SUNNY SIDE UP FILM FESTIVAL is an international film festival. Join us June 12th, 13th & 14th 2026 for a family fun weekend, and experience a film festival competition held in the beautiful iconic Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma! Located on Route 66 and nestled in the four state area of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma! The Coleman Theatre is a beacon for tourists from around the world!

Sunny Side Up Film Festival is a competitive event for filmmakers, screenwriters, songwriters, musicians, photographers, artists, painters, costume/wardrobe designers, authors, writers, poets. Our hope is to inspire and encourage them all to continue courageous and bold artistic visions.

Awards & Prizes
SSUFF Awards
Best World Premiere Short Film!
Best World Premiere Feature Film!
Best Feature Film
Best Western Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Western Short Film
Best Actor (Feature).
Best Actress (Feature).
Best Supporting Actor (Feature).
Best Supporting Actress (Feature).
Best Actor (Short).
Best Actress (Short).
Best Supporting Actor (Short).
Best Supporting Actress (Short).
Best Director (Feature).
Best Director (Short).
Best Foreign Film
Best Movie Poster
Best Original Score
Best Music Video
Best Documentary.
Best Animation.
Best Comedy.
Best Western
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Oklahoma Film
Best Kansas Film
Best Missouri Film
Best Arkansas Film
Best Four State Film
Best Route 66 Film
Best Web series
Best Female Filmmaker
Best Student Film
1st Place - Best Screenplay (Short)
2nd Place - Best Screenplay (Short)
3rd Place - Best Screenplay (Short)
1st Place - Best Screenplay (Feature)
2nd Place - Best Screenplay (Feature)
3rd Place - Best Screenplay (Feature)
Best Novel Manuscript (Unpublished & Published)
Best Short Form TV Pilot Script
Best Long Form TV Pilot Script
Best Lyrics/Songwriting
Best Songwriting/Music
Best Poetry
Best Photography
Best Comic Art, Drawings, Etc
Best Costume/Wardrobe Designers
Festival Director's Choice Award - (film).
Festival Director's Choice Award - (screenplay).
(AWARD NAMES MAY OR MAY NOT CHANGE, & SOME AWARDS COULD BE GIVEN OUT THAT DO NOT APPEAR IN THIS LIST)

Rules & Terms
Rules & Terms - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SUBMITTERS, IF (1) ONE OR MORE OF YOUR SUBMISSIONS ARE SELECTED, YOU ARE ONLY GUARANTEED (2) TWO FREE VIP PASSES FOR ALL 3 DAYS OF SCREENINGS, which also includes the AWARD SHOW AND A INVITATION TO THE AFTER PARTY! IF MORE PASSES, TICKETS, ETC., ARE NEEDED, THEY CAN BE PURCHASED ON OUR WEBSITE. All details at www.sunnysideupfilmfestival.com

By submitting your film*, screenplay* or both to SSUFF, you acknowledge that you have read the rules and agree with them. If you have questions, contact us.

If your work is selected, you must fulfill the following requirements by the date(s) designated by the Sunny Side Up Film Festival: You also must be prepared to supply at least three electronic images (publicity stills) either in jpeg or PDF format, 300dpi, for publication purposes. Press kits would be helpful, but not required.

We accept MP4 or MOV files for film selection screenings.

Entrant will allow usage of clips from the film for promotional use on television, radio, in print and at live Festival events. All entries must be in English, contain English subtitles or be dubbed in English.

Works in Progress: While entrants are permitted to submit films that are not fully complete (i.e.,without final color correction and sound mixing), please note that the festival committee will accept the version submitted. Completed work or replacement copies MUST be uploaded no later than April 10th, 2026.

Sunny Side Up Film Festival (SSUFF) and BrenRock Productions LLC is not responsible for incorrect wording in publications or on awards if the entry information is incorrect or illegible.

All entry fees are not refundable. Fees cover registration, notification that your entry has been received and notification of results. These fees must be paid during the entry process.

By entering the SUNNY SIDE UP FILM FESTIVAL competition, all entrants agree to hold harmless the SUNNY SIDE UP FILM FESTIVAL, BrenRock Productions LLC, The Coleman Theatre, owners, employees, associated Boards of Directors, Officers, Staff and Volunteers from all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation with the festival.

You must execute a release agreement wherein you accept responsibility for obtaining any and all clearances necessary to exhibit your film at Sunny Side Up Film Festival, warrant you have the rights necessary to exhibit your film; and indemnify and hold harmless Sunny Side Up Film Festival, its parent company BrenRock Productions LLC.,, affiliates, subsidiaries and any of the respective officers, employees, and representatives against any claim arising from exhibition of your film at the Sunny Side Up Film Festival.

The submitter agrees to warrant that he/she is the sole owner and author of the described material or has the official representation of the co-author, and has the full right and authorization to submit the material to SSUFF.

The submitter has retained a copy of the Material and agrees that SSUFF shall not be obligated to return the Material to the submitter. The submitter releases SSUFF from all liability if the Material is lost, misplaced, stolen or destroyed.

The submitter acknowledges that SSUFF is under no obligation to use the Material in any manner and further represents and warrants that the Material is original, that the submitter has the right and authority to submit the Material to SSUFF on the foregoing terms and conditions, each and all of which shall be binding on the submitter, his/her agents, heirs, successors, licensees and assigns.

Copyright © 2025 SUNNY SIDE UP FILM FESTIVAL All Rights Reserved.

Overall Rating
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Value
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Hospitality
Networking
  • William Samson

    Another winner from BrenRock Productions.
    Quite simply an excellent festival!

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much William! Have a great summer, and we hope to see you again in the near future! :)

  • Eric Schumacher

    Communicaiton with the organizers was absolutely top notch. Professional but very friendly. The submissions process was simple and so was the ease of getting media and marketing collateral to the festival. The festival itself was a ton of fun. Our reps had an absolute blast and enjoyed several of the events programmed as part of the festival. Thanks for putting on a great show and making filmmakers feel welcomed.

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Eric! We are looking forward to seeing more of your great films! Have a great summer, and we hope to see you in the near future! :)

  • David Luck

    The Sunny Side Up Film Festival is fantastic! Rock and Brenda, as well as the entire team, deserve more than five stars! If you are a filmmaker or a fan of films, I recommend you attend one of, if not all, festivals held by Brenrock Productions!

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much David! That means a lot for us to hear that. Thank you so much!! We are looking forward to seeing more of your films! Have a great summer, and we hope to see you in the near future! :)

  • Jane Dafoe

    I was honoured to be recognized as Best First-Time Screenwriter for 'Rewiring Jade'. It was an adventure to get there, and Rock and Brenda did a wonderful job. My only suggestion would be to offer more networking opportunities between films.

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much jane! It was great meeting you, and we hope to see you again! All the best to you! :)

  • Jim Norman

    Worthwhile festival for screenwriters. Thank you for the recognition of "Heaven Sent Me" as Best Rom-Com Feature.

    April 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Jim! All the best to you! :)