FOR ADDITIONAL NEWS OF THE 9TH ANNUAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION, GO TO THE SHORT FILM COMPETITION PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE!
Begun in 2014, Mountain Shadow Film Society currently has hundreds of active members. Our goal is to bring the best in international and independent filmmaking to Walnut Creek (EastBay/San Francisco). We screen films otherwise unavailable in local commercial theaters. This includes award-winning short films along with feature films, periodic live presentations by the filmmakers themselves, and opportunities to engage other film enthusiasts.
Our Annual Short Film Competition has become an exciting addition to our program, presented each September to Society members, their guests and the general public. The final program includes 8-12 Finalists, with a total running time of approximately 90-100 minutes in the program.
ALL selected Finalists will receive the same $150 cash award! Audience balloting will determine Laurels for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place, with remaining Finalists receiving Finalist Laurels.
While selected Finalists cover their own required travel expenses, we do offer free weekend overnight accommodations for those requesting it (including any traveling companion). In addition, we provide meal events for the Finalists to enjoy, including an After-Party!