The Controlled Chaos Film Festival is a student-produced showcase by the Film and Television Production program at Western Carolina University. The annual festival features class, thesis, and independent films made by students at WCU. Faculty and guest judges select the screenings and awards.

Awards & Prizes

Crystal Award:
Best Picture

The Trailblazer Award - A special distinction for a graduating senior who has left an indelible mark on the FTP program

The Superstar Award - Given in recognition of excellent work produced on an FTP film set (this could apply to many things: the design of a prop, the composition of a song, the creation of a mask, etc., etc.)

FTP Craft Awards:
Outstanding Achievement in Editing
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography
Outstanding Achievement in Screenwriting
Outstanding Achievement in Directing

Acting Awards:
Outstanding Performer
Outstanding Ensemble Performance

Rules & Terms

This festival is only open to current students or recent graduates of the FTP program at Western Carolina University. A special waiver code will be required to submit.

Projects can only be submitted to CCFF *once* and should have been produced within the last 18 months.

Credits are required on submission.

Some projects may be selected on a contingent basis, with required changes based on faculty/judge feedback. Deadlines on these changes will be communicated in advance.