The Crescent City Film Festival is a student-run festival produced by students at Loyola University in New Orleans. This festival is focused on celebrating the DIY spirit of independent and avant-garde cinema.

The Festival will showcase short films and features of all genres, documentaries, experimental films, and music videos.

If selected, your film must be available as a digital file. No physical media will be accepted.

Your film must have been completed in 2020 or later.

Foreign language films must be subtitled in English with encoded subtitles. A working screener that is accessible via your film’s profile on FilmFreeway. Anything other than a screener for the film will not be considered. Likewise, if your submission screener is inaccessible due to an inaccurate password, we cannot guarantee that your film will be considered.

The filmmaker consents to allowing their film to be shared in its entirety with the Crescent City Film Festival staff, including volunteer student screeners.

It is the responsibility of the filmmaker to acquire authorization for copyrighted material that may be used in their film. The filmmaker will hold harmless CCFF from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney and court fees) which may be incurred by reason of any claim.

We do not pay screening fees or guarantee travel or distribution for filmmaker.

Accepted films will be required to submit an image and a short description.

We reserve the right to refuse any submission without refund of submission fees. Films submitted after 20 days are not eligible for refunded fees.

Awards will be given by jury. Exhibition formats are required to be submitted in advance of the festival and must be either Pro-Res or H.264 file formats. We will not accept physical media or DCPs.

By submitting, the filmmaker acknowledges and agrees that they shall be bound by these terms.

Please email crescentcityfilmfestival@gmail.com if you have any further questions.

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  • Christopher Matthew Spencer

    We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have "The Red Market" IG: @theredmarketfilm featured at your event. The entire team, from Brian Cutler Actors Studio to the dedicated students and alumni from Dodge College at Chapman University, appreciates your support and recognition. Being seen and celebrated by your audience is an honor we hold dearly.

    June 2026
  • Annie Acker

    So glad my experimental short was selected for this festival! The organizers were easy to work with and professional. I love seeing a variety of styles and genres showcased!!

    April 2026
  • Leth Luangphasy

    I appreciate being part of your event. I hope it was a great turnout.

    April 2026
  • Pierre GAFFIÉ

    Good communication from the festival's staff. I recommand. Pierre Gaffié ("The forest of souls")

    April 2026
  • Thanks for selecting my short film, Dare! Sorry that I wasn’t able to attend but I’ve been watching on social media and it seemed killer! ❤️‍🔥

    April 2024