This event is broken up into 2 halves. The Saints half will feature Inspirational, Comedy and Family oriented films while the Sinners half will focus on Horror, Thriller and Mature Audience fare! Features and Shorts are all welcome!

The event is set for January 24th - 25th, 2026 at Cinema 6 in Port Richey, Florida!

Awards & Prizes

There will be a Saints and a Sinners "Best of the Fest" Award to the Winning film in each category (Best Short/Best Feature)!

Rules & Terms

All entries must be submitted via Private Link for review purposes and then if accepted, will need to be available for digital download.

1. As author/ director/ producer/ cinematographer of the short film (material), I/ we have submitted to Saints and Sinners Film Festival, I/ we warrant as sole and exclusive owner(s) of all legal right and title thereto have absolute authority to submit the enclosed material to Saints and Sinners Film Festival.

2. I/ we will indemnify and hold harmless Saints and Sinners Film Festival, its sponsors and partners, individually and collectively, from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses including legal expenses arising out of or in connection with any and all claims, or third party claims based on the material submitted to Saints and Sinners Film Festival.

3. Saints and Sinners Film Festival entrants will permit Saints and Sinners Film Festival to use the title of the work submitted and the logline, their name, contact information and/ or likeness & publicity stills in pre & post publicity & promotional efforts.

4. I/ we have read, understand and agree to, and will abide by, all of the rules & regulations posted.

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  • Harry Waldman

    Thanks for selecting and screening "Enter the Room" at your festival! I wasn't able to attend the fest in person, but was happy with the level of communication and professionalism provided. I had a good experience overall and will definitely consider submitting future projects to the Saints and Sinners Film Festival.

    January 2026
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  • Jeff Macolino

    Rick does a great job with the festival. Everything before the event was super easy. And the festival itself was great. Has special guests and a cool theater experience. Was a lot of fun.

    January 2026
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  • Cindy Copeland

    I attended my first Film Fest for our film MANUFrACTURED in Florida fir The Saints snd Sinners Film Fest. The film makers and others that attended were personable and friendly and everyone enjoyed watched all the official selected shorts and feature films. Rick Danford had communicated so professionally and kept me up to date. I was very honored that our film won best Feature under the Sinners category. Thoroughly enjoyed this festival

    October 2021
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  • Dara Semerad

    It was a great experience. Everyone was very professional and our film got a lot of exposure. Thank you so much.

    July 2019
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  • Dale Metz

    Thanks so much for recognizing our short film "JUVIE" as your best short film Saints, this year. This festival, held in conjunction with MegaCon, offers plenty of entertainment and activity and the communication/coordination with filmmakers is outstanding!

    May 2019
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