Only 2 hours away from NYC, Hunter Mountain is the perfect festival destination bringing in many industry representatives to make your selection to this festival an exciting premiere event. Hunter Mountain Film Festival honors the skill of filmmaking by connecting ambitious independent artists who can learn, communicate, and network over the three-day festival. The insightful, thought-provoking films by these visionaries will be displayed throughout the three days, and awarded for the works of art that they are. Screening the best feature films, short films, web/new media, documentaries, student films, and music videos.
A great way to network with other fellow indie filmmakers and industry representatives while attending panels, screenings, and parties.
We set out to create a one of a kind film experience. At Hunter Mountain, we are not only creating a celebration of film but an interactive mountain adventure. For three days, you will be privy to many great films, parties, panels, q&a's, step and repeat, all while being surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery upstate New York has to offer.
Films will be judged by industry professionals.
AWARDS & PRIZES
Films considered "Official Selection" will receive an official HMFF 2019 festival laurel.
Jury will select 1 winner in each category.
Best Feature Film $200 prize
Best Director in a feature film
Best Actor in a feature film
Best Actress in a feature film
Best Short Film $100 prize
Best Director in a short film
Best Actor in a short film
Best Actress in a short film
Best Music Video
Best Web Series
Best Student Short Film
Best Documentary
The Steve & Carol Vanucchi Award
This award will be given to the filmmaker (whose film has been selected into the festival) who faced adversity and overcame those challenges. Please submit a min. 100 word essay as to why this person should be awarded. Send to Trev or Tatum @Huntermtnfilmfestival@gmail.com in the subject line please put Vanucchi Award to be considered.
The Rising Star Award
This award recognizes a performer in the field of film whose resume reflects ongoing and exceptional growth while demonstrating significant promise within the scope of the entertainment industry. A successful candidate’s resume embodies a performer whose exceptional work ethic contributes to the growing success of the performer.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Hunter Mtn Film Festival will be presenting the 1st annual Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes an individual who has performed an outstanding service and accomplishment spanning a career in tv/film/web. The award will be presented to the performer who, during their lifetime has made outstanding contributions to the tv/film/web industry.