Meet filmmakers in person at the Red Carpet, Awards Ceremony and Q&A after screenings. We’ll present local, national and international productions. Enjoy premieres and AWARD winning films previously screened at other famous film festivals around the world. Comedies, dramas, animations, you name it.

Our festival has made a commitment to the community and environment.
This year we have chosen to support CAPE (Center For Animal Protection & Education), Free Arts for Abused Children and Local Animal Shelter in Burbank, CA by directly donating 10% of all festival ticket and t-shirt sales.

Because of the covid-19, we move 2020 live event to August, 2021.

Awards & Prizes

All winners will get Golden Trophies. 35mm film in Stone. Heavy, hand made Trophies.

1st Place WINNER, 2nd and 3rd Place WINNERS will get Prizes from our sponsors.

All accepted filmmakers will be invited and get a ALL FILMS PASS to enjoy all screenings, Q&As and more.

Rules & Terms

1. Only work created after 2015 is acceptable.
2. No religious, political, porn films.
3. All entries should be sent via FilmFreeway. Please don't send discs (CDs, DVDs, BluRays) or any downloadable files to us directly, such as high-resolution posters or other digital media.
4. We do not accept "work in progress" versions. Make sure your work is finished.
5. By submitting to the festival you confirm that you own the rights to the work submitted.
6. No Premiere status is required.
6. No Premiere status is required.
7. We select and screen around 20-30 films a year. If you are selected we'll ask you for a copy of the film and permission to use 30-60 seconds of it for festival trailer.
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  • Suzy Stein

    This festival was lovely. They were in constant communication, allowing as many of the cast and crew to be present. Very nice and supportive people.

    October 2019
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  • Richard T. Wilson

    I was so honored to have my script, 'The Silence We Keep' in the company of such a quality group of fellow artists! Great vibe all around - thank you, Mark Mos for this wonderful opportunity!

    October 2019
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  • Ian Rayburn

    Our first time at this festival and will definitely be submitting again! Great set up and communication from Mark. The screening and awards ceremony was a blast and the extra swag bags was a great little extra! Great festival!!

    September 2019
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  • Wes Scarpias Gonzales

    This was my first festival and we had such a great time. Will definitely be back!

    September 2019
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