Sister Midnight, now in its sophomore year, stands as an immersive Los Angeles-based festival blending the realms of thriller, metaphysical exploration, and surrealism.

With a nod to cult theater and the late night era of film screenings, our curated selection of short films and artwork delves into the enigmatic, the otherworldly, and the deeply introspective.

From spine-tingling narratives to mind-bending visual journeys, we invite international filmmakers to showcase their creations, offering a platform where the boundaries of reality are blurred and the audience is transported to new dimensions of storytelling.

Rules & Terms

By completing your submission you guarantee:

* to have full rights (including soundtrack) of the film or to have the right holder permission;
* to commit the film for a possible selection and to provide a screening copy of the film to the festival.
* not to withdraw the film from the Festival in case of selection and to comply with all forthcoming Rules and Regulations of the Festival.
*You consider that dates are subject to change / or be postponed due to unforeseen influences.
*Films must have been completed in the past 3 years.
*Films are accepted with a maximum length of 30 minutes. (exceptions for 35 min)
*Multiple entries are accepted.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
*If the film is released online, it is still qualified to enter the seasonal competition.

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  • Haleyna Kociuk

    Hands down THE coolest festival I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of. Incredible venue and screening experience, tech/audio was immaculate, and those who run the festival were very accommodating and communicative. Thank you!

    November 2024
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  • Zareh Tjeknavorian

    Super cool festival. The kind visionaries who organized it put in so much love, effort and imagination. A unique event that celebrates the darker, magickal side of la-la land. I'm thrilled to have had a film of mine included in its inaugural run. Here's to next year...

    November 2022
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