Nevermore Film Festival

Created in 1999, The NEVERMORE Film Festival is an International juried competition festival which programs brand-new genre feature and short films from around the world. The festival seeks submissions for horror, science fiction, animation (horror/sci-fi themed), and mystery/suspense.

Nevermore has been selected as a "Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals" by FilmFreeway and "One of the Best Horror Film Festivals in the World" by Dread Central.

We are NOT seeking dramas or comedies (unless they have a definitive horror or sci-fi theme), documentaries, or "crime" thrillers (Pulp Fiction, gangster films; you get the idea.)

More than 1100 features and shorts have screened at the festival in its 20+ year run. It has gained an international reputation as one of the premiere genre festivals in the United States.

Nevermore has hosted many artists over the years. The festival is a great place for artists to network. An Artist Luncheon is held on the Saturday morning of the festival for artists to meet and mingle with one another.

JURY AWARDS
Best Feature (US/Canada)
Best Feature (International)
Best Short (1-19 min; US/Canada)
Best Short (1-19 min; International)
Best Long-Form Short (19+ min)
Best Animated Short (1-19 min; US/Canada)

AUDIENCE AWARDS
Best Feature (US/Canada)
Best Feature (International)
Best Short (1-19 min; US/Canada)
Best Short (1-19 min; International)
Best Long-Form Short (19+ min)
Best Animated Short (1-19 min; US/Canada)

Nevermore is seeking new narrative feature and short films that have NOT yet been released (or planned to be released) on Netflix, DVD/BluRay, or other pay services prior to March 1, 2022, the first day after the end of fest. VOD is acceptable. (If your feature film is ONLY available for purchase on your website but NOT on any other service such as Amazon, etc., it is indeed eligible.)

Films that are 2+ years or older are ineligible.

Short films that are available on Youtube, Vimeo or other media services are indeed eligible.

Nevermore does NOT accept unsolicited documentaries. Nevermore does NOT accept music videos or similar.

EXHIBITION FORMATS:
All films, regardless of length, are digitally projected. Digital files must be in DCP, .mp4, Apple ProRes, .mov, .avi, or .wmv formats.

FILM CONTENT WARNINGS:
If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.

ARTIST TRANSPORTATION:
If accepted, Nevermore does NOT pay for artist transportation such as airfare, train, etc. We also do not coordinate travel arrangements with International Cultural Agencies. Please do not ask.

Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

Juan Castaneda

I wish I could have more stars to rate Jim Carl for all the love he showed my project. Thank you very much to the Nevermore Film Festival and I hope I can attend the festival next year.

June 2021

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Adrien Jeannot

One of the best festival i ever done. What a great experience, great selection. Thx to Jim Carl and his team !

March 2021

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Nerissa Williams Scott

I was simply blow away by this festival. From start to finish we were welcomed, accommodated and made to feel included in all things festival! What a joy to be apart of this festival and we look forward to attending when it is back to in person! All the way from Massachusetts.

March 2021

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Ivan Basov

As expected from such a well-regarded festival, even its first ever online edition went without a hitch. Great programming, caring hosts with a personal touch, and as much fun as a virtual thing could be. Here's hoping the stupid pandemic situation will happen nevermore, and the next edition will be a lot of in-person fun under the raven's steady watch.

March 2021

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wandering dragon

Everyone at the Nevermore Film Festival was incredible and amazing. It was a pleasure participating and I would highly recommend this festival for any filmmaker.

March 2021

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Dates & Deadlines

October 1, 2021
Opening Date
November 5, 2021
Earlybird Deadline (All films)
December 7, 2021
Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
December 27, 2021
Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
January 21, 2022
Notification Date
February 25 – 27, 2022
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Full Length Narrative Feature (55+ min) US/CANADA
Narrative film from the United States and Canada with a minimum length of 55 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Gold Members: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $7.50
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $15
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Full Length Narrative Feature (55+ min) INTERNATIONAL
Narrative film from any country except the United States and Canada with a minimum length of 55 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Gold Members: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $7.50
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $15
Submit Now
Short Narrative Film (1-19 min) US/CANADA
Narrative short film from the United States and Canada with a running length between 1-19 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Gold Members: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $7.50
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $15
Submit Now
Short Narrative Film (1-19 min) INTERNATIONAL
Narrative short film from any country except the United States and Canada with a running length between 1-19 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Gold Members: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $7.50
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $15
Submit Now
Short Long Form-Narrative Film (19-54 min)
Narrative short film from ANY country (including the United States and Canada) with a running length between 19-54 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Gold Members: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $7.50
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $15
Submit Now
Animation - Feature or Short
This Category is for all films (domestic and international) in which at least 50% of the movie is comprised of traditional 2-D animation, 3-D animation, CGI, puppets, stop-motion, etc.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Gold Members: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $7.50
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $15
Submit Now

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