Film festival

Awards & Prizes

PRIZES
$100 AMEX gift card for BEST FULL FEATURE
$100 AMEX gift card for BEST DOCUMENTARY
$75 AMEX gift card for BEST SHORT VIDEO
$75 AMEX gift card for BEST MUSIC VIDEO

AWARDS
Best Drama
Best Action Video
Best Comedy
Best Originality

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Producer

Best Editor

Best Director

Best Cinematographer

Best Child Actor (age 16 and younger)

Best Child Producer (age 16 and younger)

Best Child Actress (age 16 and younger) 

Best Student Director

Rules & Terms

The dialogue is required to be in English. There are no requirements as to when your project was filmed.

No hard copies will be accepted. Please use submission link.

The person(s) submitting the project must have the legal authority to submit the film and allow it to be screened publicly. By submitting, the submitter confirms they have all the necessary rights for the screening of the film submitted, to be exhibited at the festival.

Student entries require proof, i. e. current student I.D. which can be emailed to info@filmendowment.com.

Selected videos will be shown at the festival. Excerpts from selected films, trailers and stills may also be screened or published online to assist in promoting the festival.

This in person festival will take place on in Nashville, Tenn on Sept 26, 2026
8 Reviews
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  • Kevin Mumphrey

    My first time attending but wont be my last

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Kevin; we really enjoyed your video. —

  • Kevin Stephenson

    Excellent. I enjoyed interacting with Bridget Vaughan, President
    Film Endowment. I hope we get a chance to collaborate on future film projects.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Hi Kevin; it was nice seeing you as well. We will keep u posted on our future events. Thanks; Bridget

  • Charles Maxwell

    Wonderful venue, we are so grateful to be considered! Much love!

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Charles; this was our first time at NECAT which is a great facility. Bridget

  • Patrick McNerney

    I had a great experience with this festival from start to finish. Communication was clear, timely, and professional throughout the process, which is always appreciated as a filmmaker. It was especially refreshing to see real, in-person screenings and events that genuinely celebrate the films and bring the community together. I’m also honored that The Sanguine was awarded Best Adventure Film. I would absolutely recommend this festival to other filmmakers and thank this festival for supporting indie film.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Patrick; congrats on your project and thanks for participating Bridget

  • Kaitlyn Williams

    A wonderful opportunity for filmmakers! So grateful for this opportunity!

    September 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Kaitlyn, we enjoyed watching your feature, The Eye of the Catfish. Please let us know when it goes into distribution.