FrostyFest is a holiday-themed winter performing arts festival in Hollywood that welcomes artists of all backgrounds and producing levels.

The festival is lightly curated: the only requirement is that the films are seasonally appropriate.

Now, when we say "seasonally appropriate," that is not a euphemism for "Christmas festival." To the contrary, we want stories as diverse and numerous as the different ways humans celebrate the season! And there are a lot! Time Magazine has a list of eleven major religious and secular holidays that happen in December alone. All are welcome!

Have a new take on A Christmas Carol? Excellent!

A deep dive into the traditions surrounding Makar Sankranti? Perfect!

A Hanukkah noir musical? Love it.

A New Year's Eve door-slamming farce? Bring it on.

A Rocky musical for Boxing Day? ... I mean, that's how Boxing Day works, right?

Regardless, FrostyFest is a performing arts holiday season celebration!

FrostyFest started in 2024 as a theatre festival. This year, we're adding a film festival component! There will be three screening sessions during the ten-day long festival. Group 1 and Group 2 will be the initial screenings for the Official Selections (five films in each line-up). Group 3 will be made up of the Audience Choice and Judge's Choice winners from Groups 1 and 2.

Awards & Prizes

Best in Fest
Audience Choice (Group 1)
Audience Choice (Group 2)
Judges Selection (Group 1)
Judges Selection (Group 2)
Wild Card Award
The Spirit of the Holidays Award

Rules & Terms

- FrostyFest Film is open to the United States and International entries.

- Multiple entries are accepted.

- Entry fees are non-refundable.

- Films must be under 20 minutes, otherwise they will be disqualified [without refund].

- Foreign language entries must have English language subtitles.

- Entries must include contact information, with both an email address and phone number if possible. Any physical materials mailed in, must be labeled with submitter contact information.

- For physical materials submitted, please submit in sturdy containers and/or bubble wrap to avoid damage. No fiber filled envelopes. Materials will not be returned to the submitters.

- FrostyFest Film has the right to screen any film or projects submitted to FrostyFest Film.

- If [a film is] officially selected, it is the responsibility of the submitter to send the festival their film in digital format, as requested by festival.

- Screening copies and marketing materials will not be returned to the submitter, unless a pre-paid return mailer is included.

- All decisions made by the festival are final and at their discretion.
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  • Ryan Dylan Wargnier

    Such a great festival with so many fun and exciting films! The awesome team behind it really went above and beyond and ensured that we were taken care of, informed at all times, and really let our film shine! Highly recommend

    February 2026
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