Welcome to Everything Holiday Film Festival! We are a holiday film festival and screenplay contest. Our passion is showcasing the best stories of the season, whether you're a seasoned professional or a newbie. We want to hear from you – all mediums are welcome!

Our festival takes place in Panama City Beach, which is renowned for its stunning beaches. We're excited the beach front Hampton Inn is hosting us for our second year!

In addition to film screenings and Q&As, we will host daily panels, live events and mixers that will provide you with a wealth of information and valuable networking opportunities.

From the scary to sweet, faith-based, patriotic and even made-up holidays - we can't wait to hear from you!

We believe in spreading joy, cheer and chills throughout the year, and we have created a unique festival that does just that. Our holiday film festival and screenplay contest bring together the best holiday-themed works of film, photography, music and comedy from around the world.

To celebrate our event's location in Sunny Florida, you'll find we've included opportunities for projects about and/or filmed in Florida.

Happy Holidays! Happy Creating!

Awards & Prizes

Writing Projects
Supportive Feedback on all writing projects
Notes are on a 4-6 week turnover
Panel offers support and professional feedback
Live Stage Reading for ALL WRITING FINALISTS at Festival

15 - 20 AWARDS Presented at Festival (subject to change)
Best Documentary
Best Holiday Feature
Best Holiday Short
Best Thriller/Horror Feature
Best Thriller/Horror Short
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Edit
Best Music Performance
Best Photo/Photo Series
Best Lyrics
Best Poetry
Best Original Song
Best Holiday Screenplay
Best Holiday Album

Rules & Terms

1. No fee waiver. All entires are non-refundable.
2. All written submissions must be in English.
3. Foreign Language Films welcome, but must have English subtitles.
4. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted.
5. Decisions of the panel are final.
6. Submissions must be the entrant's original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any rights of third parties.

19 Reviews
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  • Veronica R. Tabares

    The nicest group of people you could ever meet! Great festival.

    December 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you! It was wonderful getting to connect with you, We can't wait to see you again!!

  • Courtney Lee Simpson

    Thank you so much for the nominations. Your festival was a blessing to be a part of. Thank you for your fantastic communication 🙏

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    We are so happy you are part of the Everything Holiday Film Festival Family now and can't wait to follow your work! Always rooting for you and your team!!

  • Peter Galipeau

    I was so happy that Yule Log was screened and received 'Best Spirted Film' Award at the fest. I loved the live screenplay readings, not many tests do this and it was a great way to enliven the programming from just watching film, of which there were some great ones here. Aurora is a kind, caring, communicative host. Great fest.

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    It was a delight to showcase Yule Log and celebrate it with the Best Spirited Film Award. I’m thrilled you enjoyed the live screenplay readings — building community and bringing stories to life is such a core part of what we want EHFF to be.
    Thank you for being part of the EHFF Family and for making the trip to spend the weekend with us. Your encouragement and kindness help make the festival what it is.

  • Tony Calkins

    Honored to receive "Best Director of a Holiday Short Film" for our film "The Crimes of Santa Claus." Aside from that, it was a fantastic event where forming connections with other filmmakers was a top priority, as social events were built in. The film selection was great, and the live screenplay readings were outstanding. Aurora was a great host and so nice. Highly recommend. Go in person if you are able.

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    It was an absolute joy to screen The Crimes of Santa Claus and to present you and Mycheal with the Best Director of a Holiday Short Film award — so well deserved. I’m thrilled to hear the social events, filmmaker connections, and the live screenplay readings all resonated with you.

    And thank you for jumping in and being part of the staged readings — you brought so much fun and energy! We’re so grateful you are part of the EHFF Family! Your kindness, talent, and enthusiasm helped make this year truly special.

  • Cathleen Ireland

    Great event! Thank you so much for choosing my song, ARGYLE CHRISTMAS, for BEST ORIGINAL SONG. It was such a pleasure working with you!

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    It was such a joy featuring Argyle Christmas last year and honoring it with Best Original Song. And seeing it return this year for the music video to take home Best Musical Performance was truly special.

    It’s always a pleasure working with you. Thank you for being part of the EHFF Family and for sharing your beautiful music with us year after year!