The Leftover Film Festival focuses on the creativity that might have been overlooked, giving the stories you thought might never see the light of day, but are just as worthy of being seen, a space to be celebrated. This in-person event provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase their unique and unconventional stories, making it the perfect place for those “leftover” ideas to still pack a punch.

All short films and music videos of any genre under 14:59 are welcome, however, shorter submissions with a focus on dramatic and romantic elements are more likely to be awarded.

Awards & Prizes

· Best Cinematography
· Best Individual Performance
· Audience Choice

Rules & Terms

Films and Music Videos must be filmed and completed no earlier than January 1st, 2024.

*** ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. ***

** If the submitter or director, writer, cinematographer, and/or main lead (bare minimum of ONE REPRESENTATIVE PER SHORT FILM submission) does not/cannot commit to being physically present on the time and date of the festival, no award will be given. **

* If the band members or director, songwriter, cinematographer, and/or main lead (bare minimum of TWO REPRESENTATIVES PER MUSIC VIDEO submission if the MAJORITY of the band members are unable to be present) does not/cannot commit to being physically present on the time and date of the festival, their music video will not be shown. *

HERE ARE THE LIMITS OF WHAT CAN OR CANNOT BE SHOWN IN THE FESTIVAL AT THIS TIME:

• Try to not have any hateful speech towards religious groups or a persons’ sexual orientation (context may change that)

• ABSOLUTELY NO depictions animals or children in severe psychological or physical danger or harm

• Please limit your FILMS to be NO LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES

• Please limit your MUSIC VIDEO to be NO LONGER THAN 7 MINUTES

• Everything else is far game