NOTE: THE INTERNATIONAL CATEGORIES HAVE REACHED CAPACITY AND WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING INTERNATIONAL FILMS. ALL OTHERS, PLEASE USE THE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY WHEN SUBMITTING.
PLEASE REVIEW THE "RULES & TERMS" SECTION BEFORE SUBMITTING.
We host the Cultural Cinema Showcase annually to highlight and celebrate cultural diversity. Culture is not just one's race, nationality, or heritage. Culture is also about one's way of life.
Before submitting, please be certain your film is aligned with the category you are submitting to. Films that are not theme/category appropriate will be disqualified. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
THEMES & CATEGORIES:
Our showcase highlights underrepresented stories and/or underrepresented storytellers. Specifically, we seek submissions in the following main categories: Specific annual theme (if any, it will be announced and will feature a category), African American/Black/Caribbean; Asian American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino/a/e, International, Students, and local Huntington Beach filmmakers and/or films celebrating the "culture" of Huntington Beach - surfing, biking, ocean conservation.
2022-2023 THEME: "STAND UP. SPEAK TRUTH." Although we accept most film types, family friendly content addressing this theme will be heavily sought and considered.
OUR CITY & PARTNERSHIPS:
Huntington Beach is a seaside city within Orange County in Southern California. Known for its beautiful beach, mild climate, and excellent surfing, it earned the nickname of Surf City USA. This event is sponsored by Dominion InnerTainment in partnership with the Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee, HBTV, and The Huntington Beach Public Library.
MISSION & BACKGROUND:
The Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee inspires and promotes mutual understanding, respect, safety and the wellbeing of all in our community through education and engagement. The Huntington Beach community-wide effort to promote human dignity is an important element in building a better community. In support of this mission, we select films that promote healthy conversation and create interactive dialogue circles to further the various causes within the community.
Plaque/Award/Trophy presented to the top 3 films - award winner must be present to receive award; Additional top performing, family-friendly films will be selected for HBTV - Huntington Beach's dedicated channel, digital Laurels, selected panel invitations, Official selections and High-Commendation films will screen in-person (COVID guidelines permitted); All films - Honorable Mentions, Official Selections and High Commendation films will be announced on our website. All submitting filmmakers will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual networking event a few days before the live screenings.