The Old Towne Film Festival 2026 season is from October 23 - October 25, 2026.

Where we will:
• Screen films both (shorts & features)
• Hold our famous Q&A Sessions with filmmakers after the screenings
• Host To-Be-Determined Events
• End with a Live Award show!

Different Done Right at the Old Towne Film Festival!

All Official Selection films and screenplays will receive an Official Laurel from the Old Towne Film Festival.

All awards are given on an honorary basis and are subject to change at the discretion of the Festival Director.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

1. Films for the Fall event must be finished and available for screening during the Old Towne Film Festival
2. All films must be in English or have English subtitles at the time submitted
3. Submissions must be submitted as an online streaming video via FilmFreeway
a. Film and Screenplay submissions must include:
i. Poster, Screenshot, or Image of key art for project in the sizes of 16:9 and 4:3 to be used for promotion
ii. Synopsis of film or screenplay
iii. Valid email and phone number to be contacted at. YOU MUST CONTACT the OLD TOWNE FILM FESTIVAL at festivaldirector@oldtownefilmfestival.com IF YOUR CONTACT INFO CHANGES.
b. We will email you directly upon receiving and processing your submission. If you have not been emailed, then your submission was not received. Please reach out to festivaldirector@oldtownefilmfestival.com if think that you have submitted and have not received a processed email.
c. The Old Towne Film Festival handles your submission with respect and it does not pay additional charges for originals, masters, or special prints.
d. All accepted submissions will be downloaded from your source file located on FilmFreeway to be included in the festival.

ORIGINALITY AND PERMISSIONS; INDEMNITY
1. Films must be the original work of the applicant. If a film is an adaptation of a book or a biopic, it is the applicant’s responsibility to secure any necessary rights. By entering the Old Towne Film Festival, you are acknowledging that you have secured all necessary rights.
2. Applicants are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in their films, including but not limited to: music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. The Old Towne Film Festival disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations listed above.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • John Martins III

    My gratitude to Festival Director Dan Parks, Festival Producer Audris Parks, Boardmember Lui Hung, and the entire Old Towne Film Festival team for all of their hard work in making their festival a success, and, for honoring my full-length dramatic screenplay, "The Fourth Psalm." Very much appreciated. The very best to all of you there in beautiful Santa Ana.

    November 2025
  • Byron Vasquez

    This was such a great experience! Dan was very communicative and responded quickly with any question I had. The festival itself was fun, friendly, and a great experience. From the opening film to the last day. We had such a great time.

    November 2025
  • Jaimyon Parker

    A great little festival with a hometown, family feel. The festival is growing each year and the hosts and festival staff are all super nice and take great care of the filmmakers!

    November 2025
  • MAUREEN MEEHAN

    It was a privilege to attend Old Towne Film Festival for "60 Dates in Six Months (with a Broken Neck)" script. Thank you for your hospitality!

    November 2025
  • Kelly Bohart

    We had an amazing experience screening Best Friends For Death at the Old Towne Film Festival! Communication was excellent throughout the process, and Dan was incredibly helpful any time we needed assistance. The event was well organized and had such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We especially loved the live music at the awards ceremony, it made the evening even more memorable. 10/10 would absolutely submit again and attend as an audience member!

    November 2025