The Maine Film Festival serves as a vibrant platform for filmmakers of all experience levels, showcasing a diverse array of global talent while fostering connections and collaboration among visual artists. By celebrating both seasoned filmmakers and emerging voices, the festival not only rewards artistic excellence but also encourages growth and networking within the The festival provides a platform for filmmakers to share their experiences, learn from each other, and gain valuable insights into the industry. By celebrating the diversity of cinematic styles and stories, the Maine Film Festival inspires filmmakers to push the boundaries of their craft and brings new perspectives to the forefront of the film industry.

Awards & Prizes

Feature:

Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Animated Feature

Short:

Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Short
Best Television/ Webseries

Subcategories:

Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Sci-Fi
Best Experimental Film
Best Music Video
Best New England Filmmaker
Best Student Narrative
Best Student Documentary

Craft Awards:

Best Directing
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Mixing
Best Set Design
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress

Rules & Terms

By submitting to the Maine Film Festival, the submitter agree that if the project chosen as an "Official Selection" that it can be listed on the Maine Film Festival website as such. Certain select films that are chosen as winners will also be screened at the festival in front of a live audience, unless specified by the submitting party. By submitting a film the submitting party agrees that they own the rights to submit on the films behalf.