Due to the ongoing outbreak of Covid-19 and in accordance with government health orders we have had to postpone the 2nd Annual Moorpark Film Festival. We expect the event to take place in the summer of 2021 and will provide updates as they come. We have extended the Extended Late Deadline so you can still submit your films now!
The Moorpark Film Festival is a 3 day festival that screens independent features and shorts at the historic High Street Arts Center located in downtown Moorpark, CA.
To view last years program and watch film trailers visit https://www.moorparkfilmfestival.com/program
Located within 30 miles of Hollywood, Moorpark has a long history of filmmaking serving as shooting locations for films like "Chinatown", "Magic Camp" and "Some Kind of Nut".
The Moorpark Film Festival is committed to promoting and continuing education in both the cinematic and performing arts while raising awareness about international fundraising efforts. The festival is organized by the nonprofit Moorpark Morning Rotary Club and is hosted by the nonprofit High Street Arts Center. In 2020 the festival will serve as a fundraiser to support research towards Childhood Diabetes and other local charities.
Moorpark Film Festival films are screened in a theatrical setting. We strive to promote the theatrical viewing experience, especially to our youth, which is why we have included a student shorts in our program. The Jury panel will be made up of motion picture industry professionals with years of filmmaking experience. Their knowledge will be crucial to helping filmmakers grow and hone in their skills. In each category with the exception of the student categories there will be a jury award and an audience choice award. High value camera rental credits at Shadowcast Pictures and other prizes will be awarded.
$20,000 credit towards equipment rentals at Shadowcast Pictures, LLC for the winner of the feature narrative Jury Award.
$3,000 credit towards equipment rentals at Shadowcast Pictures, LLC for the Jury Award Winner of the following categories: Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Music Video.
$100 cash award for each Jury Award Winner for Student Short K-5, Student Short 6-8 and Student Short 9-12.
All winners of both Jury Awards and Audience Choice Awards will receive a trophy.
$100 cash award in each category for the Audience Choice Award winners.