The Art of Movie Making Film Festival, affectionately known as the TAMMIES, is not your typical film fest. This Fest focuses on the artists who create the props, sets, costumes, special effects, and other behind-the-scenes elements of film and television production and is a celebration of the creative and technical work that goes into bringing stories to life on screen. These are the unsung heroes of movie magic who are not usually granted categories in Film Fests.

!!NEW IN 2024!!
★ We're moving to NYC - Save the date for June 22 in Manhattan
★ Best Game Video and Best Puppet Design Categories added
★ All Student fees 5.00 for all deadlines
★ New Front-runner deadline with $10/$5 Student/$5 Gold fees - take advantage of extra deep discounts while we solidify our 2024 in person event plans. Returning for 2025 after the 2024 in-person event.

Endorsed by Director Mark Polish, known for for Twin Falls Idaho (1999), Murmur (2022) and The Astronaut Farmer (2006), "The Art of Movie Making Film Fest is a tremendous and unique opportunity for behind-the-scenes talent in the film industry. Anyone who is working on special effects, props, costumes, makeup, and other below the line roles and contributing to the arts of film should consider submitting."

That said, our festival provides a unique opportunity for filmmakers, fans, and industry professionals to come together and appreciate the art and craftsmanship that goes into creating memorable and immersive film and television experiences. Our goal is not only to celebrate these talented artists but also give them an opportunity to gain credibility for their portfolio and get connected to studios and production companies that hire these types of artists and makers for their feature length films.

Our 2nd Annual in-person event took place at the CNY Community Arts Center conveniently located in Central New York between Oswego and Syracuse on Friday June 9th and Saturday June 10th. Day 1 of the live event featured live screenings including in-house popcorn and flavored popcorn donated by the famous - Nav's popcorn! The second day of the live event featured food, fun, a horror make up demonstration, an expert panel focused on How to Break Into Film for Creatives, and the awards show.

All selected individuals were invited to participate in our networking brunch with food provided by Cafe Kubal, a syracuse staple coffee house.

An online screening will be coming this summer. Follow @tammfilmfest on Instagram for announcements.

We're moving to NYC!
June 21-22
Seeking presenters, vendors, and sponsors. Contact us at info@tammff.com

Awards & Prizes

Prizes will be announced as we get closer to the in-person event and include gift cards, sponsored products, cash, and crowns.

Rules & Terms

READ BEFORE SUBMITTING
**NOTE** This is not your typical film fest. Because our focus in on the maker's and not the overall film you do not have to share the entire film with us. We will need to see, however, enough of the film to appropriately determine if the artwork you contributed is making the appropriate impact to the entire story - meaning it works, it does what it was meant to do, and it does that thing well. If you have trouble submitting using your FilmFreeway project, please contact us.

ELIGIBILITY
All submissions must feature the work of prop makers, costume designers, set designers, or other behind-the-scenes artists, as described in the categories.

PERMISSIONS
Submitters must have permission of the film creators to submit the entire film or the clip that contains enough information about the featured art for the judges to make an accurate rating.

Don't have access to your movie artistry? Try contacting your director or producer and asking them to submit on your behalf.

CREATION DATES
Films must have been completed after January 1, 2019.
Films must be in English or have English subtitles.

DISCRETION
While we accept adult themed films, we reserve the right to disqualify films that cross a line.

HARASSMENT
Submitters who harass us with questions, demands, and comments may be disqualified. We work hard to bring you this event and over-communicating will not make us work any faster.

SUBMITTION REQUIREMENTS
Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway.
A completed entry form, including a synopsis of the film, production credits, and a still image from the film of the featured artist's work must be included.
A preview link to a secure online screener of the film or clip for festival consideration.

TROPHIES
Trophies will be created for all winners. If you do not attend the event in person, you can request to have the trophy shipped to you at YOUR EXPENSE + 15% fee for handling. We will do our best to accommodate international winners but can not guarantee that we can ship internationally nor that even if we did it would arrive as tracking stops once it leaves the border.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Film creator's works will judged and selected based on:
Originality
Creativity
Craftsmanship
Performance
Technical Execution
Authenticity
Attention to detail
Functionality
Relevance

6 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Shahin Jabbarzadeh

    It is a unique opportunity to have your film assessed by individuals experienced in the vast world of cinema. Thus, I would like to extend my gratitude to all those who have provided us, lovers of cinema, with such an opportunity.

    June 2023
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  • Giorgi Tkemaladze

    Thanks you so much for everyone, I definitely recommend this festival, here working professional stuff. awesome service..

    June 2023
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  • Sajjad Abdollahi

    Among thousands of festivals in the world TAMMFF is one that you should submit for sure. Their sophisticated team and their unique vision of cinema makes this festival so special. It was an honor for me and my team to win an award with "The Archive". Although we were continents away, it was like we were there in the in-person event.

    June 2023
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  • Alexander Griffin

    Seriously, you are MISSING OUT if you aren't submitting to this festival! I had an absolute blast sending in my films for consideration, and this festival did not disappoint in the slightest. Huge shout out to all of the staff for making me feel more welcome than a lot of other festivals have! Major kudos and I definitely foresee coming back!

    June 2023
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  • Joseph Sernio

    What an amazing weekend we had! Great fest! Great team! Great films! Congratulations to all of the nominees and all the winners and thank you for supporting our project.

    June 2023
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