Calling all filmmakers, casts, and crews! Join us at the Look Theatre in Glendale, Los Angeles on April 2023 for NOMADIC Film Festival's Inaugural Launch.

This three-day event will feature line-ups of short films each day, highlighting underrepresented communities and connecting them to A-list opportunities.

Our panel of esteemed jurists, Doug Roland, Oscar nominated director for Feeling Through, Brionne Davis, best known for his leading role in Embrace of the Serpent, Louis R. Brown, Abigail Zealey Bess, and Irene Kao, are ready to award nominations and prizes to the best of the best.

Don't miss your chance to make your mark on the industry and join us in Los Angeles in April 2023 for NOMADIC Film Festival! Help us create a space for filmmakers of all backgrounds to come together to share stories, ideas, and connect with each other. Be part of the movement to inspire and empower the next generation of filmmakers.

Our first film festival took place in 2019 under "The Network", but we didn't feel like that encompassed the scope of our traveling film festival. We relaunched in 2023 as The Nomadic International Film Festival.

Reviews from 2019:

“The Network film festival was the best festival I’ve ever attended! The location ideal, the staff organized and courteous, and the theatre comfortable with excellent sound. The Q and A’s afterwards were well moderated and provided expert feedback. The whole experience was an A+!”
-Susan Jane McDonald

The Network Film Festival was an exciting opportunity for burgeoning filmmakers from all walks of life to showcase their talents. Short and full length films were on offer in a variety of genres. I suspect that many of these filmmakers will be making their mark in the industry for many years to come. I cannot wait to see what this film festival produces in the future!
- Joseph P. Actor

I had the pleasure of attending the Network NY Festival a few years back and was very impressed with the selection of films and the talent of the casts and crews. There are many film festivals out there and this one is one of the best!
-Helene Galek Casting

The Network Fest was definitely a class act all around. Can't wait to see what the "Nomadic" will bring!!
-David Bellantoni, Casting Director

Best Actor Overall
Best Actress Overall
Best Director Overall
Best Film Overall
Best Cinematographer Overall
Best Sound Overall
Best Lighting Overall

Best Filmmaker (Local) will change per location
Then an overall yearly winner from all cities combined - $1,500.00 in each location.
$5,000. for overall winner

Scriptwriting - Best Overall

Rules & Terms

SUBMISSIONS
The Nomadic International Film Festival accepts all forms and genres. All non- English language films must be subtitled in English.
Entry does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Submissions WILL NOT be returned. We also accept submissions that have premiered elsewhere and that may have distribution agreements already in place. Rough cuts and incomplete projects are not accepted. Multiple entries are allowed, however a separate entry form must be submitted for each. The festival has the capability to screen HD files.

EXHIBITION & SCREENING
Screenings are scheduled during the Festival at the discretion of the Nomadic International Film Festival. While every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, Nomadic International Film Festival reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. Nomadic International Film Festival will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling. No film may be withdrawn from the festival program after its selection. If chosen as an official selection, Nomadic International Film Festival is granted the permission to exhibit the film at the Nomadic International Festival and all associated screenings. Location and timing of any screenings of the film shall be the sole decision of the organizers of the Nomadic International Film Festival Filmmakers will be solely responsible for all costs resulting from the submission of the film to the Festival including but not limited to postage or insurance of the film, and expenses of your staff or any representatives of the film. Producer will indemnify the organizers of the Festival against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film at the Festival or from claims by any third parties.

LOSS OR DAMAGE
Although every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage to materials while in the possession of the festival, The Nomadic International Film Festival is not responsible should any materials be damaged while in transit to or from, or while in the possession of the festival.

ENTRY LIABILITY
The filmmaker holds the Nomadic, International Film Festival, its management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from entry. The filmmaker certifies to have full rights. Producer will indemnify the organizers of the Festival against all claims demands costs ramanes expenses including legal fees) proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film

LOSS OR DAMAGE
Although every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage to materials while in the possession of the festival, The Nomadic International Film Festival is not responsible should any materials be damaged while in transit to or from, or while in the possession of the festival

ENTRY LIABILITY
The filmmaker holds the Nomadic International Film Festival, its management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from entry. The filmmaker certifies to have full rights. Producer will indemnify the organizers of the Festival against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film at the Festival or from claims by any third parties

SCREENING FEE
The festival does not offer screening fees for its films. By submitting through FilmFreeway you are agreeing to NOT request a screening fee as a requirement for your film's participation in the festival, should your film get selected for the program.

WAIVER REQUESTS
Since the festival only requires a nominal entry fee, we will NOT accept requests for other entry fee waivers

DELIVERY REQUIREMENT
All films are required to be delivered via DCP format, through autoDCP. DCPs are the financial responsibility of the filmmaker.

Overall Rating
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Networking
  • Cool festival. Thanks for playing Forest Halloween to Los Angeles proper.

    October 2023
  • Shannon Corbeil

    Very welcoming festival programmers. I loved the films selected and enjoyed connecting with other filmmakers. They put a lot of work into marketing ahead of time. Thank you to Nomadic for screening my film!

    May 2023
  • jeffrey johnson

    I had a blast.
    I had a film in the event in April ‘23 in Los Angeles. Paul & the team were super sweet, charming & attentive. & much of the films I took in were terrific.
    it was a great weekend & I am thrilled to have been a part of it.
    keep it up, y’all! hugs & kisses-jj (Jeffrey Johnson, filmmaker)

    May 2023