Update~ February 16, 2022~ We will send out notifications to filmmakers regarding acceptance status at the end of this month.
The festival is a little later this year, as we are scheduling with YourTV once again to provide televion broadcast. It looks like April 7 to 10 will be the big days!
This festival is the film equivalent of the deep cut on your fav record. That amazing track that never makes the airwaves, but to you and yours, out rocks the single.
So we want you to dig deep. We want to screen the cinema from the edge, the fringe frames that need to be seen and shared. We want your awesome films.
We're looking for ALL genres (except horror), as well as works that don't easily fit in to any specific box. We'll have different blocks of films, and depending on what we receive will determine the categories.
Update: July 1, 2021. We are planning major changes for 2022...including a name change...yes, there is some big news coming.
Update: Due to the health concerns posed by Covid-19, the festival dates are subject to change. We may also present the fest in a "virtual" manner--online, or otherwise--so as to ensure the safety of all film fans within the city. Here's hoping things are better by February 2022. Last year we had a four night show on YourTV. We'll be doing that again, although keep in mind acceptance to the fest does not guarantee a spot in out televised special. Accepted features will only screen at the live event.
But here's what we're envisioning, film blocks under the themes of:
Action
Thrillers
Comedy
Experimental films
Art house / mind blowing films
Home movies
Road movies
Cheese movies
Drama
Documentaries
Yes, the categories are wide, but a deep cut doesn't limit itself to one genre. Show us what you've got, we can't wait to watch. We love indies, and we love keeping things weird in North Bay!
This is a juried festival and winners will receive the Deep Cut Award for various categories.