Welcome to our second annual festival based in Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania. This is a unique opportunity for you to share your work with a wider audience and connect with other artists in the industry. Our festival celebrates the diversity and richness of storytelling through the medium of film. We encourage all local filmmakers to submit their work and be part of this exciting event. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent and be recognized for your hard work and dedication to the art of filmmaking.
What makes our festival one of a kind is the primary focus on local talent. All local short films (under 20 minutes) must be submitted by a filmmaker who lives or has filmed within 50 miles of The Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. They must have been created within the last five years.
This year, we are opening the entries to Pennsylvania students and also states which border Pennsylvania (New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland). Films must also be under 20 minutes and made within the last 5 years.
Route 22 Filmworks is a collaborative film production group located in the Lehigh Valley, PA, meeting monthly to review current and upcoming projects, network and share a passion for all things filmmaking. The group began in 2017 with three co-founders and has grown to include over 600 members. Our short independent films can be viewed on YouTube and other area film festivals, as well as our Facebook page. If you always wanted to be part of the film industry or just have an interest in film and live in or near the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, this is the place to be!
Please note, we will not be accepting films which have been shown previously at our festival.
Best in Show
Best Documentary
Best Screenplay
Best Student Film
Audience choice- each block