This is the home for action filmmakers! Join us in Las Vegas and lets showcase your ACTION SHORT FILMS!.
GainesCon International Film Festival is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated in SHOWCASING, EDUCATING, and PRODUCING the work of aspiring filmmakers within UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES and BEYOND, whose content lies within the realm of ACTION, SCI-FI, FANTASY, and HORROR genres!
A crucial component of our cause is strongly emphasizing the cultural representation of various ethnic and underrepresented groups within these genres.
We're also strong supporters of our military brothers and sisters. So, all show entree fees are wavied for active duty personnel and veterans.
The event will simultaneously be shown LIVE both IN-PERSON & VIRTUALLY . This will include workshops with industry professionals, along with additional entertainment in-between showings.
Having all this amazing content under one event won’t be fitting unless there was a way to award those with exceptional work. So, on the last day of the event, we have our award ceremony, "THE DRAGON AWARDS", where we award our "Dragon Trophies" to the years most exceptional films and performances. This beautiful trophy is designed by an amazing illustrator, Mr. David Jennings from Ireland with each hand painted by the fabulous makeup artist Mrs. Faith Rios, which makes each Dragon unique. It conveys your STRENGTH, VISION, & INTERNAL FLAME needed to complete any film project.
So, join us and lets showcase your exciting, action filled work to the world!
*All chosen submitters are automatically nominated within their respective categories. We ensure each film is carefully watched multiple times to gain a thorough understanding of the stories so each project can be judged fairly. We don't want to rush to judgment.
The "Red Dragon Trophy":
Best Picture
The "Golden Dragon Trophy":
Best Director
Best Male Actor
Best Female Actor
Best Visual Effects
Best Stunt Performance
Best Original Score
Best Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Choreography
Best Horror Short
Best Hair and Makeup
Best Documentary
Best Costume
Best Animation
The "Dragon Certificate"
Best Trailer
Best Action Sequence
Best "No Budget No Problem" short
Best Screenplay
*Dragon Trophy Winners will be notified soon after the virtual award ceremony on how to receive their award.*
1. Free Shipping for U.S residents.
2. International residents will be responsible for shipping.
*Dragon Certificate Winners will have their award mailed "free of charge".