Echelon Studios is proud to announce the first annual Echelon Studios International Film Festival (ESIFF), launching in January 2023.
Echelon has twenty-plus years of experience in acquiring, promoting, and licensing films in both domestic and worldwide markets. Some of our most popular titles include The Policeman’s Lineage, Shockwave 2, and The Gods 2.
Our goal as a festival is to be a distribution pipeline for independent filmmakers, provide them with educational resources for navigating distribution, and sell their projects on the film festival circuit.
The Festival supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works from emerging filmmakers and proudly embraces the passion, vision, and independent spirit of these talented artists. Through the integration of the local community and educational institutions, the Festival stimulates an interest in the study and appreciation of film and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to participate.
Virtual Panels
During the week before our screening, our panel of guests will talk about today’s subjects and matters relevant to independent film distribution and the industry, as well as encourage emerging talents such as actors, cinematographers, directors, producers, and writers to participate. Attendees will gain knowledge about how to prepare, package, and get their films distributed across the world. The panels will also educate filmmakers about navigating the film festival circuit, and gain insight to prepare for their next projects as well.
We are seeking films in six categories to compete for prizes and distribution deals.
Awards and Prizes
Submitted films will compete in the following six divisions:
- Best US Feature Film
- Best US Short
- Best International Feature Film
- Best International Short Film
- Best Doc
- Best Series
Prizes:
Winners: $1,000 USD Minimum Guarantee cash prize towards the Winner of the category (recoupable) + Distribution deals x 9 Categories
Nominees: Distribution Deals with Echelon + Sponsor’s prizes (if available)
General submission: At Festival organizer’s discretion.
There’s also a prize for a free-round trip airline ticket anywhere in the U.S.