Mass Honors is an international film festival recognizing distinguished performing arts in cinema. Designed for creators and audiences who believe that movement, music, and physical expression are just as vital to storytelling as dialogue and cinematography.

Mass Honors recognizes excellence across a dynamic range of performance-driven disciplines, including Best Choreography, Best Musical Performance, Best Stunts and more.

Throughout the festival, attendees can enjoy curated screenings and live discussions with filmmakers and choreographers. The event culminates in an awards ceremony honoring the creators and performers whose work elevates cinema through extraordinary physical craft and expressive innovation.

The festival is held at the Embassy Theater in metro-west Boston. Select projects will be shown along with a special screening of "Michael," "Six: The Musical," "Splinter" feat. Debbie Allen and Boston's only theatrical screening of Jackie Chan's "The Shadows Edge."

Awards & Prizes

Best Performing Arts Picture (feature)
Best Performing Arts Short
Best Choreography
Best Stunts
Best Music Video
Best Solo Performance
Best Ensemble Performance
Best Musical Performance
Best Original Score

Rules & Terms

Feature films: >50min
Shorts: <40min

By submitting (uploading & purchasing a submission to the festival) your project to Mass Honors via FilmFreeway, you acknowledge that you are not eligible for a refund. Films and videos submitted to the Festival will be considered for competitive categories. There are no refunds for double submissions or submissions that are not accepted. No refunds will be given for any submission that asks to withdraw, regardless of reason. By submitting your film for consideration for Mass Honors, you agree for Mass Honors to screen your film if it is an official selection for this year's festival and are obligated to your commitment.

**Please note that by submitting your film, being accepted, and submitting your DCP or file to screen, you are confirming that Mass Honors can screen your film, regardless of another festival's acceptance, and are bound by these terms and conditions.**