GIFF-CON Coronavirus Statement:
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Galveston Island Film Society has developed a contingency plan for the 2020 Galveston Island Film Festival & Conference.
We are postponing the conference and screenings at Moody Gardens 3D Theatre, with a tentative timeframe of spring 2021 (date TBD). In addition, we will present a virtual film festival scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2020. We have also extended the regular entry deadline to May 31.
Notification of the selected films for the 2020 Galveston Island Film Festival & Conference and its virtual component will be announced on July 19.
Everyone, please stay safe during this time of crisis.
Sincerely yours,
Sherrill D. Hilton
Founder/CEO
About The Galveston Island Film Festival and Conference
Submit your film for a chance to be a part of the line-up of the 2020 Galveston Island Film Festival & Conference and win cash prizes and awards.
Located on beautiful Galveston Island in Texas, GIFF-CON is an exciting two-day festival that spotlights diverse, up-and-coming filmmakers across the world.
Filmmakers are invited to spend Oct. 3 – 4 on the island for an experience like none other film festival in the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to create new professional connections with like-minded entertainment professionals from around the world.
Festival-goers can also tour the island throughout the two days on trolleys, golf carts, and shuttles. All attendees will receive a full itinerary.
The panel discussion will focus on topics regarding the integration of diversity within the entertainment industry, as well as how the entertainment business landscape has changed to provide more opportunities for diverse filmmakers.
The films shown at GIFF-CON explore fresh, innovative and creative topics, creating an opportunity for the film projects to gain national and international exposure on the Moody Gardens 3D Imax Screen.
GIFF-CON’s importance lies in its ability to address issues of integration, diversity and new technology in the entertainment industry. The film festival is a platform for aspiring creators who are not yet in the mainstream but use their unique voices to express their artistic point-of-views.
Everyone will experience the diverse culture on historic Galveston Island, the embodiment of the American vision of unity.
Grand Prizes:
1st Place for a Featured Film
➢ $50.00 Cash
➢ GIFF-CON Trophy
➢ Quick Film Budget (Value of $199.00)
➢ IPitch.TV – 1 year subscription (Value of $299.00)
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
1st Place for a Short Film
➢ $50.00 Cash
➢ GIFF-CON Trophy
➢ Quick Film Budget (Value of $199.00)
➢ IPitch.TV – 1 year subscription (Value of $299.00)
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
1st Place for a Documentary Film
➢ $50.00 Cash
➢ GIFF-CON Trophy
➢ Quick Film Budget (Value of $199.00)
➢ IPitch.TV – 1 year subscription (Value of $299.00)
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
SPOTLIGHT AWARDS:
Best Lead Actor:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Supporting Actor:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Lead Actress:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Supporting Actress:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Ensemble Cast:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Editing:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Wardrobe:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Hair & Make-Up:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Special FX:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Art Direction:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Diverse Cast:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
The Courage Award:
(For most daring film content)
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
The Humanitarian Award:
(Films that highlight most important, relevant social issues)
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
Best Cinematography:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
The Outstanding Achievement for Producing Award:
➢ GIFF-CON Certificate
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
In total there are at LEAST 18 winners this 2020 year. If you have a good film, chances are you will be recognized.