Welcome to the 6th Annual Norwalk Film Festival! We are pleased to invite you to three days of diverse and inclusive entertainment, featuring inspirational screenings, insightful filmmaker Q&A’s and interactive workshops.

The Norwalk Film Festival was founded by a grassroots group of filmmakers, community cultural leaders, and movie lovers living and working in Norwalk. The festival celebrates independent filmmaking and emerging voices with diverse backgrounds. The goal of the volunteer-based NFF committee is to bring local communities together and stimulate conversations generated by the films.

2022 Standing Ovation Award Recipient-Brennyn Lark
2021 Standing Ovation Award Recipient-Oscar Guerra
2019 Honoree-DJ Caruso
2019 Standing Ovation Award Recipient-Robin de Jesus

Awards & Prizes

An Audience Award will be awarded for each block.

Rules & Terms


We accept films in the stated categories in any genre. We do not have a premiere restriction, but do let us know if this is an international, national, or regional premiere or if this is your first film. All films must be in English or subtitled in English. All films must be original work and clear of hindrances that would interfere with screening at our the Norwalk Film Festival. Foreign films of any genre are welcome. Films entered must be completed after January 1, 2023.

We will consider waivers on an individual basis. Please email the festival with your request. Festival dates and locations subject to change.
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  • Cynthia Gibb

    We were honored to have our short, "Straight Laced," screen at this terrific CT festival. The theater has that grand feel that is rare these days. The films were awesome, and this fest even had the clout to host the East Coast premiere of the brilliant musical comedy "Power Ballad" with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The team was friendly and well organized. Only complaint: need better lighting for the step and repeat (but the photog was the nicest guy!). Well done and thank you to this up-and-coming fest in up-and-coming creative hotspot: East Norwalk, CT.

    May 2026
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  • Victoria Cornejo

    Thank you for selecting my film "mutuals" for the rising talent block! I was honored to receive the audience award for my small, but heartfelt project! The people make this festival amazing!

    April 2026
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  • Mark Ingram

    I had a great experience with this Festival. I met a diverse range of independent producers and was even more surprised by the diverse ages of all the producers. It was a community experience. The audience feedback from my film was valuable, also.

    April 2026
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  • Paper Horse Pictures

    Based on the submission experience and communication alone, Norwalk Film Festival made a very positive impression. Even without attending in person, the festival felt organized, thoughtful, and genuinely supportive of filmmakers. Communication was professional, clear, and personable, making the process feel smooth and welcoming rather than automated or transactional. From a distance, Norwalk Film Festival comes across as a festival that truly values creative storytelling and independent voices, and it is one I would be excited to submit work to again.

    March 2026
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  • Amir Zargara

    Thanks for having us :)

    March 2026
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