INTRODUCING THE NORTH IDAHO FILM FESTIVAL!

In director John Milius’s masterpiece CONAN THE BARBARIAN, Conan remarks that “For us, there is no spring. Just the wind that smells fresh before the storm.”

The North Idaho Film Festival (NoID) will seek to feature films, discussions and workshops that break the norms of what has been laid before by traditional film festivals. It will be a multi-year process to realize the full vision of the festival directors.

The power of storytelling is not lost on the team behind NoID. In fact, understanding that power lies at the heart of our role in the community. Today’s storytellers are the key influencers of our culture and film is the most powerful of all delivery mediums.

The NoID Film Festival is an event and ecosystem that will ensure storytellers have a home where their stories can thrive. NoID seeks to highlight stories that aren’t being told elsewhere and host the storytellers who tell them.

North Idaho Film Festival will celebrate the culture and traditions of the region with special unique categories that will cater to local audiences. Highlighting the richness of the wilderness and conservation of the lands, honoring the First and Second Amendment, identifying innovations in film, and an appreciation for people of faith.

The festival will provide a place for families to enjoy film together, for thinkers to engage with ideas outside their comfort zones, and for serious and playful creatives to showcase their innovative styles of storytelling.

The No ID Film Festival is destined to be a launchpad for stories and storytellers our culture so desperately craves right now. Ushering in a fresh wind before the storm.

Awards & Prizes

SAMPLE OF AWARD CATEGORIES - Film
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Grand Jury Best in Show Award
Best Feature Film Award
Best Short Film Award
Best Documentary Feature Film Award
Best Documentary Short Film Award
Gem State Film Award (Idaho only)

Best Family Film Award
Best Innovation in Film Award
Best Wildlife and Conservation Film Award
Best First Amendment Appreciation Film Award
Best Second Amendment Appreciation Film Award
Best Military Veteran Appreciation Film Award
Best Faith Film Award

SAMPLE OF AWARD CATEGORIES - Filmmaker
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Best Director - Feature
Best Director - Short
Best Actor - Feature
Best Actress - Feature
Best Actor - Short
Best Actress - Short
Best Writer - Feature
Best Writer - Feature
Best Cinematography - Feature
Best Cinematography - Short

We are working with partners for sponsorships on the above categories. This list is subject to expand or adjust. So, watch this space for more details to come!

Rules & Terms

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.All films must be primarily English speaking or in English subtitles.
2. National category open to residents of the United States only.
3. Idaho category must fulfill one of the two following criteria:
At least one of the top 5 positions (Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Producer, actor) must be a resident of Idaho OR the film must be set in Idaho.
4. All submission fees are non-refundable, regardless if the film is accepted to the festival or not.
5. Submission of a film does not guarantee acceptance of the film into the festival.
6. Official selection of a film into the festival does not guarantee the film will be screened or win first, second or third place.
7. Winners will be determined by our panel of judges and announced during festival.
8. If you submit content to the festival and we accept your content into the festival, you agree to let us show the content at the festival during the screening(s) and to clip content from your submission to create advertisements for the festival in the form of festival highlight reels, festival trailers, stills, etc. without compensation. These materials are only used to promote the festival or future festivals.
9. You retain all rights to your film and acceptance into the festival does not equal an endorsement of any individual filmmaker or film by NoID.
10. Submission of your film and attendance of the festival are at your own risk. NoID will not be responsible for any losses, damages or hardships incurred by you in association with the festival.
11. If the festival cannot proceed due to a Force Majure event, an earnest attempt will be made to reschedule the festival. If that cannot happen and the event is canceled, NoID will not be responsible for any damages or hardships incurred by the filmmaker.

FILM FESTIVAL GENERAL TERMS>>>>

All films must be the original work of the filmmakers and all filmmakers must have the necessary rights to publicly screen your film.

Films that have secured distribution are only qualified to enter if there are no exclusive rights to publicly screen film elsewhere in theaters, online, OTT or broadcast.

The North Idaho Film Festival reserves the right to change programming without notice.

What the Lawyers always say: All participating filmmakers release the festival (NoIDFF) from any and all liability for submissions. Entrants understand the submitted materials will be securely-held by the festival; every effort will be made to protect and control access for viewing. NoIDFF assumes absolutely no liability for theft, violations of copyright or piracy of submitted content.