The KAIJU INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is the ultimate creature-feature entertainment and mythology platform dedicated to celebrate the traditions of Halloween and The Day of the Dead(Día de los Muertos) as well as the enthusiastic achievements within the vast Kaiju monster genre including Action, Adventure, Thriller, Suspense, Fantasy, horror, Mythology, Paranormal, Sci-Fi and Supernatural content.

''THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED A HERO, IT NEEDS A MONSTER’’

Film themes can range from anything related to Aliens / Dinosaurs / Dragons / Werewolves / Vampires / Mutants / Titans / Robots / Androids / Humanoids / UFO’s / Godzilla / King Kong / Ghosts / Witches / Zombies / Mummies / Reaper / Centaurs / Minotaur / Gargoyles / Orcs / Elves / Trolls / Sasquatch / Bigfoot / Fairies / Mermaids / Unicorns / Spiders / Sharks / Anacondas / Crocodiles and any other myths & creatures associated with the term KAIJU.

The KAIJU INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL wants to emphasize, Recognize and Encourage the participation of filmmakers, actors and industry professionals in the genre of Monsters & Mutants.

ORIGIN OF SPECIES:
The festival name is inspired from the word ‘’KAIJU’’, (Japanese: 怪獣, kaijū, lit. "strange beast") which is a Japanese genre of films and television featuring giant monsters. The word can be used to describe any life form that is not a normal creature or a creature of this world. Mutants, aliens and supernatural beings all fall under this category, regardless of their moral standing.

OUR MISSION:
The Kaiju International Film Festival explores the diverse realms of genre cinema and provide a festive but professional atmosphere where emerging artists are given exposure, both locally and internationally. We aim to showcase the best in Hollywood and world cinema, discovering new talents and offering a platform through which artists and audiences can connect.

Awards & Prizes

FILM FESTIVAL CATEGORY AWARDS:
Film festival awards for selected films will be awarded to 1st place category winners only. Awards will be in the form of a custom made online Digital Certificate & winners will receive a Complimentary Term Membership to the IPITCH TV, Film and New Media Marketplace which is the Film and Television Industry's newest marketplace for Creators and Buyers of original projects for Film, TV & Web/Digital Media.

CATEGORIES:
Best Feature film - (1st place award*)
Best Short film - (1st place award*)
Best Animation film - (1st place award*)
Best Documentary film - (1st place award*)
Best Experimental film - (1st place award*)
Best TV Pilot - (1st place award*)
Best Trailer - (1st place award*)
Best Fan Film - (1st place award*)

PARTNERSHIP:
Our Collaborative Partnership features the exclusive membership deal with IPITCH TV Film, and New Media Market place, where film category winners receive a Complimentary Term Membership to the IPITCH TV, Film and New Media Marketplace! iPitch.tv is the Film and Television Industry's newest marketplace for Creators and Buyers of original projects for Film, TV & Web/Digital Media.
iPitch.tv bridges the gap between creators with new undiscovered pitches and entertainment industry professionals scouting for new ideas. iPitch.tv offers creators and filmmakers the opportunity to share their ideas in our marketplace for discovery by Entertainment Industry Executives and gives those Executives an unparalleled sourcing tool for fresh material.

SPECIAL GUEST STAR:
Our Special Guest Awards session strive to reach out & recognize established artists who influenced the Sci-Fi & Supernatural realm.

The Special Guest of 2021 is Dawna Lee Heising who has acted in over 100 feature films!

Dawna has appeared in over 100 films throughout her career, including features such as “Bad President,” “Blade Runner,” “RoboWoman,” “My Science Project,” “Scorpion Girl: The Awakening,” “Big Trouble in Little China,” “The Paradise Motel,” and “Amityville: Evil Never Dies.” She is thrilled to play Lisa in "PTSD: A Soldier's Revenge", which is written by award winning screenwriter Tom Anderson and stars Daniel Baldwin, Tom Sizemore, Tony Devon, and Robert LaSardo. Dawna will also be playing Lady Dark in Sean GK's epic "X The End Time".

Rules & Terms

The KAIJU INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL welcomes Animation and Live Action Features, Shorts, TV Pilots, and Trailers from all over the world in all aspects of the following genres:
Action, Adventure, Thriller, Suspense, Fantasy, horror, Mythology, Paranormal, Sci-Fi and Supernatural content.

FILM SUBMISSION ELIGIBILITY :
(Animation/Live-action/Documentary/Experimental/TV pilot/Trailer):

- Completed after January 1st, 2015
- Only completed films are accepted
- Short films of 40 mins or less
- Feature films of 40 mins or longer
- Films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English
- A previous limited screening or limited release in the U.S. or Internationally does not disqualify your film from consideration by the festival.

The Kaiju Film Festival cannot guarantee that the short- or feature films submitted will be selected and shown in public / on-line, as the festival selection members / committee will be the final arbiters.

The Kaiju Film Festival ONLY accepts online film screeners. Also any applicable submission fees must be paid online at time of your entry.

By submitting the film, the submitter agrees that:
1. Kaiju Film Festival can use trailers/teasers/film posters/stills for promotional purposes.
2. Entry fees are non-refundable.
3. The submitter owns all the rights to the film.
4. The submitter cannot withdraw the submission after the official selection announcement.

For more info regarding submissions please email us at:
kaijufilmfest@gmail.com

- Team KAIJU
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  • Andretti Dante

    A marvelous festival such a wonderful way to get your indie project out to the world 🌎 I highly recommend this festival trust me you will be happy to submit and I already have this festival on n my list of festivals to submit my future projects👍🏽👍🏽

    November 2023
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    Response from festival:

    We greatly appreciate your review and welcome to the Kaiju Family!

  • Richard Terrasi

    Thank you for awarding The Monster Mash an Honorable Mention! Me and Kevin Losani are honored and very excited. Thank you for having our film a part of your film festival!

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for participating, hope to see you at the next one!

  • John H Shelton

    Thank You for Showcasing my Kaiju/Godzilla Documentary. I really do wish the Festival Luck in 2023. 2022 was an Honour to be a part of. Thanks from the UK.

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    We greatly appreciate your review and welcome to the Kaiju Family!

  • Ash Hamilton

    Absolutely wonderful! Great communication and a wonderful lineup of films!

    November 2021
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  • Chris Bucher

    That was bloody awesome. Easy communication even across the continents and timezones and a great lineup. I'm happy and honored to be one of the first winners in this really great and fun festival. Winner prizes are awesome too!

    November 2021
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