The ConCarolinas Film Festival, taking place annually during ConCarolinas - North Carolina's largest and longest-running multi-genre fan convention - is dedicated to the art of the genre-fiction film and the expression of independent filmmakers. Now celebrating 14 years, the ConCarolinas Film Festival has created a setting for local, national, and international filmmakers to showcase artistic visions surrounding Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Comedy, Drama, Fandom, Animation and Action/Adventure, AND we have recently expanded our submissions to welcome feature films!

The ConCarolinas Film Festival recognizes filmmakers across the globe!

Awards & Prizes

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS:
Best in Show ($150 Cash Prize)
Best International Film
Best North American Film
Best Feature Film
Best Micro-Short (5 minutes or less)
and The "Spirit of Indie Film" Award (presented to the regional filmmaker that best exemplifies making positive impacts on the independent film community)

OTHER AWARDS:
Best Actor and Best Actress
Best Genre Shorts (Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense)
Best Cinematography
Best Special Effects
Best Fan Film
Best Animation
Best Original Screenplay
and various others!

Rules & Terms

Entry Rules and Submission Guidelines

• All films must be Fiction and/or Genre-Related (sci-fi, fantasy, horror, comedy, drama, suspense, animation, etc.)

• All Short Films must be no more than 30 minutes in length (including opening and closing credits).

• All Feature Films must be at least 60 minutes in length (including opening and closing credits).

• All entries must be accompanied by a brief synopsis and/or artist statement.

• All footage submitted to the ConCarolinas Film Festival may be used by ConCarolinas for reasons including, but not limited to, promotion, advertising, etc.

• All films must be available to festival management for download in the event of selection into the festival.

• No unsolicited waivers will be granted to any submitter for any reason. Please do not e-mail us asking for a waiver code or you will be blocked and permanently disqualified from the festival.

• Submission fees are non-refundable and will not be returned for any reason. If a submission is not selected or disqualified, entrants will not receive a fee refund.

• We do not pay screening fees, and we never will.

• All selections and award winners are chosen by the ConCarolinas Film Festival Jury and their decisions are final.

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  • Pedro Jaen R.

    good festival! Interesting content. You help greatly to promote new films and authors.

    June 2023
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  • Russell Emanuel

    Great film festival that treated us well! Thank you so much!

    June 2023
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  • Ryan G. Kelly

    Very sad to have missed this, but this is a great festival. Excellent communication, good programming, and run by nice people who really care about supporting independent artists.

    June 2022
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  • William Lilly

    Though I was unable to attend, I really appreciate ConCarolinas having our film as part of the festival. If things go accordingly and my schedule allows, I will see everyone at the 2023 festival. Thanks to you all!

    June 2022
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  • Matthew DeCapua

    ConCarolinas Short Film Festival 2021 was a ton of fun! We definitely recommend this festival.

    June 2021
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