuan Li

    Amazing festival, thanks for the award and gift!

    July 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the event!

  • Martin Otto

    OK, a little biased because we won Best Music Video this year, but a total pleasurable experience overall. Helpful, resourceful and AMAZING prizes! They really look after you and make you feel proud to be involved.

    August 2022
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    Response from festival:

    We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience and the fantastic prize package from our valued sponsors!

  • Michael Kehoe

    I think due to covid this festival was not at its full potential.

    October 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your feedback. Due to COVID, we had to hold our Film Series Competition screenings virtually for this year. We look forward to holding in-person screenings again for future events.