Join us for the Spring Lane Studios Film Festival on April 12, 2025, from 12 to 8 PM at Spring Lane Cinemas in Sanford, NC!

Now in its fourth year, our festival showcases the finest in independent cinema, featuring films from around the world and offering unparalleled hospitality!!

Experience the thrill of seeing your work on the big screen with a live audience, alongside talented filmmakers!! The admiration and support you'll find here is unmatched by any other festival! Mark your calendars, and good luck to all who submit!

Awards & Prizes

Best In Show
Best Feature
Best Short
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Screenplay
Best Horror
Best Makeup
Best Cinematography

Rules & Terms

1. Films can be any length.
2. Submissions are only accepted through FilmFreeway.
4. Foreign language entries must have English subtitles.
5. Cast and crew credits must be provided in full.
6. You agree that you own all rights to all materials within your project and that we have full permission to download your film, and use photos, titles, and other information from your film for promotional reasons.
7. Theater owners, theater staff, festival staff, and judges, are not responsible for claims of liability, losses, copyright infringement, trademarks, or credits involving your film.
8. Submission fees are not refundable.
9. No waivers.
10. We do not offer travel expenses for filmmakers.
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  • Elytra Collective

    Jared is a phenomenal festival runner and person. We were so grateful to have our short film "bodybag" premiere at Spring Lane. It has bee nothing but perfect accommodation for the film.

    April 2024
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  • matt winters

    Thanks Spring Lane Film Festival for awarding our film "Breaking In" with Best Screenplay. They were great with communication and very accommodating!

    April 2024
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  • Andrew Dyson

    Jared and the team at Spring Lane were gracious and made sure all filmmakers felt welcomed. Very glad to have WEREDEER be a part of the inaugural Spring Lane festival!

    April 2022
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  • Piero Cannata

    Wonderful festival! Thank you very much for the awards for Best Foreign Film and for Best Director. See you soon!

    April 2022
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  • Jessica B. Smith

    What an amazing festival! I'm so glad that the Elle Rose Series won Best Local Production. I don't think you'll find this level of greatness at such an affordable cost. The certificate I was awarded was beautiful. To be able to see your film within a large theater while eating popcorn is always an amazing experience. Communication was great throughout the whole process. Venue was amazing. I'll definitely be submitting to this festival again!

    April 2022
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