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No Man's Land Film Festival is an adventure film festival based out of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado that meets a need and desire to highlight and connect women, transgender men, and non-binary individuals in pursuit of the radical. We are a collaboration and celebration of humans who are deeply engaged in enhancing the feminine presence in the adventure arena. The goal of this festival is to connect like-minded individuals who are action-oriented, wish to support a shared vision of gender equality, have a desire to experience their passions and environments through a uniquely feminine lens, and above all, love adventure.

Through human collaboration, No Man's Land strives to continue implementing and inspiring change in the outdoor, sport and film industries, while cultivating a deep interest in exploring the vastness of the planet from a groundbreaking point of view and uplifting identities outside of the gender binary, including non-binary folks and trans men. Our mission transcends the films presented; this festival acts as a platform for progressive thought and movement in the outdoor industry.

Moving forward, NMLFF celebrates and uplifts gender diverse identities and is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space that champions the experiences of women, non-binary people, and transgender men. At No Man's Land, we aim to undefine feminine in adventure and sport through film.

Awards & Prizes

Best of Festival, People's Choice, Fem-Wow (favorite all-female production), Most Inspiring Story, Best Cinematography and Wildest Adventure. Awards will be presented after the final screening the night of the Festival and announced on the website.

Rules & Terms

Important Dates and Deadlines:

2022 Festival: March 3rd - 6th 2022
2021 Festival Submission Deadline (MUST be received by): December 3rd, 2021
Notification of Acceptance: January 3rd, 2021
Final Versions of Accepted Film(s) Received: January 22nd, 2022

Please include the following items with your entry form for the festival:

1. Link to an online accessible digital screener
2. A completed Submission Form with film synopsis

*No Man's Land prefers digital files. If a digital file is unavailable, please contact us at submit@nomanslandfilmfestival.org.

If your film is accepted for the festival:

Please provide the following in digital format:

1. 5-10 high-quality stills from the film (4×6 at 300dpi is preferable)
2. Press pack with production credits and biographies
3. Exhibition format Quicktime file
4. HD trailer or three (3) 10 sec. HD clips*

*Our preferred export settings for the Festival are Quicktime files Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) at HDTV 1920×1080 square pixels. Audio 48kHz, 24-bit, discrete channel. Label photographs with the film title and photo credit. Clips and trailers will be used for promotional purposes.

Additional information:

For rough cut consideration, contact our Program Director at submit@nomanslandfilmfestival.org

By email:

Scan completed form and email to submit@nomanslandfilmfestival.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What film length do we recommend?

We feature films from 60 seconds to 90 minutes. The majority of our films are under 20 minutes. 1-15 minute clips are ideal. We may ask you to edit the length if we love your story but have trouble managing the time.

What kinds of films do we accept?

We are looking for films that feature athletes who undefine feminine. Production, cinematography, etc, do not need to be fully run by women-identified individuals. However, the core purpose of this festival is to highlight, represent and ultimately undefine our concept of femininity. We are looking for films that inspire adventure and have an empowered lead.

What do I get if my film is accepted?

Life long satisfaction, an all-access pass to the festival and events, your film projected on a $100,000 projector to audiences around the country wildly applauding your story, the opportunity to bond with our awesome corporate partners and sponsors, our unconditional love and support, and official acceptance into the No Man's Land Family. You could also win an award!

A film festival full of radical adventure athletes and creatives in Denver, CO...why should I come?

Because this is your wildest dream come true! You also have the chance to connect with an audience that includes some of the most inspired individuals on the planet: filmmakers, athletes, artists, outdoor industry professionals, outdoor industry film and marketing executives, and your new climber/running/surfing partner. Also, because you deserve a vacation, and why not take it in one of the most amazing places on the planet? Most importantly, come to meet other passionate and action-oriented individuals like yourself and watch some really sweet films. No reason to not be there!
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  • Carrie Highman

    Great films and a really enthusiastic, organized staff. As a filmmaker, they were a pleasure to work with.

    March 2020
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